NUTRITION Enjoy the holiday meals at those specific events, and keep focused on intentional eating at your other meals. Stick with your planning for meals and snacks for the week to avoid excessive “on-the-go” eating during this busy season...
by Dr. Charles Cavo, D.O. Insulin is a hormone that has many important roles in the body, one of which is to promote the storage of energy as fat. If you are trying to lose weight, if you have cholesterol issues, hypertension, diabetes, elevated...
Meal planning and prepping is definitely a key component of eating well. The amount of prepping you choose to do is somewhat optional. If you have a busy weekend that doesn’t provide time for meal prepping or if cooking is just not your jam, we...
Having options from your meal plan available when you need them is key to your success. You don’t have to be a great cook to plan and prep your meals and snacks. It’s a matter of being organized so that you always have the right foods available...
by Renae France, RDN As you are making healthy changes to how you are eating, it is important to enjoy your food while being mindful of the frequency and quantity. Often people feel that to lose weight they can never eat their favorite snack or...
Eating should be enjoyable! Managing your weight does not mean that food must be bland for it to be good for you. Adding seasonings and spices help with creating excitement in your food. Restaurants are tantalizing your taste buds with a variety...
by Jamie Allers, RDN Ever struggle to maintain your lifestyle changes during the winter months? Oftentimes we tell ourselves that it will be so much easier in the summertime! But will it? The summer is loaded with get-togethers, BBQs, picnics...
Proper hydration is so important, especially now as we enter the hot summer months! Water and electrolytes are lost through breathing, urine output, and sweating. These losses increase with the rise in temperature, humidity, and exercise...
Jamie I practice self-care by engaging in some sort of activity that clears my mind daily. It could be a walk, bike ride, yoga, stretching, or meditation. Having a variety of options allows it to be something I can do every day, whether I have 5...
The medical issues that result from declining estrogen levels may start well before the onset of menopause, which is defined by not having a menstrual cycle for one year. Prior to the absence of the period, there can be...
There is no doubt that sleep is incredibly important to your health. Did you know that people who sleep poorly are at increased risk for many chronic illnesses? Alzheimer’s dementia and obesity are at the top of the list. Understanding how...
by Jamie Allers, RDN Have you ever slept ‘enough’ hours during the night, but woke up feeling tired? Do you look for that afternoon cup of joe to get you through the rest of the day? You may be getting more than 6 hours of sleep, but is it...
by Jamie Allers, RDN Food Journals — The best gift you could get your Registered Dietitian (and yourself!) Has your Dietitian ever asked you to complete a food journal? We are willing to bet that they have and for good reason! It may...
by Jamie Allers, RDN Check out some of the reasons we love to get outside. You might be surprised at how much this simple action has to offer! Set your goal to get outside daily for a week and we bet you’ll notice a new pep in your step!...
by Renae France, RDN They are all the craze right now, and you probably have one or all these appliances in your kitchen! Kitchen gadgets and appliances can often make life and cooking easy when chosen wisely. Some of the current popular...
by Rachel Pope, RDN St. Patrick’s Day is right around the corner. I bet everyone is feeling GREEN! We have been at Pounds! Busy thinking of our favorite green veggies! Check out picks from our dietitians below for their favorites and how...
by Alisha Sanzone, RDN Typically, by this time in the year people have lost momentum on the resolutions set on January 1st to lose weight and lead a healthier lifestyle. The new year brings excitement for change…and then life happens! ...
by Alisha Sanzone, RDN It can be very frustrating when you feel like you are doing everything “perfectly,” yet you are not seeing change on the scale. Here are some potential barriers to weight loss: Too many artificial sweeteners...
by Jamie Allers, RDN A spoonful of self-accountability makes the medicine go down If you are someone who checks in with us on a weekly basis you may already know the importance of accountability. At Pounds, you can find support and...
by Renae France, RDN HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!! January is always a great time to talk about goals as it feels like a fresh slate! Do you often struggle with where to start when you are faced with a new challenge? Setting goals is a good way to...