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Calories Aren't the Only Important Thing

I feel like everywhere I look, there's not only a calorie count but someone complaining about the calorie count. I don't want to be afraid of food just because of a number. If a burger has as many calories as I'm suppos…
Simplest Way to Make Salad Healthier!

The simplest way to make a typical salad healthier is to ask for the dressing on the side! It is such a simple thing to do but most people don't do it. Some people think it would be strange to ask for the dressing on th…
A Banana Split for ONLY 180 Calories?!

A typical dessert that can be found at any restaurant is a banana split. Yet, every restaurant has their own take on the dessert favorite. And with that comes a large volume of calories dependent on the toppings and ice…
1,160 Calorie Burger Introduced in Japan

Woah, Burger King means serious business! Their latest addition to the menu? The Meat Monster! And yes, that is really what it is called. Right now it is only available in Japan, but I wonder if it will catch on anywher…
The Hardest Part Of My Lifestyle Change...

...is telling it without feeling I will jinx myself. Because it ALWAYS happens. After writing a semi-long blog on my weight loss journey, I deleted everything and decided to sum up my journey instead.
There IS a Pill That Can Help You Lose Weight!

There are many supplements on the market today advertised as the guarantee to your weight loss. Some are marketed towards the bodybuilding crowd, others are genders specific and marketed towards women only, while other…
Happy Anniversary, Ice Cream Sundae!

April 3 isn't just the 93rd day of the year. It's also Alec Baldwin's birthday (love him), the day the Unabomber was finally caught, and the day the Pony Express first started. But most importantly, it's the day the i…
New Mayo Calories a Hit or Miss?

I am not a fan of mayo. I have convinced myself that I will eat it... ONLY if I do not see it being spread onto whatever I am eating. AND if it does not ooze out of whatever I am eating. Yes, mayo and I are not the clo…
Best Fitness Android Apps

Shape.com recently gave readers the run down on the best fitness apps for the Android phone. And I gotta tell you, they don't look half bad.
The 100 Calorie Snack That Actually Satisfies!

One of my biggest dilemmas (on my one of many weight loss journeys) is not being satiated enough in between meals. Especially, when most diet menu plans put a cap on snacks at 100-150 calories.