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Planning a Party While Trying to Lose Weight

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Sometimes, being the host or hostess can be the best thing for your diet. It is a great excuse to spend money on all those great, healthy foods that you usually consider a splurge. It also puts you in the driver’s seat when it comes to what will be served and what will not. If you are trying to lose weight, there is no better place to be when it comes to a party. With bathing suit season on the way, your guests may just thank you for using some of these tips to throwing a healthier party: Beverages A … Continue reading →

Control Your Portions

Controlling portions is a great way to create a commitment to healthy eating habits. Long-term weight loss is often achieved through portion control because through portion control you can still eat several things that you like and enjoy. So here are some ways you can size up your servings and control your portions in order to help you achieve the weight loss you want. Portion Your Leftovers – Instead of storing your leftovers in a huge container, break it down into individual meal portions that you can easily take out and reheat as one meal Invest in Salads – Salads … Continue reading →

The End of an Era

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As a friend recently said to me, we are living in an age where the Big Mac is now going the way of the Marlboro — McDonald’s is transforming its menu to accommodate the rising concerns with healthier lifestyles and obesity in this country. You may believe they did this before when they began offering salads in the first place and when they began offering apple slices in place French fries for happy meals. McDonald’s latest twist to match the more modern way of thinking where food and activity is concerned is their new Go Active™ Happy Meal ® for … Continue reading →