by Amber O'Neal | Jul 24, 2007 | diet, food, Nutrition
Appetizer Put more thought into what you’re ordering at the all-u-can-eat buffet. Whether you’re planning a trip to Las Vegas – home to some of the most lavish buffets in the country – or whether you and your family are just headed to the...
by Amber O'Neal | Jul 22, 2007 | diet, fitness, Nutrition
Appetizer Yes, I know that you’re too busy to work out and eat right because of work, the kids, other commitments, etc. I’m also fully aware that you have no clue of how to get started because you’re completely overwhelmed by all of the fitness and...
by Amber O'Neal | Jun 8, 2007 | diets, fitness, food, Nutrition, Personal Training
The time has finally come to expand this blog into a full-blown business, so please allow me to formally introduce Cafe Physique Personal Training & Nutrition…Where Food, Fitness, and Fun Are a Way of Life!!!! Please visit www.cafephysique.com for a look at...
by Amber O'Neal | Apr 13, 2007 | fitness, Nutrition
AppetizerIn the past parents worried more about their children being home by the time the street lights came on then whether or not they got the recommended amount of daily activity. Today parents are advised to monitor their children’s body mass index...
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 | Dec 22, 2006 | Atlanta dietitian, eating healthy, eating out, empty calories, hidden calories, Nutrition, nutritionist
AppetizerDon’t take in MORE calories than necessary while doing your Christmas shopping this holiday season. Unruly children, grumpy salespeople, impossible parking…All of this holiday-time mall chaos can cause many of us to head for the nearest food court...
by Amber O'Neal | Dec 6, 2006 | Atlanta dietitian, eating healthy, hidden calories, Nutrition, nutritionist
AppetizerThis holiday season, spend LESS time obsessing about how late you eat your last meal or snack. Many people are under the impression that eating food late at night makes you gain weight, but researchers agree that the only thing that matters is total caloric...
by Amber O'Neal | Nov 27, 2006 | Atlanta dietitian, Atlanta personal training, Atlanta pilates, Atlanta prenatal workouts, Atlanta yoga, exercise, fitness, Nutrition, nutritionist, working out
Appetizer…So spend LESS time fretting about what you ate or how much you didn’t work out. Hopefully you enjoyed time off with your family and friends, and now is the time to continue on your healthy lifestyle journey. I know, I know…You were on a...
by Amber O'Neal | Nov 17, 2006 | Atlanta dietitian, Atlanta personal training, Atlanta pilates, Atlanta prenatal workouts, Atlanta yoga, exercise, fitness, Nutrition, nutritionist
AppetizerSo you’re absolutely dying for some chocolate, but your new diet forbids it? You should kick that diet to the curb, and forbid yourself from LESS foods. There are really very few horrible foods, so nearly anything can be enjoyed in moderation. Instead...
by Amber O'Neal | Oct 30, 2006 | Atlanta dietitian, diet, eating out, Nutrition, nutritionist
AppetizerQ: How can I make healthy choices when ordering Chinese takeout?A: Order MORE foods that you can actually recognize. Sounds simple enough, right? One of the easiest ways to avoid hidden calories in Chinese food is to stay away from foods that are covered with...
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 | 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 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...
