by Amber O'Neal | Aug 27, 2007 | healthy lifestyle
Appetizer Do more to actively maintain “Brain Health.” Main Course The Alliance for Aging Research, a nonprofit organization, recommends following these 10 steps to keep your brain and your body in shape. 1. Eat a Brain-Healthy Diet. Diets rich in omega-3...
by Amber O'Neal | Aug 13, 2007 | diet, diets, exercise, fitness, healthy lifestyle
Appetizer Drink more water. Don’t wait until you’re thirsty – drink up before, during and after exercise to prevent symptoms. Main Course According to the Mayo Clinic, dehydration occurs when you lose more fluid than you take in and your body...
by Amber O'Neal | Mar 19, 2007 | healthy lifestyle
Appetizer Traditionally, healthy eating has required folks to devote a huge chunk of their paychecks to buying groceries, but with a little smart shopping (and some time spent pre-planning), it IS possible to eat well on a budget. Main Course Jennifer May, and RD with...
by Amber O'Neal | Mar 2, 2007 | diet, healthy lifestyle, Nutrition
March is National Nutrition Month, and this year’s theme is 100% Fad Free. We are all encouraged to stop looking for the “quick fix” fad diet and instead focus on developing an overall healthier lifestyle that will lead to long-term weight...
by Amber O'Neal | Feb 20, 2007 | healthy lifestyle, working out
Appetizer While the health benefits associated with working out begin almost immediately, it usually takes a good 12 to 16 weeks to make significant changes to your physical appearance. So, if you have something big planned for the summer…getting married, taking...
by Amber O'Neal | Jan 4, 2007 | Atlanta dietitian, Atlanta personal training, Atlanta pilates, Atlanta prenatal workouts, Atlanta yoga, exercise, fitness, healthy lifestyle, working out
Appetizer It’s totally understandable that you want to start out the year with a running start. You’ve made up your mind to start your journey to a healthy lifestyle, and you want to go after it with everything you have while you’re still in the...
by Amber O'Neal | Jan 1, 2007 | Atlanta dietitian, Atlanta personal training, Atlanta pilates, Atlanta prenatal workouts, Atlanta yoga, healthy lifestyle, wellness
AppetizerStart 2007 with a bang by dedicating MORE energy to your health and commit to making LESS excuses in the new year. I’ve heard many people say that they don’t make New Year’s resolutions because they are contrived. While I tend to agree that...
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 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 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 2, 2006 | Atlanta personal training, exercise, fitness, healthy lifestyle, weights, work out, working out, workout schedule
AppetizerSpend LESS than 1 hour lifting weights. Unless you are planning to compete in a bodybuilding or figure competition, you do not need to weight train for more than an hour at a time. After 45 -60 minutes of training weight training, the muscle building &...
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 28, 2006 | Atlanta dietitian, Atlanta personal training, Atlanta pilates, Atlanta prenatal workouts, Atlanta yoga, healthy lifestyle, wellness
Appetizer Learn MORE about what kind of quitter you are. What’s the best way for you to change your unhealthy habits? If you don’t know, figure it out soon because it could be the most important step towards a healthier lifestyle. Main Course There are 2...
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 25, 2006 | Atlanta dietitian, Atlanta personal training, Atlanta pilates, Atlanta prenatal workouts, Atlanta yoga, healthy lifestyle, wellness
Appetizer Ask MORE questions. There’s no such thing as a dumb question. Well, that may not be entirely true, but one thing is for sure – The dumbest question of all is the one that doesn’t get asked. Don’t be embarassed that you don’t...
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...
