Tag Archive 'weight loss'

Jun 10 2015

June is Georgia Blueberry Month

Georgia is understandably proud of their blueberries.  Their growing season is the longest and it lasts from late April through the end of July.  Most of the blueberries grown in Georgia are of the Highbush and Rabbiteye varieties.  Not only are blueberries delicious but they are healthy too.  Following are some of our favorite recipes […]

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Oct 16 2014

Ten Easy Ways To Cut Calories

If you are thinking of cutting back on calories to lose a little weight or to get in fighting shape for your next 5K run then we have some simple tips for you. It doesn’t take much effort to eat healthier if you make some gradual and simple changes like these. Start by using smaller […]

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Aug 16 2013

A New Way to Keep Food Portions in Check

Are you someone who eats healthy foods, but you simply eat too much of it?  My recent blog post“Too Much of a Good Thing” talked about this very problem.  I meet people all of the time who are so careful about the foods they choose, but they still have problems controlling their weight or diabetes because […]

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Jun 24 2012

Thinking About Another Diet? Think Again

For those of you have made multiple attempts at weight loss, following the latest diet craze is hard to resist .  After all, even though other diets have failed, you may think the latest new diet might finally be “the one that works.” Over the years I have met so people looking for the elusive […]

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Jul 07 2011

When It Comes to Weight, Little Things Can Really Add Up

Most people who are overweight or obese will tell you that they didn’t reach their current, undesirable weight overnight.  Weight gain during adulthood is usually a gradual process that happens slowly and over a period of years.  It’s not unusual to see someone gain 10 pounds over the course of 10 years, and while a […]

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Jul 01 2011

Not Losing Weight? Get More Sleep!

We all know that Americans are getting bigger and the obesity rate has climbed to 30% for adults.  Getting a healthy diet and more exercise are, of course, the first changes most people make to start losing weight.  But did you know that getting an adequate amount of sleep is now regarded as equally essential […]

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