Take a healthy dish to share
Do you ever get to a gathering and there are no healthy foods?!?! It’s all fatty and sugary and soooo tempting. It’s hard to resist ALL the yummy, not-so-good-for-you things. So, why not bring something that is also super yummy that is actually good for you? When...
Eat a Healthy Snack Before Shopping or Going to a Party
Do you ever go shopping and get sooooo hungry? Or do you go to a get-together, and it seems like it’s forever before the food is ready and you’re starved? I recommend eating a snack before you go. That sets you up for not being a ravaging beast when you get there. ...
Be Mindful & Thankful
Do you ever get caught up in the busyness and forget to be thankful? Yeah, me too. Thankful for food, family, friends, a home… Being mindful when eating means that we are aware of what we’re eating in addition to how we’re eating. Are you eating like a stressed out...
Choose foods wisely
Do you ever get overwhelmed by the abundance of delicious food around the holidays? It seems as if we need to eat all the things because we never have these foods anytime but the holidays! This is the main reason Americans gain around five pounds this time of year...
Eat until you’re 80% full
Do you ever get to the end of your meal and you’re so full you need to unbutton your pants?!?! Yeah. I think we’ve all been there. And during the holidays it’s so easy to overindulge with the abundant delicious food! So, how can you enjoy the food without gaining a...
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