5 Ways to Prevent Winter Weight Gain
Winter can be rough on our bodies. Who wouldn’t want to cuddle up in a blanket, fetal position, with a giant mug of hot chocolate in one hand, and remote control in the other? And when a snow storm hits, it’s difficult not to find yourself in the kitchen grazing at whatever catches your eye. […]
5 Challenging Workouts to Try in 2010
While exercise is a regular part of my weekly routine, sometimes I want a workout that’s anything but routine. We all want to and need to maintain healthy lifestyles, and mixing up our workouts every now and then is part of the fun. It’s mid-January, and for me there’s no better time to start thinking […]
Healthy Vending Machine: An Oxymoron?
Sometimes it happens: you’re stuck late at the office or out running errands, your stomach is growling and you reach into your purse to find . . . nothing! Forgetting to pack a healthy snack happens to the best of us, and it often means a choice between being hungry and cranky or stopping by […]
Lose It! iPhone App: Does it Work for Weight Loss?
Studies have shown that keeping a food diary can help you lose weight. Enter the 21st century. Today, we have advanced food journals that can help you calculate your daily calorie intake and net balance. One of the newest, most popular advanced food journals is the FREE Lose It! application for your iPhone. How it […]
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Mitzi’s Top 10 Ways to Lose Weight in 2010
I’m so grateful that I have a “job” that I get to help people. I get paid to do what I love! Here’s a photo of Bryan Busby, KMBC-9 Chief Meterologist, and I playing some tennis. I’m proud to report that Bryan has lost over 18 pounds since starting to work with me in November! […]
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Foodie Friday: Purple Peruvian Potatoes!
You’ve definitely eaten them white, might have tried them orange, but what about purple? Yes purple – and yes PURPLE POTATOES! Beets and eggplant aren’t the only purple vegetables out there – the Peruvian Potato is the new purple veggie to add to your plate. Not only are these potatoes naturally creamy and rich in […]
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5 Days Into 2010- Have You Written Your Goals?
Let’s admit it – we make New Year’s resolutions with the best of intentions, but for most of us, they fall by the wayside after a few weeks. Goal setting is essential and should be ongoing, not just reserved for the 1st of January. Still, there’s something to the fresh start of a new year, […]
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How to Make Your New Year’s Resolution Stick
New Year’s resolutions often fail because people set goals that are too vague or too lofty. Instead, make your goals SMART! A SMART goal is one that is: S: Specific – A specific goal describes exactly what you are going to do and how you are going to do it. So, instead of saying “I […]
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20 Healthy Holiday Gift Ideas
Looking for that perfect present for the health nut that has everything? Or how about a family member or friend looking to lose weight and get healthy in 2010? Whatever your gift needs, you’ll find what you’re looking for with my Top 20 Food/Fitness Gifts for any budget. $25 and under Joyce Sheldon “Coffee Talk” […]
8 Tips to Healthier Holiday Drinks + Recipes
Spending time with friends and family is a great way to spend the holidays, and for many of you that means getting together and sharing a few cocktails. Holiday drinking can be fun and enjoyable but for those of us who are trying to watch our waistlines this holiday season, even having a few drinks […]
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4 Steps to Holiday Cocktail Party Success
‘Tis the season to…overindulge at cocktail parties? The holidays are a great excuse to celebrate and spend time with family and friends, yet the excessive eating, drinking, and late nights tend to leave us feeling bloated, guilty, and our pants just a wee-bit snugger. Follow my 4 simple steps and I guarantee you’ll change all […]
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5 Keys to Surviving Holiday Stress
Getting through the everyday routine is stressful enough, but the holidays can definitely turn it up a notch. After Thanksgiving and Black Friday holiday schedules kick into high gear with holiday shopping, parties, and family get-togethers. To make it through without blowing a fuse (or your budget), here are some tips to stay fit and […]
Pumpkin Curry Soup
This thick, warm and creamy soup also packs a protein punch that is sure to satisfy! The fall pumpkin flavors blended with coconut and curry makes a delicious combination. This dish is low in fat, and high in vitamin A, fiber and antioxidants. Ingredients: 1 yellow onion 1 Tablespoon olive oil 1 Tablespoon garlic 2 […]
Food Safety for Thanksgiving
When we think of Thanksgiving the first things that come to mind are family, fall, and lots (and lots!) of holiday-specific foods. While we may want to get down to the business of cooking the meal and eating the delicious spread, food safety is paramount, especially during the time of year that flu season is […]
When Turkey is Not Invited to Thanksgiving Dinner
As more people choose to go vegetarian or simply reduce the meat in their diets for health and ethical reasons, the question of what to serve at Thanksgiving dinner becomes bigger than ever before. Instead of simply debating between Mom’s recipe versus Aunt Ruth’s for the turkey, the entire staple entrée is tossed aside. If […]
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The 7 Secrets of Successful Weight Losers
Most dieters find the hardest part is not losing weight, but keeping it off. The National Weight Control Registry tracks the weight loss strategies of over 6000 successful losers. To be eligible, participants must have lost at least 30 pounds and kept it off for over 1 year. On average, members have lost 66 pounds […]
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7 Ways to Stay Motivated to Exercise
Exercising and staying in shape is a great way to adopt and keep a healthy lifestyle and improve your quality of life. But as we all know, exercising sometimes isn’t the easiest thing in the world to do and getting those 60 minutes in each day most days of the week can become tedious and […]
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Top 5 Foods to Fight the Flu
With the recent hype over the H1N1 flu vaccine, we are beginning to lose sight of the fundamental and simplest way to avoid getting sick: by filling up on wholesome, nutritious foods. It’s time to get back to the basics and feed our bodies with a diet rich in essential nutrients such as vitamins A, […]
Healthy Holiday Stuffing
When stuffing is baked inside the turkey, it catches all the fat drippings and becomes higher in calories in fat. With this healthy recipe, you can have your stuffing and eat it too! Happy holidays! Ingredients: 1 loaf whole wheat bread, cut into cubes 1 yellow onion, chopped 1 cup celery, chopped 2 Tablespoons olive […]
