Earlier this week, we talked about some simple strategies to help keep you on the track with weight maintenance or weight loss. Today, let’s continue that conversation with a few more ideas that are easy to implement. 1. Eat off a plate in stead of eating straight out of a large box or bag. This goes [...] Read Full Story

Looking for effective ways to stay on track with your diet and weight loss goals? Here are a few simple strategies to help you get there–gathered from researchers at colleges around the U.S. 1. Pay attention. Really, you say? You betcha, instead of wolfing down your meal, slow down and note the color, texture, smell [...] Read Full Story

Looking for effective ways to stay on track with your diet and weight loss goals? Here are a few simple strategies to help you get there–gathered from researchers at colleges around the U.S. 1. Pay attention. Really, you say? You betcha, instead of wolfing down your meal, slow down and note the color, texture, smell [...] Read Full Story

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

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 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 [...] 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, [...] 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 [...] Read Full Story