In the News: Serving Size and Overeating
Written by Nicholas Bakalar of The New York Times Adults consistently consume more food when given larger portions, plates or silverware, a large review of studies has found. The analysis, […]The post...
View ArticleHalloween Tips from a Weight Loss Camp Perspective
Written by Natalie Weisfeld Trick or treat! Word travels quickly if you are the house in the neighborhood handing out pretzels and apples on Halloween night, unless, of course, they […]The post...
View ArticleIn the News: Poor Sleep May Spur College Weight Gain
Written by Jan Hoffman of The New York Times As the first semester of the school year reaches the halfway mark, countless college freshmen are becoming aware that their clothes are […]The post In the...
View ArticleHealthy Treats: Peel ‘N’ Pop Pumpkins
Written by Teresa Sabga of Cooking Light This season is filled with endless ways to indulge in candies and chocolates. And while it is tempting, it’s not ideal for people concerned with […]The post...
View ArticleWeight Loss Is Not Equal to Self-Love
Written by Rose Johnson We have all heard someone say, “I will be able to love myself once I lose five pounds”. Our society supports the theme that weight loss […]The post Weight Loss Is Not Equal to...
View ArticleIn the News: Fat vs. Carbs for Weight Loss
Written by Jane E. Brody of The New York Times The nutritional pickle so many Americans are now in is largely a result of “an oversimplification of dietary recommendations that […]The post In the News:...
View ArticleSay No to Eating Out: 5 Tips for Quick & Healthy Meals at Home
As a working mother of two teenagers, Ziporah Janowski, Founder/Director of Shane Diet Resorts, understood full-well the temptations to eat out or order take-out a few years back. On the […]The post...
View ArticleHoliday Weight Loss: Healthy Recipes
Written by Natalie Weisfeld It is not a myth that many people gain weight during the holiday time. Weight loss for kids during this time is extremely important which is why […]The post Holiday Weight...
View ArticleDiscussing Weight Loss and Body Image with Children
Written by Cara Harbstreet Talking to your children about weight loss issues can be a tricky conversation – it’s important to approach this topic in a delicate manner to avoid […]The post Discussing...
View ArticleWhy Weight Loss Camps for Kids are Important
Written by Natalie Weisfeld Why are weight loss camps for kids important at a young age? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 25 percent of all children […]The post Why Weight...
View ArticleIn the News: Easy Recipes and Tips for Hosting a Healthy Holiday Party
Written by Marisa Moore, MBA, RDN of US News Health & Wellness The idea of eating healthy during the holidays might sound like an oxymoron, but six weeks of indulgence may make you wish you […]The...
View ArticleWinter Fitness Routines
Written by Emily Pearson It’s no secret that fitness routines are so difficult to maintain during the winter months. It is so easy to sit on a cozy couch in your own […]The post Winter Fitness...
View ArticleTips for Maintaining Weight Loss in Kids
Written by Emily Pearson Kids work out programs help to teach children to lose weight but also how to maintain their weight loss by applying their new skills to every […]The post Tips for Maintaining...
View Article‘Tis the Season to Be Healthy
From the Healthy Weight Commitment Foundation If you’re like most people, this time of year doesn’t exactly inspire extra workouts and light meals. Usually though, when January rolls around you’re...
View ArticleThe Power of Sleep for a Successful Life & Enhanced Weight Loss
Written by Amber Patchak To lose weight seems to be the number one resolution each new year. However, nearly 90% of these resolutions meet with either little or no success. Some people tend […]The post...
View ArticleReducing Food Waste for Weight Loss
Written by Kristin Bowers Food waste, when edible items go uneaten, is an increasingly important issue. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Economic Research Service estimates that in the United...
View ArticleAvoiding Holiday Weight Gain to Maintain Weight Loss
The holiday season always seems to be the best excuse to stay in cozy clothes, sit by the fire and indulge in our favorite sweets and treats. Weight loss camps […]The post Avoiding Holiday Weight Gain...
View ArticleEating Healthy During the Holidays for Weight Loss
Written by Kylie Arment, Nutrition Specialist 2014 Sticking to a healthy diet around the holidays can be a challenge. Most tables are filled with numerous entrée options and loaded with […]The post...
View Article5 Foods to Help You Stay Healthy this Winter
From Registered Dietitian and nutrition expert for TOPS, Dena McDowell Balanced nutrition is important all year long, but should take center stage in the winter months when germs, colds, and flus...
View ArticleChildhood Obesity and Depression
Written by Adrienne Pellechia, Nutritionist at Camp Shane 2014 As most of us already know, obesity and depression often go hand in hand. For many, eating is a coping mechanism […]The post Childhood...
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