Question: I’ve been dieting but my stomach keeps growling so I have to eat. How do I lose weight if my body is constantly telling me to eat more?Heather: It’s not uncommon to experience signs of hunger after you’ve cut down on your calories, but this does not necessarily mean that you need to eat or that your body needs the... Read more
The NutriSystem program has changed quite a bit over the years. When I first learned of this program back in high school, they had centers all over the country, now it is an online program. You’re probably familiar with NutriSystem from the many commercials on television, including the one’s targeting men with athletes like Dan Marino... Read more
A new study published in this month’s Behavioral Neuroscience asserts that consuming no calorie sweeteners can lead to weight gain. While this particular study is new, the theory is not. Researchers have been studying the relationship between the obesity epidemic and the increase in sugar substitute consumption for years. No calorie sugar... Read more
Question: What is the best method for calculating diabetic exchanges of mixed foods such as chicken pot pie or vegetable beef soup? Could you please share the steps to this process? Thanks!Heather: This can be quite challenging. In fact, many diabetes educators recommend carbohydrate counting over exchange lists because determining the... Read more
Have you called Jenny yet? And I’m not talking about the one at 867-5309; I’m talking about Jenny Craig. This weight loss program has been around for more than 20 years, but with the recent use of celebrity spokespersons like Kirstie Alley and most recently Queen Latifah, the program is increasing in visibility. I have a confession to... Read more
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