Dining out can be daunting when you’re trying to follow a healthy eating plan. It’s easy to get tempted by the delicious restaurant smells and overwhelmed by the never-ending options on the menu.  But my nutritionist, Keri Gans, is a firm believer that you can eat out as often as you like and still maintain a healthy weight. The catch? You have to make smart decisions. Read More

When you work in an office, there can be lots of temptation to veer from your healthy eating plan, especially when people bring snacks and treats to work. To avoid giving in to those cupcakes your co-worker made, my nutritionist says to be sure to bring your own healthy snacks. This way, you will stay full and satisfied throughout the day. Read More

When I was selected to be the 2012 Weight Loss Diary candidate, I was thrilled to say the least. After all, I get access to a life coach, trainer, and nutritionist for an entire year in which my main focus is to look and feel better!Seeing myself in the pages of SHAPE every month is very surreal. I usually like the picture the photo team chooses, but cracking open the February issue was hard. All I could see were the many bulges peeking out from my hips. Read More

My cholesterol has always been really high. This problem runs in my family on both my mother and father’s side. I asked my nutritionist, Keri Gans, if there are certain foods and cooking preparations I should avoid because of my high cholesterol. Here are her recommendations: •Limit fried foods and anything prepared with lots of butter and cream Read More