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Five Fad Diets That Aren’t Bad Diets!

by Shelia | Nov 19, 2015 | Diet

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, there’s no diet plan that can quite match the efficacy of simply eating less and exercising more. Despite that, some among us will invariably succumb to the lure of so-called fad diet. But that might just be okay.

Enjoy a Cornucopia of Healthy Holiday Options.

by Wendy | Nov 16, 2015 | General Information, Recipes

So it begins. The holiday season of falling off wagons, backsliding, cheating, and excusing behavior we’d be ashamed of the other 48 weeks or so of the year. There’s hope! Here’s a few of our favorite delicious – and healthy – riffs on holiday classics.

Not So Fast!

by Amanda | Nov 12, 2015 | Diet, General Information, Tips

Diet tips. Advice. Sure-fire strategies, old-wives’ tales, and the latest fad diets. When you’re on a weight loss journey, you’ll encounter tips, tricks, and advice from all sides. But beware, here are our top five diet tips that are actually diet MYTHS!

Winter is Coming

by Wendy | Nov 10, 2015 | Exercise, Tips

Wintertime’s coming – and even here in Memphis and the Mid-South it will soon be a bit too chilly for some of us to head out for our morning run. In additional to your trusty treadmill, here’s a list of effective indoor exercises to help keep you lean during the winter.

Nothing is Motivational

by Amanda | Nov 6, 2015 | Motivation

No Jillian Michaels video, inspirational cat picture, or Black Eyed Peas song is inherently motivational – no matter how many times they repeat that darn catchy chorus. We all find inspiration in such things, but the drive to lose weight and get healthy comes from inside us. And that’s a great thing.

A New Fall Favorite – Spaghetti Squash

by Wendy | Nov 4, 2015 | Recipes

Wait just a minute before you wrinkle your nose! This squash is different than the rest. You've probably seen this variety on grocery store shelves. It is the canary-yellow oval object next to the normal varieties. Once cooked, the inside of this squash looks more...

Mediplan November Challenge

by Amanda | Nov 1, 2015 | Motivation

We all know how important drinking enough water is to our overall health. This month, we've decided to have a Mediplan November challenge! Our challenge this month is WATER! Water insures that digestion is happening properly, and that kidneys are functioning...

Lose Weight By Eating These Foods!

by Shelia | Oct 29, 2015 | Diet, General Information, Tips

Your body burns calories to digest and process the food you eat. So think about it: when you eat low- and zero-calorie foods, you can transform eating into exercise and almost certainly BURN more calories than you consume!

Power Up!

by Shelia | Oct 26, 2015 | Motivation, Tips

A successful weight loss effort takes work. And work takes energy. And some days… Well, some days, energy is simply tough to come by. Read on for our top-five energy boosters to help you power through the toughest days of your journey.

On the Menu – Fall Edition.

by Wendy | Oct 23, 2015 | Recipes

The season’s changing – which means new and exciting fall flavors will be featured at your local farmer’s market. Here are a few of the season’s best bets.

Diet Recipes That’ll Trick Your Tastebuds.

by Wendy | Oct 22, 2015 | Recipes

Nonfat. low-cal. carb-free. “Diet Food” can be a valuable tool in your weight loss tool box. But why does it have to taste so bad? It doesn’t! Here are a few recipes so tasty, they’ll trick your taste buds into thinking they’re anything but “Diet Food.”