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The Top 3 Holiday Eating Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them

Posted: 12/14/2011

1) Go ahead and enjoy PLANNED indulgences.It's easy to grab a piece or two of fudge, a small cookie here and there, or a bite of cake (or more) every single day during this time of the year. But you're much better off choosing your indulgences, planning for those, and sticking to just those times. That way, you don't feel deprived over the season, but you don't pay for daily...

Breaking The Comfort Food Cycle

Posted: 12/08/2011

Sometimes your mood can have a major impact on your diet.Sometimes everybody either wants a good old hug or a big old plate of of comfort food. What do you hunger for when you are feeling blue? A hot fudge sundae? A big fat greasy hamburger and fries? A bucket of country fried chicken?Many of these foods temporarily relieve the feelings of sadness or anger or whatever caused...

3 Ways to Save 700 Calories

Posted: 12/07/2011

Burger SwapEat This!McDonald’s Big Mac540 calories29 g fat (10 g saturated)1,040 mg sodiumNot That!Sonic SuperSonic Double Cheeseburger (w/mayo)1,270 calories87 g fat (34 g saturated)1,500 mg sodiumA burger that supercharges weight lossEat This, Not That! Savings: 730 caloriesWhile these are both double-patty burgers with cheese, Sonic’s version weighs in nearly twice...