Which has more sodium?

Trying to determine calorie and fat values of foods is challenging enough. Now try tracking sodium content. Not to mention, lower fat foods tend to make up for the flavor lost from fat reduction by adding salt.... Read more...

Have you ever thought that your 30 minute walk just wasn’t enough? Think again. Below is a depiction of your daily energy expenditure (often confused with your metabolic rate - they are not the same) without and with 30 minutes of physical activity.

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Many people struggling with their weight also struggle with unhappiness.

Since weight is such a central aspect of our lives, we are constantly reminded of the discrepancy between where our weight is and where we would like it to be.

How often do you think about your weight?

Let me hazard a few educated guesses, when:... Read more...

In my last post I indicated that people tend to eat better on days that they are physically active. This is likely because most of us subscribe to the what the heck theory.... Read more...

If your number one reason for exercising is to lose weight, I encourage you to change your view

Use exercise as a means to feel good, reduce stress, to be good to yourself, and as a means of self improvement, not  punishment.

Viewing exercise solely as a means to lose weight turns exercise into retribution for previous weight gain.... Read more...