I had another follow up with Heather today, and we spent most of it troubleshooting the structure of my eating day. Here’s how it looks: 7:30AM: breakfast 11AM: snack 12:30PM: lunch 4PM: snack 7PM: half a block of cheese at the kitchen counter because I just got home from work and am starving 9PM: dinner Clearly there are some issues […]
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The Struggle with Sweets
I’m still struggling a bit with sweets. Somehow they crept into my diet in a big way—bigger than I thought, now that I’m keeping a food journal. It seems like every day, every night, even though I’m planning and doing well with the meals and snacks, I still sneak something sweet into my food. At work the other day it […]
The Hardest Decade in a Woman’s Life
The other week I had dinner with a dear friend and her daughter, who is 13. My friend’s daughter is interesting and sweet and charmingly quirky, and I’ve known her since she was born. As we were eating, I asked her how she felt about entering high school in September, which led to a conversation on age. “Eight and nine […]
Thinner by Monday, Success!
It’s Monday, and the verdict is in: I am thinner! Well, I don’t know if I’m actually thinner (I didn’t weigh myself this morning and my clothes feel the same), but I’m definitely less puffy and sluggish and I feel great! I credit that to making smart choices over the weekend. It wasn’t all picture-perfect eating, but I did well […]
Staying on Track Over the Weekend
Has this ever happened to you? You’re on track and eating healthy all week, sticking to the plan you made for yourself, and when the weekend comes, you go totally crazy and eat whatever your heart desires (which is usually not on your plan). I know, did I even have to ask? This happens to me often, in great part because while […]
How to Eat Healthy When Dining Out
My husband and I went out to eat last night. Typically when we go out, it’s a wine-and-greasy-food fest finished off with dessert—the dine-out devil rearing its ugly head. Last night, however, I decided to be more strategic. I was in the mood for a turkey burger from our favorite corner pub. I also knew that I wanted a few […]
Ways to Drink More Water
Believe it or not, I actually like water. I didn’t grow up drinking soda (or even juice), so water is always my go-to beverage. Yet even though I like it, I never seem to drink enough. According to virtually every diet and fitness expert out there, drinking water is essential for good health, of course, but also for weight loss. […]
Phase Eating: What it is and How to do it
Now that I’m actively planning what I’m going to eat, I’m seeing that coming up with an exciting, varied menu for every meal of every day of the week is…a little overwhelming. I’m a decent cook and I actually like being in the kitchen, but to be honest, I don’t see myself whipping up gourmet breakfast, lunches, and dinners for […]
Planning Your Snacks
I’m learning that one of the biggest hurdles to healthy-ing up your diet, whether or not you’re looking to lose weight, is going about it without a plan. Heather calls this the Freestyle Devil. Making proclamations like, “I’m going to eat better” or “I’m going to just cut down a little” aren’t quite specific enough to result in success (how […]
Have a Snack Before Your Workout
While you might think eating before a workout is counterintuitive (you are trying to burn calories after all), studies have shown that having a small snack that has protein, carbohydrates, and a little bit of fat (the good kind) can help you boost your metabolism during your workout. Some good options: a banana and yogurt, cereal and low-fat milk, or […]
