Fad Diet Success is Short Lived

Today I was in my car listening to the radio when a commercial came on for some detox diet, claiming that our bodies are full of toxins and it is important to rid them.  The commercial claimed that by following … Continue reading

Biggest Loser Phone Home

Last night’s Biggest Loser episode had one of the most exciting challenges yet. What’s better than watching grown adults slip-n-slide for more than an hour? We laugh- but that workout was incredibly intense, with a 200′ drop on the slide … Continue reading

The Gluten-Free Diet

I once worked with someone who came down with a mysterious illness. I don’t recall how long it was, but it took a while for her to figure out why she lacked energy and was losing lots of weight. She … Continue reading

My Biggest Loser DVD Experience

In spirit of the Biggest Loser (BL) season premiere I want to share with you my experience with the Biggest Loser craze. Finding myself in a slump and an exercise rut, I was wandering down the workout aisle at Target … Continue reading

Rachael Ray and the Flat Belly Diet

The Flat Belly Diet is centered around fat, but not just the kind around your waistline. It’s a book and eating philosophy put together by Liz Vaccariello and nutritionist Cynthia Sass of Prevention magazine. The plan centers around MUFAs (Monounsaturated … Continue reading