Lately I've really been craving beef. Assuming it was because I was low in iron or I wasn't eating the right combination of food, I asked my nutritionist, Katherine Tallmadge, R.D., what she thought. She said desiring a specific dish don't necessarily ...(more)
Shape Magazine
Meet Jennifer Barnett
Our 2010 Weight Loss Diary writer, Jennifer, is a 38-year-old editor and mom living in Virginia. Follow her progress as she works toward her goal of losing 26 pounds-and developing healthy habits that she'll carry with her for life.
"I've struggled with weight for a long time-constantly fluctuating between 140 and 200 pounds. I can get slim just fine, but when it comes to staying that way, I have a problem. The moment I'm happy with what the scale says, I start slacking off when it comes to exercising and eating well-and quickly gain back everything I've lost. I'm married with a 3-year-old son and I work full-time, but I'm done using my busy life as an excuse for why I weigh 166 pounds. I'm ready to get off this weight loss roller-coaster and learn how to get healthy for the long haul."
One of the things I've noticed recently is how much more energy I have—especially in the morning. This is a huge change for me. I used to feel so groggy and sleepy that I'd program my coffee maker to start brewing at the same time my alarm went ...(more)
Work has been especially busy lately, and sometimes two hours will zip by before I get up from my desk. I know that sneaking in little bursts of exercise throughout the day will help me reach my daily goal of 10,000 to 12,000 steps. So I've started setting ...(more)
Vegetarian chili is one of my favorite healthy dinners to make for my family. I got this recipe from a book my nutritionist, Katherine Tallmadge, R.D., wrote: Diet Simple: 192 Mental Tricks, Substitutions, Habits & Inspirations. It's easy to whip ...(more)
My office is a dietary landmine. Almost every day one of my coworkers brings in muffins, doughnuts, or some other high-calorie treat. You can't walk past a file cabinet without seeing bowls of candy or boxes of cookies. While I've been doing pretty well ...(more)