Behavior Change

It takes about 20″ for the brain to receive messages from the stomach that food has arrived. When we eat rapidly, not only does it negatively affect our digestion, but it also makes us want more to eat as we may not be quite satisfied. Pushing the plate away when you first begin to feel…

Research repeatedly shows that those who set New Year’s resolutions often fall off the wagon about mid January. Why? Because the individual didn’t have a clear cut, stepwise process formulated as to how he or she was going to reach that goal. Health goals continue to be #1 when it comes to setting New Year’s…

Those with diabetes or on a weight loss program often think they can’t have any treats or goodies. Nothing could be further from the truth. However, in order not to sabotage your weight loss efforts or cause blood glucose levels to skyrocket, it’s important to keep these three tips in mind when having a little…