Quick Tip: Use a fork instead of fingers

When was the last time you ate a brownie, a burger, a cupcake, or a slice of pizza? Did you hold it with your hands and bite in, or did you use a fork (and knife) to eat it?  It’s socially acceptable to eat any of these foods by hand, but if you’re watching your weight, [...]

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How does Fullbar work? Can I use rice cakes instead?

I am 27yrs old and morbidly obese. I am working on losing weight and so far have lost 34lbs in 5months. Not too bad if I dont say so myself but I somewhat wanted to be further along and I heard about the FULLBAR.  I have started taking them before dinner and it seems to work but I [...]

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Asparagus with Lemon Zest and Paprika

With only 3 ingredients, this low-calorie, low-sodium recipe couldn’t be easier or more healthful! Steaming asparagus in the microwave keeps nutrients in and produces perfect crisp-tender results without the need for any additional fat. Lemon zest and paprika give this side dish citrusy zip, flavor and color. If you prefer your asparagus more tender, [...]

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How can I lose post-baby belly fat/this stubborn pooch?

If there were one repeat question I receive often, it would be some variation on “How can I get a flat stomach?”

And the majority of these complaints/queries come from women who blame pregnancy and childbearing for their midsections. So for all the moms and moms-to-be out there, this post is for you! (If your belly frustrations [...]

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And the Most Overrated Supplement Award goes to……

Kelly asks:

In your expert opinion, what is the most overrated supplement that clients use?

Ooooh, you’re going to make me pick just one type?  Okay, reluctantly, I will. The most overrated supplement I think people take are ones intended to replace fruit or vegetables, such as Greens+, antioxidant formulas or “superfood” capsules/powders. Here are my reasons:

1. Totally [...]

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“Help me stop this useless snacking!”

I used to have really good eating habits: three meals a day, small portions, and never felt the need to snack. But at the end of this trimester, I was so stressed and could never sleep, so I snacked a lot and got in the habit of eating even when I don’t really need to. I [...]

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Keeping it Off: Eating for Fat Loss vs Maintenance

Alexis made the following suggestion:

“I’d be interested in hearing how one should eat for fat loss versus how one should eat for maintenance.”

I think a lot of people wonder about this, and there isn’t a lot of info on how exactly one should handle the transition from weight loss into maintenance. Figure that at some point [...]

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Eating After Weight Loss Surgery – For A Lifetime

Hello Georgie, I love your site! I was just curious if you had ever thought about recipes that would be Weight Loss Surgery friendly? We need high protein, low fat, sugar free food for the rest of our lives and I know many of us search the internet incessantly for these types of recipes. [...]

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Curious about vegetarian proteins for weight loss

Although I’ve been searching for an answer online, I haven’t been able to find the characteristics of Tofu and Seitan. I was wondering whether it should be used in a weight loss diet, as well as if it’s fattier than meat (since seitan is made with wheat, we might put on some weight thanks to it, [...]

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Healthy Snacks for School and College

I was wondering if you had any suggestions for snacks that can be brought to school and eaten inbetween classes? I’m getting a bit sick of my usual cheerios or apple/applesauce rotation.  - Crystal

Dear Georgie, Since starting college, everything has been hectic! During my first semester, I made some not-so-smart food choices and ended up gaining about 7 [...]

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