weight loss

Eat Like A Turtle

Dan isn’t a human being…he’s Melanie’s beloved box turtle. And quite the handsome little guy, wouldn’t you agree? Now before you think Melanie is off her rocker and ‘unsubscribe’ from her blog posts or Food For Thought newsletter, hear her out.

2012/08/13

Rules For Shedding Those Unwanted Pounds

3 Rules For Shedding Unwanted Pounds

• Don’t eat after 8 p.m.
• Weigh yourself every day
• Don’t eat anything white
No, these aren’t the three rules for shedding unwanted pounds, but unfortunately it’s what many Americans believe.

2012/07/16

Rocco Whalen Opens Rosie and Rocco’s At The Horseshoe Casino

The powers that be at the casino were impressed by “Rocco’s Nachos and Tacos” at Quicken Loans Arena.

2012/07/15

5 Things To Look For On A Food Label

Author, Dietitian and Nutrition expert Melanie Jatsek says keep it simple. To keep it quick and simple, there are five specific nutrients you should pay attention to when evaluating any food label:

2012/07/09

I Scream, You Scream – Oh You Know…

A single serving of ice cream—which equals one 1/2 cup—is a perfectly fine treat to enjoy once in awhile on a hot summer’s evening. So don’t be so quick to put it on your “Do […]

2012/06/25

I “See” You’re Getting Thin

I read this article they believe the future of weight loss could be as simple a wearing a pair of glasses. I’m thinking a magnifying glass would work the same way.

2012/06/05

POLL: Collect $5,000 Or Lose 10 Pounds?

New research from Humana and Reader’s Digest reveals that 4 in 5 American’s, when given the choice between $5,000 or instantly losing 10 pounds, chose the money! This is a tough one for me, we […]

2012/06/05

American’s Say Eating Healthy Is Harder Than Taxes

In a new recent survey 52% of American’s have said that eating healthy is harder than doing your taxes! According to International Food Information Council Foundation’s 2012 Food and Health Survey, said taxes seem simpler […]

2012/05/30

Straight To Your Hips. Well, Your Waist To Be Exact.

We all know the rule. Calories in < Calories out. Yeah, yeah, yeah. How many calories did you consume today? No clue? Join the club. Oh wait, they have those too! You can actually pay […]

2012/05/14

$3500 To Eat Fast Food For 3 Months Straight.

Everyday. No matter what. It’s a new obesity study aimed at measuring diabetes and cardiovascular risk factors. You get three and half grand and a weight loss program after. You’d have to eat only fast […]

2012/05/10