Weight loss and gain continues to be a hot topic and one of the most important things based on society’s views and reoccurring health issues. There is more pressure on women than men to lose the weight but that doesn’t mean that it is any less important for men to drop the pounds. Being overweight has become all too common and almost a fixture in our society. Read the full story

Given the extremely busy  life of most Americans, it is no wonder that people are constantly tired and out of energy. If you think about it, it’s really a vicious circle that we get trapped in. We are so busy that we don’t have time to make healthy eating choices, unhealthy choices lead to less energy, which lead to even less of an ability to make healthy foods, and it just goes on and on and on. By knowing what foods give you energy, you can break out of this dangerous cycle and completely change your mood! Read the full story

With so many diets on the Internet these days , what makes this program any different than all the rest? That’s a great question. If you read their site, The Diet Solution Program promises a complete and comprehensive weight loss program. They claim that they will not only help you lose body fat, but they guarantee increased energy, health and vitality. Sound too good to be true? Let’s take a closer look. Read the full story

Being prepared for “grab n go”  is the key to healthy eating with a busy lifestyle. You want foods that provide both protein and a complex carbohydrate which will satisfy your hunger and sustain your energy. No assembly required, quick, healthy, and easy! Keeping your pantry or fridge stocked with these will give you food to grab on your way out the door. Read the full story

Eating healthy when you are single can be a bit of a challenge, but if you keep a few basic foods on hand, you can prepare quick healthy meals and snacks. Here are just a few of the types of foods that are good to keep on hand if you want to eat healthy. With these few essential items, you can create quick easy healthy meals for one.

Eating Healthy

• Cooked turkey breast, or ham
• Crackers (high quality whole grain crackers)
• Cheese (real cheese in a chunk)
• Low fat milk
• Low fat sour cream
• A couple quality light dressings with olive oil
• Fresh fruit
• Crisp  salad veggies
• Eggs
• Frozen chicken breasts
• A steak or two…

Shopping more frequently for a just a few fresh items will prevent waste and spoilage. Try shopping at a local farmers market that sells individual fruits and veggies, (so you do not buy too many ahead of time.) You should also try to find a nice local market for meats and dairy. By keeping some individually frozen meats on hand, you can quick thaw and toss them on the grill (indoor counter top grills work great) and just that easy, you will have fresh, healthy meals.

Healthy Eating

Try to avoid eating out on a  daily basis, but instead, cook simple, healthy meals at home, then go out to a nice restaurant and treat yourself to a great meal, that you would not cook at home, once a week or so. By eating healthy at home, you can afford to splurge on a higher fat or higher calorie meal occasionally and still live healthy.

One last word or advice,  buy a half gallon of low fat ice cream or sherbet for a sweet treat, avoid keeping chips, candies and fattening deserts on hand, remember, if they are not there, you will not eat them!