Category Archives: Succeeding at Weight Loss

Can’t Lose Weight? It Could Be Stress

People who fail to lose weight, routinely name stress as one of the greatest obstacles they face when trying to diet and eat more healthily. Read more »

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Unrealistic Expectations Can Sabotage Weight Loss Goals

Some people’s New Year’s resolutions are so broad that they’re often unattainable. Read more »

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Sometimes, the Best Way to Lose Weight Is a Change of Venue

Inspired by TV shows like “The Biggest Loser,” going away on fitness retreats is becoming increasing popular in America. Read more »

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This Year Could Be Different

What is it with New Year’s resolutions that makes them so prone to failure, it’s almost ludicrous to think of making another one? Read more »

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Your Drinks Count, Too

Most people are well aware that they will probably gain some weight over the holidays from all the festive dinners and extra treats. They are less conscious of the fact that drinks, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic, can contribute just as much if not more to the expansion of their waistline. Read more »

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Find Your Eating Intuition

By Katherine Brooking, MS, RD One of the things I am very thankful for is that I have a great on/off switch button when it comes to eating. In the U.S., we get very much caught up in carbs, fat, […] Read more »

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Gluten-Free Diets

By Nancy Clark, MS, RD, CSSD Gluten-free seems to be the latest nutrition buzzword. Gluten is a protein in wheat, rye and barley that must be avoided by people with celiac disease, an inherited autoimmune disorder. Symptoms of celiac vary […] Read more »

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Keeping Track for Success

By Karen Collins, MS, RD, CDN Keeping a log of eating and activity habits has long been considered the gold standard for effectively encouraging behavior change in relation to weight control and other health goals. Studies repeatedly show that people […] Read more »

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What’s Your Relationship with Food?

By Karen Collins, MS, RD, CDN Eating in response to emotions and stress has been linked to weight problems for decades. The implications: People who haven’t learned traditional coping skills are more likely to engage in emotional eating, which then […] Read more »

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