Indulgences happen--especially around the holidays. The month of December often means co-workers bringing in cookies, parties serving up plenty of yuletide cocktails, and family gatherings plating enough food to feed small countries. It’s not long before your merry mood leaves you feeling bloated, bad about yourself, and swearing off all food in the future. Sure, you could … [Read more...]
Five Cocktails to Avoid for Fat Loss
A night out with the girls? Happy hour after a maddening day of meetings? A bottle of wine with date-night dinner? Um, yes, please! Taking a break with an adult beverage every now and then can help you to loosen up, but if you're on a plan to lose fat, don’t toss back too many or you may not slim down. We’ve all joked about our “drinking our meal,” but with some cocktails, you … [Read more...]
Tailgating Tips to Keep You on Track
‘Tis the season for touchdowns! Whether you’re a fan of football or can’t tell a play-action pass from a punt, you may still be invited to a tailgate--and who doesn’t love a party? Oh yeah, anyone trying to watch what she eats and drinks, most likely. Nothing screams temptation like brats, beer, nachos, and bloody marys on a crisp fall day. The only kind of fat burning going on … [Read more...]