NY City’s Department of Health and Hygiene surveyed over 11,000 customers in 2007 and then again in 2008 at 13 fast-food chains. They found the people consumer fewer calories (106 less, to be exact) if they check the calorie count before ordering. Hats off to the city for passing a labeling law that requires fast-food [...] Read Full Story

This past Saturday and Sunday, the iHealthchic Race team helped coordinate the Girls in Motion ( www.girlsinmotion.org ) Trick or Treat Triathlon for boys and girls up to age 14. There were just under 200 children racing and what FUN we had encouraging these youngsters as they challenged their physical abilities. Lucky for us, we had the BEST jobs working the transition area. The determination and grit we witnessed was such an inspiration. We love helping this organization because of its wo... Read Full Story

Continuing the share out of Dr. Oz’s “Greatest Health Tips,” today we pick back up with # 16…. #16. Put it in the bank…finances are often listed as a major stressor. Put some money aside for emergencies and you will sleep better. Stress drives people to do things that aren’t the best for them like smoking, drinking, binging on sweets or other comfort foods, etc. #17. Have as much sex as possible…just don’t quit your day job! LOL. #18. Know your numbers…then aim lower. Like blood pressure 115/... Read Full Story

Continuing the share out of Dr. Oz’s “Greatest Health Tips,” today we pick back up with # 11…. #11. Avoid fad diets…it’s not about low carbs or certain colored foods. It’s more about decreasing your caloric intake by 100 calories a day for continuous, extended keep-it-off fat loss. #12. Be a smart patient. Seek a 2nd opinion before undergoing a procedure. Know your health history and that of your family. #13. Lose the beer belly. Or doughnut belly. Whatever –just take a tape measure and mak... Read Full Story

Continuing the share out of Dr. Oz’s “Greatest Health Tips” we’ll pick back up with lucky #6…. #6. Taste the colors. Your goal? Eat 9 fistfuls of the colorful flavonoid & antioxidant packed wonder foods and do your body good. #7. Brushing is not enough. Floss baby, floss. #8. Take a deep belly breath. Any time. A dose of oxygen will make you feel happier and more alert. #9. Join a yoga class. Yoga eases stress, lowers your heart rate, increases flexibility and a bunch o’ other stuff. ... Read Full Story

Continuing the share out of Dr. Oz’s “Greatest Health Tips” we’ll pick back up with lucky #6…. #6. Taste the colors. Your goal? Eat 9 fistfuls of the colorful flavonoid & antioxidant packed wonder foods and do your body good. #7. Brushing is not enough. Floss baby, floss. #8. Take a deep belly breath. Any time. A dose of oxygen will make you feel happier and more alert. #9. Join a yoga class. Yoga eases stress, lowers your heart rate, increases flexibility and a bunch o’ other stuff. ... Read Full Story

Once again, my friends at Men’s Health (www.menshealth.com) have compiled a list of Dr. Oz’s (www.Oprah.com ) top 25 greatest health tips…otherwise entitled, “How sex, dental floss, and belly laughs can make a good life GREAT!” I’ll share a few at a time. Enjoy! #1. ROTF and LMAO….laughing does a ton of good stuff for you. #2. Don’t skip breakfast…you end up eating less during the day & it keep your metabolism going and studies show folks perform better if they eat a decent b... Read Full Story

Once again, my friends at Men’s Health (www.menshealth.com) have compiled a list of Dr. Oz’s (www.Oprah.com ) top 25 greatest health tips…otherwise entitled, “How sex, dental floss, and belly laughs can make a good life GREAT!” I’ll share a few at a time. Enjoy! #1. ROTF and LMAO….laughing does a ton of good stuff for you. #2. Don’t skip breakfast…you end up eating less during the day & it keep your metabolism going and studies show folks perform better if they eat a decent b... Read Full Story

A dear friend and personal trainer from Houston, Texas sent the following 10 commandments this morning. GREAT advice to help whittle your waist and kick fat to the curb. Enjoy and happy Monday! 1. Thou shalt honor and believe in thyself. 2. Thou shalt move thy booty. Move it and move it some more. 3. Thou shalt never go hungry again. Eat small meals and healthy snacks throughout the day. 4. Thou shalt stock the fridge with the right stuff – lean proteins, grains, fruits and vegetables... Read Full Story

A dear friend and personal trainer from Houston, Texas sent the following 10 commandments this morning. GREAT advice to help whittle your waist and kick fat to the curb. Enjoy and happy Monday! 1. Thou shalt honor and believe in thyself. 2. Thou shalt move thy booty. Move it and move it some more. 3. Thou shalt never go hungry again. Eat small meals and healthy snacks throughout the day. 4. Thou shalt stock the fridge with the right stuff – lean proteins, grains, fruits and vegetables... Read Full Story