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I hear it all the time while teaching Eat Smart, Move More, Weigh Less (and Eat Smart, Move More, Prevent Diabetes): “ I was doing so great on t r a c k i n g and moving until vacation hit. “ I don’t dream of telling anyone that vacation season is prime weight loss/ […]
In our daily lives, many get distracted from enjoying life because of stress. The effects of stress can be harmful to your body. The long-term effects of stress can even become a precursor for various chronic diseases. What assists me with stress is to take control of my life and situations by decreasing negative thoughts, […]
Being a caregiver (new phrase in life’s cycle ) has proven to be stressful beyond anything I could have possibly imagined prior to 2016. I wrote candidly last year for Eat Smart, Move More, Weigh Less about physical activity with my parents, not realizing that this physical activity would become even more minimal at the […]
There are no good foods or bad foods. You have no doubt heard this for years. I contend that there are bad foods. We all know there are foods that we should not eat or at least should not eat very often. Would that not constitute a bad food? Why can’t we say that a […]
The Charlotte Business Journal recently published their rankings for the Healthiest Employers of Greater Charlotte. We are thrilled to announce that two of these businesses offer fully covered participation in the Eat Smart, Move More, Weigh Less program for their employees. In the Large Business Division, Charlotte Eye Ear Nose and Throat Associates ranked 14th out […]
Sometimes I get to the end of my workday and realize how little water I have drunk. I have good intentions, with bottled water in my office, beautiful water bottles, and even access to a water cooler – however, the pace of the day gets going and it just doesn’t always happen. Something I have tried […]
I came across an article in New York Times about ‘Mindful Eating’… Although I am already aware of this concept and its importance in weight management, I really like how it describes a mindful eating experience – ‘to meditate with food, expanding consciousness by paying close attention to the sensation and purpose of each morsel’. This article […]
This year has been full of life stressors for me both good and bad. From the death of close family members, to planning a wedding and preparing for marriage, to launching a personal business, and trying to further my education, these life stressors have created lots of stress and, trust me, I felt the effects. […]
Reducing the amount of screen time we get every day is an important strategy for achieving and maintaining a healthy weight. Screen time includes time spent looking at a computer, TV, or any mobile device including phones and tablets. This is important because time spent in front of a screen is mostly inactive. Most of […]
The recording for the latest Nutrition Decisions webinar series is now available. Dr. Dunn spoke about common nutrition claims and how to determine if they are truthful. Examples include detox diet claims, high fructose corn syrup claims, diet advertisements, sugar, and more. She even reveals the truth behind protein bars.. and how to choose a […]