An article written by Michael Hill of the Associated Press and published in the January 8, 2010 issue of the Arizona Daily Star states that of 10 chain restaurants studied, menu items had caloric content an average of 18 percent higher than...
If you’re planning on a snack, be sure to remove the quantity you plan to eat (preferably 1 serving) and put it on a plate or in a bowl. If you eat ice cream from the container, chips from a...
A fitness article entitled “Take it Easy?” You must be thinking this is some sort of joke. No I’m completely serious. I’m not telling you to sit on the couch and watch soap operas and munch on potato chips. I’m...
Instead of putting serving dishes on the table, serve yourself a small portion of each item in the kitchen. When getting more food requires a walk, you are less likely to reach for a second portion. Remember to eat slowly so your...
One factor that often inhibits progress in both the diet and the exercise departments is what I’ll call the “identity crisis.” Maybe you have been overweight most of your life or were the last kid picked in gym class. Perhaps...
Hi! I’m Susan Dawson-Cook. Welcome to Fit Women Rock, the blog that will help you achieve your fitness goals. Whether you are getting in shape for the first time or preparing to step it up to the next level, you...