The Skinny Blog
Our tips and insight that can help make your weight loss journey more successful.The Skinny Blog
Our tips and insight that can help make your weight loss journey more successful.
The Raw Data on Raw Diets
Here’s the skinny on raw food diets from our perspective.
Making a Vow to Lose Weight
Picking the perfect wedding dress is hard. Many brides-to-be visit dress shops multiple times before finding the perfect dress and the perfect fit. Learn about one woman’s commitment to losing weight and wanting to take control of her body in time for her wedding day.
How to Act like a Total Loser
Less calories. More exercise. Those words sure are easy to say. But putting those words into practice to lose weight and live healthy can be intimidating, difficult and downright overwhelming. While each one of us is unique and our weight loss strategies must reflect...
The “Kid’s Attention Span” Workout
We know it's hard to find time to exercise. Work, errands, the kids, chores, book club, the kids: life keeps you pretty tied up. Did I mention "the kids" twice? I won't delete it. It's kind of appropriate. However, we've found a quick and effective set of exercises...
Suggested Serving Size: One iPhone of Salmon and a Fistful of Pasta
It's one thing to understand the benefits of portion control when it comes to obtaining and maintaining a healthy weight. Unfortunately, it's often another thing entirely to try and practice portion control in our everyday lives. Here comes the good news. You don't...
A Lesson in Back-to-School Weight Loss Strategies
Summer's drawing to a close and school will be in session in no time. Transitioning your family back into a school day routine is never easy - but it can be an effective springboard to a healthier lifestyle for you. As you fall back into the habit of early wake up...
Red Bull is for the Birds – Our Top 5 Energy Boosters!
Need an energy boost? There are healthier and more effective ways to do it than guzzling down 16 ounces of some mystery beverage. 1. Exercise More specifically - take a walk. In experiments conducted by Robert Thayer, PhD, at California State University, a brisk...
Froyo. Because YOLO.
Summer's not over just yet - and a bowl of fresh peach frozen yogurt is the perfect way to cool off any sweltering August afternoon. Head out to your local farmer's market for some peaches and meet me right back here for the recipe. Got your peaches? Good. Let's get...
Understanding Calories… Why They Should Matter To You
If you’re trying to lose weight or maintain your weight then understanding calories is extremely important. The most basic way to lose weight is to be more active while you consume fewer calories. After all, weight gain is caused by our calorie intake being higher...
Our Top 5 Brown Bag Lunch Ideas
Rather than grabbing fast food during your lunch break you should consider packing your own lunch to take with you to work. It doesn’t have to actually be packed in a brown bag, but you get the idea - it’s just like when your lunch was packed for school. Spend a few...
What Is A Healthy Meal? Top 5 Things To Remember!
A healthy meal is one that contains vitamins, minerals and other nutrients that our bodies need without containing bad fats, bad carbs and loads of calories. How can you tell when a meal is healthy? It’s easy with these 5 tips. Keep It Simple Don’t get too caught up...
Incorporating Swimming In Your Exercise Routine
If you’ve been thinking about adding swimming to your exercise routine you’re probably aware of the many great reasons to do so. If you haven’t considered jumping into the pool here’s why you should. The Benefits of Swimming sustainable cardiovascular workout promotes...
Staying Committed to Lose on Summer Vacation… Our Tips for Travel!
It can be tough to stay healthy. It can be even tougher to stay committed to a healthy lifestyle when you’re on vacation. It’s important to eat right and remain active even if you’re resting and relaxing on a summer vacation. A vacation might be a break from work, but...
Weight Loss Buddy Systems… Why They Work!
Using the buddy system has advantages in a variety of situations and you probably remember it from school field trips. It’s also used a lot in adventurous outdoor activities for safety purposes. But did you know that you can use the buddy system for weight loss?...
4th Of July Calorie Savers
4th of July picnics, cookouts, parties and potlucks don’t have to be full of calories. American fare is infamously fatty, but it doesn’t have to be. Check out these calorie saving twists on classic patriotic dishes to make your 4th of July a more healthy one. Steer...
Get Grilling! Our Top 10 Ten Grilled Foods.
Don’t be afraid to fire up the grill for a family meal or a summer get-together. Grilling is excellent if you want to add lots of flavor, but not fat and calories. Here are 10 healthy grilled foods that are perfect for any barbeque or cookout. 1. Shrimp Skewers -...
June Recap
The month of June is drawing to a close. We hope it was an eventful month for you and that you made progress toward your weight loss goals. MediPlan has been busy helping people live the healthier lifestyles they have always wanted and needed to live. The last day to...
Top 10 Ways to Keep Motivated
Staying motivated can be one of the hardest parts of committing to a healthy lifestyle. Everyone starts out being enthusiastic about eating right and sticking to their fitness routines, but then interest dwindles. You start snacking and you skip a workout then another...