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 | 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 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 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 8, 2006 | Atlanta personal training, eating healthy, exercise, fitness
AppetizerSummer is winding down, so eat LESS and move MORE to avoid gaining weight as you head back to school. This message applies to working adults as well because busy fall schedules and shorter daylight hours often lead to extra pounds for us too. A recent study...
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...
by Amber O'Neal | Jul 31, 2006 | Atlanta dietitian, eating healthy, hidden calories, Nutrition, nutritionist
Appetizer Eat LESS servings at each meal. Try this experiment for a week – or even just a day: Fix your plate as your normally would, but before you eat, take the time to determine how many servings of food you are taking in. You may be surprised to find out...
by Amber O'Neal | Jul 27, 2006 | Atlanta dietitian, Atlanta personal training, Atlanta pilates, Atlanta prenatal workouts, Atlanta yoga, eating healthy, healthy lifestyle
AppetizerBe LESS impatient. Now that you’ve incorporated resistance training into your fitness plan, you’re ready to see some immediate results. Well, don’t rush things; Take your time because improvements will come sooner than you think. Main...
by Amber O'Neal | Jul 26, 2006 | Atlanta dietitian, Atlanta personal training, Atlanta pilates, Atlanta prenatal workouts, Atlanta yoga, eating healthy, fitness, healthy lifestyle, wellness
AppetizerGet MORE lean. We all know that just focusing on what the scale says is not a good idea. The important thing is not how much you weigh but how lean you are, and the best way to get lean is to work out AND watch what you eat. Many of you are reading this and...
by Amber O'Neal | Jul 21, 2006 | Atlanta dietitian, eating healthy, healthy lifestyle, Nutrition, nutritionist
AppetizerBuy MORE fresh produce. While frozen veggies and canned fruits (in juice, not syrup) are healthy alternatives, nothing beats fresh produce when it comes to nutritional value and great taste. Main CourseHere are some tips from Evelyn Gezo, RD to keep your...
by Amber O'Neal | Jul 20, 2006 | Atlanta dietitian, eating healthy, Nutrition, nutritionist
Appetizer Eat MORE berries. According to ADA spokesperson, Lona Sandon, if you only do one thing this summer to improve your diet, you should have a cup of mixed fresh berries — blackberries, blueberries, or strawberries — every day. They’ll help you...
by Amber O'Neal | Jul 19, 2006 | Atlanta dietitian, eating healthy, empty calories, healthy lifestyle, hidden calories, Nutrition, nutritionist, weightloss, wellness
AppetizerHeart disease is the #1 killer of American adults. In an effort to combat this disease, you should buy MORE check marks. If you want to be a smart shopper, look for the heart check mark. It’s your sign of heart-healthy foods. Main CourseBy issuing its...
by Amber O'Neal | Jul 17, 2006 | eating healthy, healthy lifestyle, wellness
AppetizerExperience LESS guilt when you fall off the wagon. According to the dictionary, guilt is “self-reproach for supposed inadequacy or wrongdoing.” When we eat poorly one day or forego a planned workout for an evening of reality TV on the couch, we often allow...
by Amber O'Neal | Jul 10, 2006 | Atlanta dietitian, eating healthy, empty calories, healthy lifestyle, hidden calories, Nutrition, wellness
AppetizerEat 100 LESS calories. Come on, you can do it! OK, here’s a little motivation. If all you did was cut 100 calories from your diet each day, you could lose up to 10 pounds in a year. A pound of fat equals 3,500 calories. By cutting100 calories each day for 365...
