The other morning, I was packing the girls’ lunches. I was putting some Milano cookies in a snack bag when everyone started melting down. One of them couldn’t find the shirt she wanted to wear, and the other didn’t like the ponytail I had just done. People were crying and whining and freaking out —… Read More
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Take 30
Don’t do it. You do not need those cookies. They’re not even that good. [Eats cookies.] Why did I just do that? What is the matter with me? Why do I always do this? Sound familiar?
Chicken or the Egg
It’s really easy to fall into the trap of making excuses. No one likes to admit it, but we all do it. And this is especially true when it comes to our health. The two biggest excuses we give when we choose not to do what’s best for ourselves (and, yes, it’s a choice) are… Read More
Upgrade Your Environment
I was working with a client recently, and I suggested that she start doing things like use her fine china or play relaxing music while she eats. She looked at me like, “Yeah, ok, sure, whatever.” I could see it all over her face: This woman isn’t going to help me at all. She just… Read More
Use It Or Lose It
I’m one of those annoying people who loves to work out. I love to run, I love doing hot yoga, and I adore my barre class. I don’t feel like myself if I miss a workout, so I hardly ever do. And this past fall . . . I think I exercised like five times…. Read More
Let’s Talk About Carbs
Oh my gosh, y’all, I am SO over it: the crucifixion of carbs. The very first question I usually get when someone finds out I’m a dietitian is, “What do you think about carbs?” And it’s clear from the way the question is asked that my answer will dictate whether the person asking will overdose… Read More
Get Busy
One of the easiest ways to lose weight is to keep yourself so busy that you’re not constantly thinking about eating or trying not to eat. Before you start screaming at your laptop, I get it — you’re already busy. I’m sure you go 90 to nothing as soon as your feet hit the floor,… Read More
Planning to Fail?
There is a famous quote by Benjamin Franklin: If you fail to plan, you are planning to fail. You’ve probably heard this, and I’m sure you agree. After all, you wouldn’t renovate your house without using an architect, and a trip overseas goes a lot better when you have an itinerary. Having a plan can… Read More
Bigger Is Better
Around the time I decided to quit dieting and trying to lose weight, I signed up for a nutrition class at Georgia State University in Atlanta. Two days a week, I left work, drove downtown, and sat in a classroom with a bunch of 20-somethings and learned about the science of nutrients and how food… Read More
Work It Out
Everyone knows that being active is good for your body. It improves blood flow, it builds muscle and makes you toned, it makes your skin look better — and, yes, it keeps your weight down. It also improves your mood, and it’s an incredible stress reliever. In addition to all this, exercise gives you a… Read More