Best Ways to Get Past that Weight-Loss Plateau
For weeks you’ve been losing weight. In fact, the healthy food choices, reduced calories, and increased exercise have been working like a charm. But with 20 pounds to go, you’ve reached a plateau, and the scale hasn’t budged in a week. Yes, it’s discouraging, but don’t throw in the towel just yet. Plateaus are normal, […]
How to Survive the Holidays without Tipping the Scale
The holiday season marks the beginning of an extended period of celebration. That’s code for nonstop revelry revolving around family feasts, corporate buffets, happy hour hors d’oeuvres, and casual potlucks. Yes, you can swear this year will be different. But when the desserts, cheese platters and eggnog beckon, you’ll be hard pressed to maintain your […]
How to Keep those Post-Diet Pounds Off
Congratulations! You’ve just lost 35 pounds, and now you’re down to a size you haven’t worn in years. That’s the good news, but it comes with a caveat. To keep that weight off, you’re going to have to be every bit as vigilant as you were while dieting. Why do we gain weight so easily […]