The Musings of a Working Mom

Another question I get asked a lot by clients - Can I eat carbs if I want to lose weight?  Here is a great article from Beachbody.com that explains why certain carbs are good for you.  Enjoy... There’s Nothing Wrong with Bread Be honest. You love bread. Everybody loves bread. However, for a number of reasons, many people are avoiding bread and other wheat products completely these days. While I’ll concede that many folks consume a bit too much starch, bread is actually a delicious and nutritious food that deserves a place in most of our diets. One Important Caveat There’s a lot of things labeled as bread at the market and unfortunately, as is often the case with food, all of these products are not created equally. The bread that I’m promoting up here on my soapbox, is handmade using traditional fermentation methods and is often composed of a variety of fresh-milled whole grains and seeds. Simply put—and I know this label can be nebulous as well, I...

As a Registered Dietitian, I often get asked by women (and men) what kind of "diet" should they follow to lose weight.  Well guess what?  Dieting is not key to weight loss!  Matter of fact, one of the biggest mistakes people make in their weight loss journey, is that they drastically cut calories while increasing physical activity in the hopes of losing weight.  Here is a great article (courtesy of Oxygen Magazine) that explains why cutting calories can actually hurt your weight loss efforts. http://www.oxygenmag.com.au/Nutrition/tabid/620/entryid/1458/YOUR-EAT-MORE-TO-STAY-FIT-FOR-LIFE-PLAN.aspx YOUR “EAT MORE TO STAY FIT FOR LIFE” PLAN Posted in [ Uncategorized ]  By  Oxygen Magazine YOUR “EAT MORE TO STAY FIT FOR LIFE” PLAN Are you undereating? If so, you’re not alone. In fact, among active women it’s a more common problem than you think. Here, the signs and a plan to fix it. BY JENNIFER SYGO, MSC, RD Fuelling your metabolism Your bod...