7 Weight-Loss Tips When Your Schedule Is Out of Whack
Losing weight isn’t easy, but it’s one of the most commonly cited health and fitness goals. A recent survey found 51% of Americans hope to lose weight in 2021. But between balancing work,...
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How to Build a Healthier Plate
Eating healthy doesn’t have to be complicated, and it usually doesn’t require a complete diet overhaul. In fact, you’re probably doing a lot of things right already! Sometimes it takes just a...
What 1,200 Calories Looks Like (Fall Edition)
As the weather cools down, fall is the perfect time for taking brisk walks outdoors and experimenting with seasonal whole foods like apples, squash, sweet potatoes and more. This sample menu...
How to Trade in Dieting For Healthy Behavior Changes That Last
The notion that diets don’t work (for better health, weight loss, etc.) is becoming increasingly popular, and for that, I am grateful. However, diets and diet culture are still everywhere, usually...
Dietitian-Approved Tips For Weight Loss With a Busy Fall Schedule
With the changing leaf colors of fall also comes changing schedules. Whether it’s getting the kids off to school, starting a new job, moving to a different city, or simply wanting a “fresh”...
What 2,000 Calories Looks Like
If you’ve ever inspected the back of a Nutrition Facts label, you’ve probably noticed the phrase “Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.” The FDA settled on this...
10 Tips to Overcome a Weight-Loss Plateau
So you stopped drinking soda and bringing ice cream into the house, and the weight started to peel off. This boosted your confidence, so you joined a gym to burn some extra calories on the stationary...
The Important Role Resistant Starch Plays in Weight Loss
If you’re looking to lose weight, consuming more oats, beans, lentils, peas, plantains, seeds and unripe bananas could help. These foods are all high in resistant starch, a type of prebiotic...
What an 1,800-Calorie Day Looks Like
Sticking to 1,800 calories a day is often recommended for most women to maintain their weight, and for most men to lose weight. With that in mind, choosing foods high in fiber and containing lean...
How To Understand Sugar Cravings & Get Them Under Control
If I had a nickel for every time a client disclosed, often despairingly, that they have cravings for sweets, I’d be sitting at a much more comfortable desk right now. We are conditioned to think...
A Dietitian’s Guide to Meal Prep: Getting Healthy Foods on the Table Fast
Meal prepping is an easy way to save time each week preparing meals. It’s a great idea for anyone who has a busy schedule or for those who like to plan ahead. It’s also an effective tool to stay...
Ask the Dietitian: Is it Too Late to Eat After 8 p.m.?
It’s common to hear the phrase “don’t eat after 8 p.m.” when you’re trying to lose weight. But when you think about it in terms of calories, the math doesn’t work out. As long as...
What the 1,200-Calorie Diet Looks Like
OK, first things first: 1,200 calories per day is not a lot. If your goal is weight loss, it’s close to the minimum the National Institutes of Health recommends for women, and it is literally the...
A Dietitian’s Advice For Setting Your Kitchen up For Success
When it comes to losing weight, a supportive kitchen environment goes a long way. As a registered dietitian, I truly believe your kitchen is your partner in health, and creating a space that supports...
What 2,000 Calories Looks Like (Summer Edition)
Summer weather calls for simple, fresh meals that keep you cool and take advantage of the season’s tastiest produce. Not only are berries, greens, tomatoes and snap peas at their prime for...
10 Simple Changes That Lead to Weight Loss
Recent research published in Obesity shows what successful MyFitnessPal users know to be true: Small, simple lifestyle changes, aka micro-goals, can boost your likelihood of losing weight and...
How Fiber Plays a Role in Weight Loss
Losing weight doesn’t have to be complicated. In fact, it might be as simple as adding more of one specific nutrient to your diet: fiber. That’s right, when it comes to weight loss, fiber is...
What 1,500 Calories Looks Like (Summer Edition)
While eating 1,500 calories per day can help you reach your summer weight goals, filling up on hot dogs and lemonade means you’re likely to hit your calorie limit before you get full. The key to...
The #1 Trick For Doubling Your Weight-Loss Success
If you’re motivated to lose weight but can’t seem to get the number on your scale to budge, you might want to consider keeping a food diary. Research shows tracking what you eat is an...
How to Lose Weight and Keep it Off, According to a Doctor
Losing weight isn’t easy, but dropping pounds — whether a little or a lot — is one of the most common health and fitness goals. According to a CDC survey conducted from 2013–2016, nearly...
10 Reliable Weight-Loss Tactics to Try if You’re Not Losing Weight
It’s no secret losing weight in a healthy way takes time: Experts agree it’s safe to shed 1–2 pounds per week. However, if the scale just won’t budge, don’t be discouraged — there are...
9 Snacking Mistakes to Avoid if You’re Trying to Lose Weight
There’s something so good about a stellar snack. At its best, it can be the ideal pick-me-up prior to, or after, a really tough workout or a way to keep your blood sugar and energy levels...
How to Stay Healthy and on Track With Your Health Goals on Vacation
It has been a year full of “pivots,” not just at work and home, but with our health and how we take care of ourselves. Whether you’ve developed a new meditation routine, learned to make every...
8 Foods That Are Surprisingly Good For Weight Loss
Losing weight doesn’t always have to be about deprivation and denial. In fact, it shouldn’t be. Successful, sustainable weight loss is far more attainable when you focus on the quality of food...
The Truth About Meal Replacement Shakes for Weight Loss
Imagine this: You’re sitting at your desk between meetings, and you realize you’ve only got 10 minutes for lunch. You didn’t prep anything ahead of time, and 10 minutes isn’t long enough to...
10 Summer Foods to Boost Weight Loss
Whether you’re hitting the beach, tanning by the pool or just trying to look and feel your best this summer, it’s important to incorporate fresh, seasonal fruits and vegetables into your diet....
Healthy Habits For Life: 10 Tips For Better Nutrition and Weight Loss
Weight loss isn’t about a quick fix or detox, it’s about creating lasting habits that help you lead a healthier lifestyle. This can be especially challenging during the holidays, when your...
The Long-Term Effects of Losing Weight, Even When You’re Young
When it comes to weight loss, many people set goals based on time frames — to lose one pound a week, for example or a certain amount within six months — and that can be very helpful for staying...
6 Dietitian-Approved Tips to Maintain Weight Loss During Summer Party Season
Summer is officially here. That means vacations, barbecues and pool parties are likely starting to fill your calendar. And, after a year spent mostly indoors keeping to yourself, it’s...
7 Summer Strategies to Make Your Healthy Habits Stick
Summertime, with its fresh fruits and veggies and weather that begs for outdoor activity and mood-lifting vibes, should, in theory, be the perfect backdrop for weight loss. Still, “there are many...