by Amber O'Neal | Sep 26, 2007 | Cafe Physique Atlanta
AppetizerCommit to eating less of the food on your plate. Main CourseFor some of us, “Build it, and they will come” has turned into “Serve it, and I will eat it.” So much of what we eat is psychological. You may not even be thinking about...
by Amber O'Neal | Sep 21, 2007 | Cafe Physique Atlanta
AppetizerChange up your fitness routine more often – every 4 to 6 weeks to be exact. Main CourseSurely Benjamin Franklin had us in mind when he said, “The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results.”...
by Amber O'Neal | Sep 17, 2007 | diet, food, weight loss, weightloss
Appetizer Spend less time comparing your weight loss progress to that of the opposite sex. Main Course Eating right and working out with your mate can be fun and inspiring, but just make sure that you don’t compare your results to his or hers. Ladies:...
by Amber O'Neal | Sep 12, 2007 | healthy lifestyle, Nutrition, weight loss
AppetizerWake up hungry more often. Main CourseI’m sure you’re wondering about how I’m going to squeeze a benefit out of this one. Reason #1 – You are much more likely to eat breakfast if you’re hungry, and skipping breakfast is a sure...
by Amber O'Neal | Sep 10, 2007 | Cafe Physique Atlanta
Appetizer Spend less time doing crunches. Main Course One of the biggest exercise myths around is that doing crunches or sit-ups will whittle away your belly fat. It seems to make sense. If you want a smaller stomach, do more ab exercises. However, it doesn’t...
by Amber O'Neal | Sep 5, 2007 | diet, diets, eating out, food, healthy lifestyle, Nutrition, weight loss, weightloss
Appetizer Got carried away with too much sweet stuff? Ingest more fiber and protein to help even things out. Main Course Too much cake, candy or cookies can make you feel like crap. Depending on your blood sugar level, you may even start to feel a little shaky because...
by Amber O'Neal | Sep 3, 2007 | exercise, weight loss, weightloss
Appetizer Walking is the easiest, most universal, inexpensive and readily available form of exercise. Do it more often for increased health benefits and weight loss. Main CourseLack of sidewalks, long distances between locations and crazy traffic make American cities...
by Amber O'Neal | Aug 31, 2007 | Cafe Physique Atlanta
Appetizer Think of food less in terms of “good food” vs. “bad food,” and more in terms of the actual number of calories you are consuming. Main Course A recent study shows that we tend to overestimate just how healthy certain foods and...
by Amber O'Neal | Aug 27, 2007 | Cafe Physique Atlanta
Appetizer Don’t eat more just because your friends, co-workers or family happen to be munching away. Main Course The power of suggestion is strong, so you might actually start to crave what someone else is having when you see them eating. If you’re not...
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 20, 2007 | Cafe Physique Atlanta
Appetizer Do more yoga. While this ancient practice is best known for its stress-relieving and flexibility benefits, some studies have found that yoga can also help reduce chronic pain. Main Course It’s hard to think about exercise when just making it through...
by Amber O'Neal | Aug 16, 2007 | Cafe Physique Atlanta
Appetizer Eat less of them, but don’t eliminate your favorite foods even if they are high in fat, sugar or salt. Main Course The most popular health & diet gurus don’t always seem to remember this, but let’s be real – eating is not just...
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 | Aug 12, 2007 | exercise, weight loss, working out
Appetizer Fitness boot camps are all the craze! If you haven’t participated in one, sign up and met moving. It’s a great opportunity to spend more time with others while burning calories galore. Main Course What Are fitness boot camps?Fitness boot camps...
by Amber O'Neal | Aug 7, 2007 | diet, Nutrition, weight loss
AppetizerEat breakfast more often. Besides providing energy to carry you through the rest of your day, eating breakfast daily can actually help you consume less calories overall. Main CourseEating breakfast is an integral part to any healthy eating plan, but...
by Amber O'Neal | Aug 6, 2007 | diet, fast food, Nutrition, weight loss
AppetizerWhen your schedule requires you to swing through the nearest drive-thru, only order exactly what you need to curb your hunger and not a single item more – even if the “value” meal looks like a better deal. Inevitably, you end up taking in...
by Amber O'Neal | Aug 2, 2007 | diet, eating out, Nutrition, weight loss
Appetizer Enjoy dining out with loved ones and friends, but spend more time choosing your food. Hasty decisions, especially those made when your stomach is growling, are often bad ones. Main Course Most people find it relatively easy to eat right at home, but they...
by Amber O'Neal | Jul 31, 2007 | diet, Nutrition, weight loss
AppetizerA healthy heart and hot bod are are indeed reasons enough for working out and eating right, but go ahead…Give yourself even more of an incentive to work hard. Main CourseWhat motivates you to push through one more rep or ask for “salad dressing on...
