Baked Pumpkin Bread With school, extra-curricular activities, homework, work, and parent-teacher conference, both kids and adults need sustenance to help them power through their busy week! Try this healthy recipe for BAKED PUMPKIN BREAD. This is a lower-calorie quick bread that does not skimp on flavor. Buttermilk guarantees a moist crumb, too. Great for afternoon […]
There can be many reasons as to why people are tired. With the 21st century obsession with a fast-paced world, it’s hard to know what day it is. With the increase in technology giving everything we need in the palm of our hands such as computers, Ipads, and the biggest one Smartphones, it’s no wonder […]
All of a sudden there is all this hype surrounding the Dukan Diet. It has been very popular in France and the book is just days away from its release in the US. The Dukan Diet is what people are calling France’s Atkins or South Beach. It is rumored that Kate Middleton is on the […]
Smoking is an expensive habit, but in more ways, than you may think. If a person smokes a $5 (with costs rising yearly) pack a day, every day, they are spending just over $1800 a year. This may or may not seem like a lot to you, but there are so many other costs that […]
Many studies have been conducted to determine the most common signs of stress. We all have experienced a pounding headache after a horrendous day at work or a fight with a significant other. But, do we know the other signs of stress? Knowing the signs can help you to identify the problem and then ultimately […]
Recipe 6 oz. fat-free Greek yogurt ¼ cup sugar-free syrup, your choice of flavor 1 cup ice Fruit (optional, see below) Fat-free whipped cream (optional) Directions Blend fat-free Greek Yogurt, ice, sugar-free syrup, and optionally, the fruit of your choice thoroughly. If you choose to use fruit, you must count the carbs! It’s not an […]
We’ve all heard stories about how extreme amounts of stress can often lead to emotional overeating. Anxiety and tension trigger cravings for fatty, sugar-laden foods, and many succumb to the myth that “just one more” cookie, French fry, or candy bar will grant us the relief that we seek. Although binging on snacks and sweets […]
I have come to the end of the “Proud to Be Me” weight loss program! For the past 3 weeks, I have fallen asleep to the sounds of Dr. Rosenberg’s recording and I am happy to say that it has truly made a difference. From the start of the program 21 days ago, I have […]
I have just completed Week 2 of Dr. Rosenberg’s “Proud to Be Me” weight loss plan, and so far I have seen improvement as I move forward with the program. Over the past few days, I have noticed a change in my approach to eating and the food choices that I make on a daily […]
In an effort to improve my eating habits and take a step towards overall better health, I decided to participate in Dr. Rosenberg’s 21-day healthy eating program. For three weeks straight, I would take part in a form of mental training, designed to use the power of the mind to control food desires, cravings, and […]
Over the past few months, strict diet regimens have been in full force in anticipation of bikini season. Summer vacations and days spent on the beach wait in the near future and so begins the annual race to get our bodies into tiptop shape. Diet plans and fitness programs may be easily maintained at home, […]
Roasted Pineapple and Pepper Salsa Ingredients ½ pineapple 1 mango, seeded 2 tbsp. lime juice 1 tbsp. chopped cilantro leaves 2 tbsp. honey ½ jalapeno pepper, seeded ½ red onion ½ red bell pepper, seeded Salt to taste Directions Core and peel pineapple half and cut into ¼ inch slices. Cut mango into ¼ inch […]
Some of the most dedicated people I know are athletes. They strive so hard in order to reach their goals. Getting up early, eating perfectly planned meals, and dedicating hours upon hours to training, shows how much they want to succeed. Unfortunately, having the drive isn’t always enough. Anxiety is a huge feat to overcome […]
Every day I hear people complain about being tired. Fatigue can totally mess up your day by affecting your mood, energy, efficiency, and ability to handle stress. There are many reasons why someone will wake up in the morning and not feel rested. It all has to deal with lack of REM sleep. REM sleep […]
Everyone has passed by the stands in the mall where they have attractive young men and women smoking and trying to sell the new “safe” cigarette. Electronic or e-cigarettes are the newest nicotine product on the market. How safe are they? They could be safer than regular smoking, but then again they could be even […]
Just a week ago people had a lot to say about a very public display of a fetish. Kate Moss concluded the Louis Vuitton show at fashion week by walking the runway in a sexy outfit from a collection built around corsets, patent leather boots, handcuffs, and other objects of desire. The object of desire […]
1. Counting Calories It’s not how much you eat, but what you eat. Dunkin Donuts advertises an egg-white wrap for under 300 calories. Sounds Great. But what they don’t advertise is that is could be up to 10 grams of fat! Not so great! 2. Not Reading Labels You need to understand how many carbs […]
Co-author of “The 15/150 Secret to Simple Dieting Diet”, Bobbie Freiberg, will be doing a book signing at the Deshertown Shop-n-Bag from 11 am – 1 pm, on Saturday, March 5. Check out the book and get tips and recipes from Bobbie herself! Please join Bobbie at the Deshertown Shop-n-Bag: 1650 Limekiln Pike Dresher, PA […]
Check out the FOX 29 10 o’clock news tonight. I will be debating the controversial underage drinking topic and whether or not parents should allow their children to drink in their home. Will definitely be interesting!
Everyone knows that smoking is bad, so why do it? Take a look at some of the facts below to learn a little more about this dirty habit. – Smoking is an addiction. Tobacco smoke contains nicotine, a drug that is addictive and can make it very hard, but not impossible, to quit. – Kids […]