You and your boyfriend started a weight loss diet on the same day. He has already lost 10 pounds and you’ve only lost 2? That's not fair - you are working just as hard. Why is it that men tend to lose weight more quickly than women? Here are some of the reasons:1. Men tend to weigh more than women. In fact the average male weighs 195 pounds while the average female weighs 165 pounds....

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How many of you are faced with tempting treats in your office? Chocolates on your co-workers desk, goodies in the vending machine, a never ending supply of cookies and brownies left over from meetings, the fresh donuts that your client brings in. The apple you brought in for your afternoon snack no longer looks so appealing! Read on to learn some tips on how to deal with tempting treats in the office. I happen to be...

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Hope everyone had a nice Thanksgiving! I had to work that day at the hospital so I missed turkey day with my family. Thanksgiving is a wonderful day to spend with your family and friends ... enjoying a good meal of course.  A day, or several days, of overeating won't wreak major havoc with your weight. However the act of overeating can cause some people to feel out of control. The key is to get back on...

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Dining out is one of life’s most pleasurable experiences.  However it can be a little too pleasurable for some! A martini here, a few bites of chocolate mousse there, fresh bread dipped in olive oil … soon enough your belly will be bulging out of your pants. The good news is that with a little planning and discipline, you can still eat out and maintain your waistline. Here are some common problems areas and tips...

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How many of you started a diet within the past month or so and have stopped seeing the scale move downward? You are being diligent with your diet and exercise plan and the weight loss has stopped. You are nowhere near your goal weight. One week, two weeks, three weeks (sometimes more) the scale does not budge. This is called a plateau and is experienced at some point by almost everyone trying to lose weight....

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I am sitting in my family's  house right now eating leftover holiday cookies ... help! Even nutritionists don't always practice what we preach. So I thought I'd post a little info as how to get back on track after your holiday gorge and get ready for your New Year's eve party dress. The past month has been a diet disaster… holiday parties with too much cheer, overindulging on tempting goodies in the office, getting together...

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Have you ever noticed how you feel after eating a lot of carbs? I know that I tend to get sluggish. But many of my clients (especially those with pcos), describe intense feelings of lethargy that can last for over a day. How do you feel after eating a large bowl of pasta or jumbo piece of cake (or two)?  Does it send your energy levels and mood plummeting? The type of food we eat...

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I am a chocoholic like I'm sure many of you are. Once I start, it's hard to stop! Luckily I live in an area where kids don't trick or treat, so I don't need to keep candy around for Halloween. But it's already started to appear in my office. Tough to resist. Here are some of my tips to resist Halloween candy as well as the calories in these mini candies  http://citygirlbites.com/blog/?p=3348   Enjoy Halloween ......

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Would you rather eat a cotton ball than a vegetable? If so, you aren’t alone! It is estimated that  75% of Americans don't eat the recommended 5-9 servings of vegetables a day. This is unfortunate considering the important impact that veggies have on our health. And even if we do eat veggies,  many of us eat the not so nutritious ones. Did you know that the most commonly consumed veggies are iceberg lettuce, ketchup and French fries?...

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Hope everyone had a nice Passover and Easter! For those of you who are watching your weight, it is tough to stay on your “diet” during a holiday since so much of this day revolves around food. For those of you who stuffed yourself on Passover or Easter  - or perhaps the entire weekend - it is time to get back on the plan.  This one day, or days, of overeating can cause some people...

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