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One cheat day (or weekend) doesn't have to mean diet failure. Keep losing weight with these tips. Read More
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Try fasting without as much deprivation and still lose weight with this alternate-day fasting plan. Read More
This is Your Belly on Cocktails, Cookies, and More
Cookies, cocktails, and more of your favorite guilty pleasures. Is it worth the splurge? Read More
How to Get on Track After a Binge
Friday, 09/14/2012 at 12:24 PM
I’ve struggled with a few slip-ups lately with my diet, especially since it’s the end of summer and there have been more gatherings and social events to attend. While I try to follow my ... Read More
Your Post-Pig-Out Plan
Monday, 08/13/2012 at 06:13 PM
Had two giant slices of cake and a couple glasses of wine at a friend's birthday party last night? Don't panic! Instead of feeling guilty about a late-night feeding frenzy, which can lead to ... Read More
How to Splurge and Still Lose Weight
Monday, 07/09/2012 at 12:15 PM
I just read this quote from super-svelte former Dancing with the Stars pro Julianne Hough, “if I deprive myself, I end up binge eating.” I hear the exact same thing from so many of my ... Read More
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Tuesday, 06/05/2012 at 11:50 AM
When you hear the expression “triple threat,” a person exceptionally good at three separate things (dancing, acting and, say, piano playing) comes to mind. Not so with these foods, which ... Read More
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Thursday, 04/26/2012 at 10:09 AM
I recently read a magazine article about a certain celebrity who allows herself one "cheat" day per week. I was familiar with the term "cheat" meals and "cheat" days, but was never really ... Read More
Enjoy Every Bite of Your Holiday Meal!
Wednesday, 11/23/2011 at 02:55 PM
Thanksgiving is here. And on nearly every tv show, in every newspaper, and yes, even in many health magazines, someone is telling you how many calories you're about to eat—and making you feel ... Read More
Wednesday, 10/19/2011 at 12:02 PM
Q: Is it okay to indulge after an intense workout? Are there disadvantages?A: If you are going to indulge, right after an intense workout is the best time to do it. I've written a previous ... Read More