Simply Eating Free!

Published Thursday, 30 June, 2011

It is the season to get the grill fired up and bring on that wonderful, smoky taste. Forget the standard BBQ steak. Here are some reminders on how to switch it up and bring on some new grilling flavors. Try grilling some vegetables! You can slice tomatoes, green peppers, red peppers, yellow peppers, zucchinis in…

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Published Thursday, 5 May, 2011

Many of us are creatures of habit and we tend to buy, cook, and order the same foods over and over. One reason is due to taste preference. Another reason is ease and comfort. I know that when I grocery shop, it’s sometimes hard to think about expanding my options because I’m so used to…

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Published Thursday, 7 April, 2011

The term “slow food” has rapidly hit the nation as being a hot, new, and sustainable trend. “Slow Food” is defined as eating and supporting food from local sources that are also environmentally friendly. The concept behind slow food encourages people to learn how to enjoy food that supports the local community and the environment….

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Published Thursday, 31 March, 2011

When I think of dieting, I instantly think of small, tiny portions and deprivation. And when someone tells me that 6 almonds is 1 serving size, I think to myself, is this a joke? Only 6 almonds? I’m going to starve! Luckily, a healthy weight loss plan incorporates eating frequently and combining the right foods…

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Published Monday, 21 March, 2011

In my practice, I often hear female clients complain about how easy it is for their husband or boyfriend to lose weight. They report that despite being more careful than their mates, they can’t shed the pounds. Another set of clients complain that they are not losing weight at the same rate as people on…

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Published Tuesday, 28 December, 2010

The number one pitfall in making resolutions is setting goals.  Be realistic and set attainable ambitions—ones that you can measure and actually achieve.  Most importantly, you must decide that you’re truly willing to make a change in your life, take action, and stick with it.  Set yourself up for success this year; don’t make the…

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Published Sunday, 26 December, 2010

Have you eaten too much lately?  Don’t stress about it or go to the gym and overdo it!  Just keep moving forward by picking right back up where you left off with your healthy habits.  Remember that your body works on a weekly average intake, so just go back to Eating Free and to logging…

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Published Friday, 24 December, 2010

So the big day is almost upon us and you need to be prepared.  Start today out right by having breakfast, and then get ready for tomorrow.  Make sure you have your healthy snacks around to curb that appetite, and try to think about what you may want to eat and drink tomorrow.  By keeping…

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Published Tuesday, 21 December, 2010

Is having a sweet tooth okay, or should you fight it at all costs?  The truth is that a sweet tooth is tough to fight!  Think about it.  Our first craving from birth is sugar, delivered to us as infants via our mother’s milk.  Our first meal is a sweet meal!  So why wouldn’t we…

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Published Monday, 29 November, 2010

One of the best, most effective features of the Eating Free recordkeeping program is that you are able to enter foods you plan on eating in advance.  That way, you can see what’s left over in your weekly summary and plan to eat accordingly.  For example, you can enter what you know you’re going to…

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