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 18, 2006 | Atlanta dietitian, eating out, empty calories, hidden calories, Nutrition, nutritionist
AppetizerEat LESS fried foods. If fried chicken, seafood or French fries are among your favorites, try to limit your intake and enjoy them in small amounts only on special occasions. Main CourseQ: How can you avoid fried foods when you’re eating out?A: Order grilled...
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 14, 2006 | Atlanta dietitian, Atlanta personal training, fitness, healthy lifestyle, Nutrition, nutritionist
AppetizerBe MORE diligent about maintaining your healthy lifestyle – even when traveling. It’s especially easy to fall off the wagon when you’re away from the familiarity and routine of home and at the mercy of calorie-laden airport food courts. Main...
by Amber O'Neal | Jul 13, 2006 | healthy lifestyle, wellness
AppetizerGet MORE sleep. Lack of sleep causes an increase in cortisol, and high levels of this stress hormone can lead to overeating and feelings of hunger. Missing out on sleep can also cause your body to store more fat. Main CourseIf you have trouble getting a good...
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...
by Amber O'Neal | Jul 8, 2006 | Atlanta personal training, Atlanta pilates, Atlanta prenatal workouts, Atlanta yoga, exercise, fitness, healthy lifestyle, wellness, work out, working out
Appetizer Mix it up a little MORE. Variety really is the spice of life, so don’t get stuck in a rut doing the same old stuff all the time. Main Course 10 Signs It’s Time to Change Your Exercise Routine:1. You skip your workouts to bathe the cat.2. You own...
by Amber O'Neal | Jul 6, 2006 | Atlanta dietitian, eating healthy, food, Nutrition, nutritionist, weight loss, weightloss, wellness
AppetizerEat MORE nuts. People who eat a handful of peanuts or mixed nuts daily are more likely to keep weight off than others who don’t include the high-fat snacks. This theory was proven in a study at Harvard University.When you think of how many nuts make up a...
by Amber O'Neal | Jul 5, 2006 | Atlanta dietitian, eating healthy, empty calories, hidden calories, Nutrition, nutritionist
AppetizerEat LESS smoothies. Yeah, I know that they are made with real fruit, but they’re not the same as actually eating real fruit – especially when they’re chock full of other stuff like fruit juice concentrate, whole milk dairy products, added sugar, chocolate, or...
by Amber O'Neal | Jul 4, 2006 | Atlanta personal training, Atlanta pilates, Atlanta prenatal workouts, Atlanta yoga, fitness, healthy lifestyle, weight loss, weightloss, wellness, work out, working out
AppetizerSpend LESS time doing stuff that you hate. Don’t always waste your time trying to force your way through exercises that you can’t stand doing. We’re all entitled to lazy days, so there will always be times that you have to drag yourself to a...
by Amber O'Neal | Jul 3, 2006 | Atlanta dietitian, eating healthy, healthy lifestyle, Nutrition, nutritionist
Appetizer Evaluate eating LESS meat. Creating a healthy eating philosophy that works for you is much more effective than going on someone else’s diet. Investigate some different styles of eating that may be more in tune with your tastes and/or beliefs.Most everyone...
by Amber O'Neal | Jul 2, 2006 | Atlanta dietitian, Atlanta personal training, Atlanta pilates, Atlanta prenatal workouts, Atlanta yoga, exercise, fitness, healthy lifestyle, working out
Appetizer Lose weight MORE slowly. Now that summer is in full force, many of us are in a hurry to lose a few pounds before we hit the beach. Frolicking around in a swimsuit is the one time that we are most reminded of our cottage cheese-like enemy…cellulite. The...
by Amber O'Neal | Jul 1, 2006 | Atlanta dietitian, Atlanta personal training, Atlanta pilates, Atlanta prenatal workouts, Atlanta yoga, eating healthy, exercise, fitness, weight loss, weightloss, 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 can realistically achieve our weight loss and fitness goals. These changes typically involve...
by Amber O'Neal | Jun 30, 2006 | Atlanta dietitian, Nutrition, nutritionist, weight loss, weightloss, wellness
AppetizerSatisfy your sweet tooth MORE often. I bet you didn’t think I was going to say that, did you? Well, it’s true. You should periodically allow yourself to reasonably splurge on something that you’re craving because this will help you avoid an all-out binge....
by Amber O'Neal | Jun 29, 2006 | Atlanta personal training, Atlanta pilates, Atlanta prenatal workouts, Atlanta yoga, fitness, healthy lifestyle, weights, work out, working out
Appetizer Learn MORE about strength training. As a follow-up to my WebMD for a great strength training workout: 1) Warm up for five minutes with light cardiovascular exercise, such as brisk walking and arm circles, before lifting. 2) Perform one to three sets of 8 to...
by Amber O'Neal | Jun 28, 2006 | Atlanta personal training, Atlanta pilates, Atlanta prenatal workouts, Atlanta yoga, fitness, Personal Training, weights, work out, working out
AppetizerWork with personal trainers MORE often because they have the expertise to help you achieve your physical fitness goals. Certified Personal Trainers (CPT’s) have a broad base of knowledge that you can tap into, and they will usually put together an entire work...
