Editor's note: For every day in January 2008, we'll encourage you to keep your New Year's Resolutions by giving a diet and fitness tip of the day from our dietitian, Heather Reese.  Instead of buying the full-fat, full-sugar versions of your favorite foods, try the lowfat, fat-free or sugar-free varieties. This way you can enjoy the foods you love without all the added calories. Remember that fat-free and sugar-free foods... … [Read more...]

Editor's note: In January 2008, we'll encourage you to keep your New Year's Resolutions by giving a diet and fitness tip of the day from our dietitian, Heather Reese.  Studies have shown that the larger the plate, the more food we eat. Try eating off of your salad plates instead of your dinner plates; this will help you serve up smaller portions. Tip #1: Avoid Skipping MealsTip #2: Beware of Juice and Soda Tip #3: Walk... … [Read more...]

Editor's note: In January 2008, we'll encourage you to keep your New Year's Resolutions by giving a diet and fitness tip of the day from our dietitian, Heather Reese. Dessert is often a part of dining out with friends, and occasionally that's OK. But instead of diving in to it alone, take it in moderation -- share it with a friend. You'll still get all of the taste but without all of the calories. Tip #1: Avoid... … [Read more...]

Editor's note: For every day in January 2008, we'll encourage you to keep your New Year's Resolutions by giving a diet and fitness tip of the day from our dietitian, Heather Reese. It's easy to consume hundreds of calories while standing in front of the refrigerator before we even know it. Decide what you want to eat, put it on a plate, sit down and enjoy. The mealtime experience plays into our feeling of satisfaction. If we... … [Read more...]

Editor's note: For every day in January 2008, we'll encourage you to keep your New Year's Resolutions by giving a diet and fitness tip of the day from our dietitian, Heather Reese.  We live in a fast-paced society, so it's important to remind ourselves to slow down once in a while -- especially when we're eating. It takes 20 to 30 minutes for the message that you are full to get from your stomach to your brain.... … [Read more...]

Editor's note: For every day in January 2008, we'll encourage you to keep your New Year's Resolutions by giving a diet and fitness tip of the day from our dietitian, Heather Reese.  Walking is a great way to burn calories, and a pedometer helps you stay focused on being more active. If you have a pedometer, strap it on and aim for 10,000 steps. Studies show that people who average 10,000 steps per day are more likely to... … [Read more...]

Editor's note: Each day in January 2008, Dietitian Heather Reese will encourage you to keep your New Year's Resolutions by giving a diet and fitness tip of the day. Beware of caloric beverages. Calories from drinks are often forgotten or ignored when counting calories. A can of regular soda or a glass of juice are around 100 calories each. And a couple drinks at your local happy hour can quickly add up to as many calories as a... … [Read more...]

Editor's note: For every day in January 2008, we'll encourage you to keep your New Year's Resolutions by giving a diet and fitness tip of the day from our dietitian, Heather Reese.  Eat several small meals a day. Skipping meals because you want to cut calories, or even because you're too busy to eat, just leads to overeating later. Eating three meals a day also helps keep your metabolism going, which means you're... … [Read more...]