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The Director Weighs-In: Shopping Smart

Posted: Mar 14 in Weight Loss Blog by

Did you know that 50-80 percent of purchasing decisions are made in the store? Well, your grocer knows it. And, as a result, they strategically arrange products to encourage impulse buys. So, it is no coincidence that we often walk out of the store with more than we planned on buying. These traps make it challenging for those who are trying to manage weight and eat healthy. [Read more]

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The Director Weighs-In: Creating a Healthy Eating Style

Posted: Feb 11 in Weight Loss Blog by

Many years are spent developing current eating styles and habits. If you are like most, there are at least a few habits that could use revision. Here are some examples of different eating styles and tips to break such habits.

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The Director Weighs-In: A New Year, A New You!

Posted: Jan 06 in Weight Loss Blog by

Rez-uh-loo-shun: the act of resolving or determining upon a course of action, method or procedure, etc. [Read more]

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The Director Weighs In – Tis The Season

Posted: Dec 13 in Weight Loss Blog by

Oh, the dynamics of the holidays. These festive celebrations, family gatherings and gifts are often viewed as a natural time for people to abandon “their good eating habits” with a plan to return after the New Year. Weight gain during the holidays is typically viewed as inevitable when actually, the average person only gains about one pound between Thanksgiving and January 1st. Surprised that it is so little? Of course, that one pound can catch up with you over the years, but it is typically what we do between December 25 and Thanksgiving that really affects weight!
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The Director Weighs In on Trigger Foods

Posted: Jul 12 in Weight Loss Blog by

We’ve discussed the pitfalls of trigger foods in the past, but recent science may have shed new light on why certain fats may cause us to overeat. A study supported by the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) suggests that saturated fat found in butter, cheeses, dairy and beef cause animals to ignore appetite-suppressing signals. [Read more]

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The Director Weighs in on Food Journals

Posted: Apr 03 in Weight Loss Blog by

The Food Journal: A Key To Managing Weight

According to research studies, keeping a food diary – or food journal – is critical to one’s journey with weight loss and eventual weight management. [Read more]

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The Director Weighs on Dealing With High-Risk Situations

Posted: Mar 12 in Weight Loss Blog by

Between stimulus and response is space. In that space is our power to CHOOSE our response – Dean Lindsay

It’s inevitable. [Read more]

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The Director Weighs In On Metabolism

Posted: Feb 05 in Weight Loss Blog by

By definition, metabolism is the sum of all chemical and physical processes that occur within a living cell or organism that are necessary for life.

Our basal metabolic rate, or BMR, is what we should most be concerned about. [Read more]

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The Director Weighs In on Holiday Weight Loss

Posted: Dec 20 in Weight Loss Blog by

It’s no secret that one of the hardest times to try to lose weight is during the holiday season. Whatever you do and wherever you are, food always seems to be the main focus. [Read more]

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The Director Weighs In on Holiday Season Fitness

Posted: Nov 12 in Weight Loss Blog by

Fall is officially here, and the holiday season is approaching – what an exciting time it is! However, many of us will find ourselves stressed as we try to balance work, holiday planning, shopping and traveling. [Read more]

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