by Amber O'Neal | Oct 26, 2006 | Atlanta dietitian, eating healthy, eating out, food, Nutrition, nutritionist
AppetizerOK, let’s be real. The truth about dinner is that nobody has time to cook a healthy meal from scratch every night. The truth about dinner is that our busy lifestyles require us to eat out for a variety of reasons – business travel, soccer games,...
by Amber O'Neal | Oct 15, 2006 | Atlanta dietitian, diets, eating healthy, eating out, food, healthy lifestyle, Nutrition, nutritionist
Appetizer Eat MORE often. In an effort to lose weight, or because they’re distracted with work or another activity, many people wait until they’re absolutely famished before they eat. This is a surefire way to unconsiously add on the pounds. Main...
by Amber O'Neal | Oct 2, 2006 | Atlanta dietitian, Atlanta personal training, Atlanta pilates, Atlanta prenatal workouts, Atlanta yoga, exercise, fitness, weights, work out, working out
AppetizerDepend LESS on spot reduction for getting rid of nagging fat deposits. No matter what you’ve heard in the past, I’m here to tell you that you can’t spot reduce! This means that you can’t make your stomach flat by doing crunches –...
by Amber O'Neal | Sep 12, 2006 | Atlanta dietitian, Atlanta personal training, Atlanta pilates, Atlanta prenatal workouts, Atlanta yoga, exercise, fitness
AppetizerBe MORE accountable for your health by making LESS excuses. Yes, we all know that there are many reasons (“excuses”) for why we can’t work out or eat healthy. Do any of these sound familiar?“I have to work.”“There’s...
by Amber O'Neal | Sep 1, 2006 | Atlanta dietitian, Atlanta personal training, Atlanta pilates, Atlanta prenatal workouts, Atlanta yoga, eating healthy, exercise, fitness, healthy lifestyle, Nutrition, nutritionist
As you know, Café Physique is a virtual café based on the More or Less Philosophy of healthy living which states that by integrating small changes into our daily lives, we (regular people) can realistically achieve our weight loss and fitness goals. These changes...
by Amber O'Neal | Aug 28, 2006 | Atlanta dietitian, Nutrition, nutritionist
AppetizerPut LESS junk into your kid’s lunch. Now that school is back in full swing for most students, it’s time for parents to start really putting some thought into their lunches. Main CourseThe American Dietetic Association recommends that a...
by Amber O'Neal | Aug 24, 2006 | Atlanta dietitian, Nutrition, nutritionist
AppetizerBe LESS critical of eggs and include MORE of them in your diet. In the past, eggs were given a bad rap because they contain cholesterol, and researchers have found that high cholesterol leads to heart disease. However, in 2000, the American Heart...
by Amber O'Neal | Aug 23, 2006 | Atlanta dietitian, Atlanta personal training, Atlanta pilates, Atlanta prenatal workouts, Atlanta yoga, exercise, fitness, healthy lifestyle
AppetizerFind MORE like-minded friends. “Birds of a feather flock together” means that people who are similar to each other often spend time together. Take some time out to think about who you tend to spend your free time with and what you do during that...
by Amber O'Neal | Aug 22, 2006 | Atlanta dietitian, Nutrition, nutritionist
AppetizerEat MORE apples. Having an apple before dinner may help you lose weight or maintain your current weight loss. Fiber has been proven to make us feel fuller, and the average apple has about 5 grams of fiber. Studies in Washington have shown that by taking in...
by Amber O'Neal | Aug 21, 2006 | Atlanta dietitian, Nutrition, nutritionist
AppetizerIf you don’t like vegetables, find MORE unique ways to sneak them in to your diet. Do you find it easier to scrub the toilet than get all 5 of your recommended servings of veggies throughout the day? If so, you may need to get creative with how you...
by Amber O'Neal | Aug 17, 2006 | Atlanta dietitian, eating healthy, Nutrition, nutritionist
AppetizerEat MORE salmon. High in Omega-3 fatty acides (the “good” fat), salmon is a lean protein often overlooked when healthy eaters are trying to put together a meal plan. Although fish is a staple of many diets, a lot of people are intimidated because...
by Amber O'Neal | Aug 16, 2006 | Atlanta dietitian, diet, diets, eating healthy, Nutrition, nutritionist
AppetizerPre-plan your meals MORE often. When you wait until you’re hungry to start thinking of what to eat, chances are high that you’ll end up just grabbing whatever is readily available – chips, cookies, and other high-calorie snacks. By planning...
by Amber O'Neal | Aug 15, 2006 | Atlanta dietitian, eating healthy, Nutrition, nutritionist
AppetizerKnow MORE about your eating personality. Agnes Kolor is a registered dietitian who has appeared as a diet expert on numerous television shows including the Oprah Winfrey Show, CNN, and the Food Network. She formerly was the spokesperson for the New York State...
by Amber O'Neal | Aug 10, 2006 | Atlanta dietitian, Atlanta personal training, Atlanta pilates, Atlanta prenatal workouts, Atlanta yoga, exercise, fitness
Whether you are working out with a personal trainer or if you’re training clients, you should always expect to give and receive the best! Please visit the IDEA Health & Fitness Association Newsletter for an article that I wrote about how personal trainers...
by Amber O'Neal | Aug 9, 2006 | Atlanta dietitian, diet, diets, eating healthy, Nutrition, nutritionist
AppetizerEat MORE protein. Muscle tissue is about 15 to 20 percent protein, so if you’re working out and want to maintain all the great muscle you’re building, you need to make sure that you’re getting enough protein. Main CourseThe American Dietetic...
by Amber O'Neal | Aug 7, 2006 | Atlanta dietitian, Atlanta personal training, Atlanta pilates, Atlanta prenatal workouts, Atlanta yoga, eating healthy, fitness, healthy lifestyle, weight loss, weightloss
Appetizer Brush your teeth MORE often. Aside from just fighting cavities, brushing after every meal serves as a psychological cue to stop eating. If you’re out and about without a toothbrush, try popping a strong sugar-free breath mint or Listerine strip....
by Amber O'Neal | Aug 3, 2006 | Atlanta dietitian, burn calories, eating healthy, empty calories, food, hidden calories, Nutrition, nutritionist
AppetizerBring LESS tempting foods into your house. It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to figure out that if chocolate cake is your all-time favorite dessert and you have a decadent chocolate cake sitting on your kitchen counter, staring at you every evening...
by Amber O'Neal | Aug 1, 2006 | Atlanta dietitian, Atlanta personal training, Atlanta pilates, Atlanta prenatal workouts, Atlanta yoga, eating healthy, exercise, fitness, healthy lifestyle, wellness
As you know, Café Physique is a virtual café based on the More or Less Philosophy of healthy living which states that by integrating small changes into our daily lives, we (regular people) can realistically achieve our weight loss and fitness goals. These changes...
