At least, that is what a new study seems to suggest. Movie popcorn, the kind that you get in the movie theaters has changed little in the last fifteen years. It is still pretty bad for you. I have to confess that I am not a big movie popcorn fan. I had been away from the movies for a while. Then one afternoon, my husband and I got to actually go to a movie. We ordered a tub of popcorn. A few minutes into eating it, we felt ill from the artificial butter. For those of you who do love … Continue reading →

If you want to lose weight consider eggs! Once thought to be something to avoid because of cholesterol, eggs are now seen as a miracle food in the aid to weight loss. In fact, many nutritionists are recommending at least one egg a day to help you lose weight. There have been numerous studies in the news lately about the benefit of eggs for weight loss. For example, a Louisiana study found that women who ate eggs for breakfast instead of bagels lost twice as much weight as others. Why are eggs so wonderful for weight loss? Well, first you … Continue reading →

You may have heard the recent diet craze about ingesting a lot of vinegar to help you lose weight. The reason I say craze is not an accident. So often, we want to believe that a real quick fix for weight loss is just around the corner. Can vinegar be the next hope? Read on to learn about a recent study and some recommendations. Some dieters have sworn that taking vinegar can boost your metabolism and help you to lose weight. Recently, a study was conducted on mice. In the study, the two groups of mice were given the same … Continue reading →

I just learned that there will be the 1st annual Chocolate Festival nearby in a couple of weeks. They are featuring an “All You Can Eat” Chocolate Buffet. Hmm, do I dare go? I have to go because I have never been to one and I have to see what it is all about. There are going to be demonstrations, activities, and raffles as well. This should be interesting. Actually, chocolate has a lot of good in it, but for a dieter eating chocolate can make you lose your “mind over matter” motto. Every once in a while, especially if … Continue reading →

If you have seen the latest on the newsstands you have most likely come across Kirstie Alley spanning the covers. I wonder what it would be like and then shudder to think of someone watching my every move. I guess that it is the price that you pay when you are rich and famous. Constantly in the spotlight, everyone is talking about your weight losses and weight gains. Kirstie Alley is the newest victim in the media of body images. Kirstie lost a great deal of weight back a few years on the Jenny Craig program. She was featured as … Continue reading →

To help you lose weight you need to rev up your metabolism and give it that extra heave-ho. You have tried to consume fewer calories and exercise more and those are both great things to do and highly essential in the weight loss battle, but you feel like you are missing the mark somehow. As you get older your metabolism slows down, especially around the mid to late 30s mark. Losing weight becomes tougher. To help you in the weight loss adventure there are some great metabolism boosters to keep in mind that will help you to get those pounds … Continue reading →

“Why do I feel so tired after a meal?” You know, I used to ask my doctor the same question. She told me there was no reason I should be tired after a meal unless I was either overeating or just not getting enough sleep at night. I remember exactly how I felt about her after she so easily dismissed me and I guarantee that I won’t do that to you! You may be overeating, but if you’re trying to lose weight that scenario is doubtful. (Personally, I can’t imagine why anyone would read my blogs if they weren’t trying … Continue reading →

We talk about metabolism all the time, but how many people really understand what metabolism is and how it affects weight loss? Skinny people don’t necessarily have a higher metabolism than those who are overweight. Metabolism is actually the label for a process. Metabolism is the process of converting food (or beverages) into energy. Your metabolism is your biochemical furnace. Those who are overweight generally have a very energy efficient (or very well supplied) furnace while those who are thin either have an inefficient furnace or simply do not fuel it. I dare say we’d all be grateful for an … Continue reading →