So You Lost Weight! Why Does It Feel Weird When People Notice?

You lost weight. Terrific. People are starting to notice. It feels—weird. Why is it that you feel uncomfortable when people start to notice your weight loss? There are a variety of reasons for your feelings.

10 Sneaky Ways To Cut Calories From A Recipe

Cutting calories is part of losing weight, and so is cooking for yourself and your family. If your family rebels against the low-calorie meals you're using to lose weight, here are 10 sneaky ways to cut calories from your favorite recipes.

4 Simple Techniques to Setting Your Final Weight Loss Goal

It seems as though setting a final weight loss goal should be easy. You pick a number and go for it. The reality is sometimes a little different. Here are some simple techniques to set your final weight loss goal. Some involve the scale and some do not.

5 Ways To Stop Using Food As An Emotional Salve

There is much truth to the concept of emotional eating. Your emotions often play a vital role in your ability to lose and maintain a healthy weight.

The Magic Bean: The Key to a Healthy Heart and Wallet

Did your friends in elementary school ever sing this little chant when confronted with beans on their lunch tray? "Beans, beans are good for your heart. The more you eat the more you fart !" Beans reach beyond their reputation when it comes to health!

The Big Picture: A Weekly Calorie Allowance

Counting calories is a proven way to lose weight but what if you hate keeping a daily log? Good news: There are some benefits to tracking your calories weekly as opposed to sticking with a firm daily allowance.

Tread Carefully Around the Thanksgiving Table

Thanksgiving is a time filled with family, friends, and lots of food. If you are trying to lose weight over this food-centric holiday, tread carefully so you don't have an unexpected surprise when you step on the scale.

Sticking to Your Diet In a Family of Enablers

If your family isn't as supportive of your diet as you'd like them to be, here are some ways to address the situation and reach your weight loss goals.

Diane Carbonell