One of the toughest challenges facing a committed dieter is the Dreaded Family Get Together. Whether it’s a holiday feast or the annual summer barbeque, family dynamics and expectations can play havoc on a dieter both emotionally and at the scale. The best way to survive a food-heavy family … [Read more...] about Dieting and Family Get Togethers
Archives for October 2014
Can Increased Stress Levels Make Us Fat?
For most people today, increased stress levels are a regular part of life. Our schedules are full, our lives are complicated and the demands on our time just keep increasing. There’s plenty of stress to go around for everyone! But, is that stress making us fat? The answer to that question really … [Read more...] about Can Increased Stress Levels Make Us Fat?
How to Avoid Eating When Bored
One of the positive aspects of working is that a dieter is busy and occupied and, in theory, doesn’t have time to overeat. The office candy dish or lunch out with associates may be tempting. But generally when hard at work, it’s a little easier to diet. Being at home during the day can be a bit … [Read more...] about How to Avoid Eating When Bored
Dieting Tools Everyone Should Own
As with any project, having the right tool is essential. Dieting is no different. Diet support tools may not prevent a dieter from eating chocolate cake, but they will help the dieter get a handle on how much chocolate cake he/she can have without blowing the diet (that would be a slither of … [Read more...] about Dieting Tools Everyone Should Own
Making Your Kitchen Diet Friendly
A kitchen stocked with ice cream, potato chips and chocolate cakes can be challenging for a dieter. It’s a no brainer: to support a diet, eliminate the high calories temptations - right away! However, there are other - more subtle ways - to make your kitchen more diet friendly. Making Your … [Read more...] about Making Your Kitchen Diet Friendly