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And you know what? She was right. A recent survey found that people who scarf down food until they feel they are full are 3 times more likely to be overweight.

So, it's not just what we eat but how we eat that makes a difference in our midsections. Think back to your last meal...did you eat it on the run, like when you were driving your car? Or, while watching tv or checking your email? Did you eat all of your food ju… Continue

A new Consumer Report issued yesterday, revealed ratings for popular cereals that are high in sugar content. Golden Crisp and Honey Smacks were rated among the worst as being more than 50 percent sugar per serving -- that's about as much sugar as a glazed doughnut! Nine others that were studied are made up of at least 40 percent sugar.

In addition to sugar,… Continue

Many of us have been reeled into watching in awe as athletes from around the world compete in the Summer Olympics in Beijing. It's amazing to think of how much time, training, and preparation each Olympian has invested for their chance to prove that they're the best.

How many times as a kid did you watch the Games and throughout the day and evening pretend that you were an Olympian and try to imitate what you saw on tv? Take some of that childhood imagination and translate that into an inspirat… Continue

Have a Plan
If you’re able to find out ahead of time what the restaurant’s offering, decide what you want to eat before you go. That way, you’re not starving and making decisions on an empty stomach when EVERYTHING looks good! Some major chain's have nutrition information online that can help you determine the offerings that best fit into your eating plan. If the restaurant doesn't have nutrition information posted, go to My Pyramid, where you can access a list of nutritional information… Continue

One of the questions I get asked most often by clients is how to improve posture. Many of us are troubled by back pains, and on top of that, we're reminded just how bad our posture is when we come across a picture of us showing the unflattering truth. Our Grammie's voice pops into our head saying "Stop slouching. Straighten up your back."

Grammie has a point. If you think about it, imagine how much better we view our selves and others who stand tall and walk proud. Not only does good posture re… Continue