Archive for June, 2006
Staying Motivated When Losing Weight
One of the questions I’m asked most often in emails is how to stay motivated when trying to lose weight.
This is an excellent question, but sometimes difficult to answer because everyone is so different. What motivates me may not motivate you and vice versa.
Ultimately, your biggest motivation should be reaching for the end result - [...]Another Step In Battling the Obesity Epidemic
I was happy to read this morning in my local newspaper that all three hospitals here in Saskatoon will be reducing portion sizes on fatty items like poutine and offering healthier options on their menus.
Some changes include baking potatoes instead of frying them, offering fattier foods only once a week instead of each day, and [...]Create Your Own Healthy Smoothie
There are endless variations for smoothie recipes, but if you’re looking for something quick with ingredients you have on hand, it’s easy to come up with your own low-fat smoothie recipe in 5 minutes.
1 cup fruit juice (or skim milk to make it creamier)
1 cup fat-free plain or flavored yogurt
1 cup [...]Weight Loss Crossword
I’ve just added an online crossword for some fun to test your nutrition and weight loss knowledge.
Weight Loss Crossword
Let me know what you think and I’ll possibly add some more challenging ones in the future.
Restaurants Can Help Fight Obesity
Finally, someone has spoken up about how restaurants contribute to obesity and how they can help turn it around.
“The report, requested and funded by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, lays out ways to help consumers manage their intake of calories from restaurants, cafeterias and ready-to-eat meals bought at grocery stores.”
It’s unbelievable how much people [...]