Losing Weight is Not About Diet and Exercise

Anyone who has a weight problem knows that losing weight is not “just” about diet and exercise. Take the case of Jane.  Middle-aged and moderately inactive, Jane now weighs 15 pounds more than she did after last year's New Year's resolution. Today she told me her “new” New Year's resolution:  “I'm going to lose 40 pounds by Derby day. I just need to get motivated. I just need to eat right and exercise. But, I just can't seem to do, what I know I should do, what I need to do … I guess. Or whatever I have to do ... I guess...” Continued >>

Nutrition Books for New Year's Resolutions

Each New Year brings nutrition resolutions. Common among those resolutions are promises to eat less junk food, enjoy more fruits and vegetables, drink less coffee, lose weight... I'm sure you know your list! To help implement your resolutions (or those of your friends and family members), I recommend the following books, most of which are written by nutrition experts: registered dietitians (R.D.). Continued >>

Depression

Sadness, albeit unpleasant, is a normal temporary emotion. Experiencing sadness to the extent where it creates feelings of hopelessness, helplessness and worthlessness with a chronic negative impact on us, our families, friends and coworkers is abnormal and could be a sign of major depression. Continued >>

Ring in the New Year with Some Old-time Family Favorite Recipes

New Year's resolutions come and go, but old-time comfort food favorites with a few modifications are what's cooking for the New Year. Fried chicken and mashed potatoes were a staple in our household when I was growing up. The recipes below are designed for easier preparation and to be lower in calories, but high on taste. Continued >>