Tag Archives: exercise
“Spring into Shape” Before Summer
The winter holidays have passed, the weather is warming up and outdoor activity has become convenient and enjoyable once again. Spring is officially in the air – which means the summer swimsuit season is just around the corner. This week I talked to Beth Hubrich, a registered dietitian, about what to do to prepare for Continue Reading
Audit Your Diet This Tax Day
In the U.S., April 15th the deadline for turning in your taxes. In preparing to file my taxes I spent several hours organizing different receipts, documents and forms. All this work just in case I get that dreaded notice of a tax audit. This preparation made me start to think about auditing other parts of my life. Continue Reading
Quick Tip: Tango fever!
Sign up for a weekly dance class to whirl away stress while spinning off excess calories. All that twisting and bending will tighten your abs too- for a flat belly in no time!
Activity labels on menus? New study says it can help diners make healthier choices
Have you started to see restaurant menus with nutritional information on them? Do you think this has influenced any of your choices? A little bit of background: Under the 2010 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, restaurants with more than 20 outlets are now required to post nutritional information on their menus. Suddenly that Big Continue Reading
Top 5 Trends in Dieting and Healthy Eating in 2013
A we move into the warmer weather of Spring, many people are renewing their commitment to their New Year’s resolutions or just starting to think about changing their diet and exercise habits. Although the rate of obesity in the US have leveled off, many people still have pounds to shed. As “metabolic syndrome” works its way into Americans’ Continue Reading
