by Lorraine Matthews-Antosiewicz | Feb 6, 2013 | Exercise, Weight Management
One of the most widely accepted assumptions in our culture is that if you push yourself to exercise more, you will lose weight. And yet, often this is not the case. Obesity research shows that the role of exercise in weight loss has been wildly overstated. In fact,...
by Lorraine Matthews-Antosiewicz | Dec 18, 2012 | Weight Management
Life is stressful. No matter what you do, there will always be deadlines, inconveniences, time crunches, and negative interactions with others. This is especially true during the holiday season. This is the time of year when stress can be overwhelming. And it can...
by Lorraine Matthews-Antosiewicz | Dec 4, 2012 | Weight Management
Have you ever considered going meatless as a way to lose weight? I’m not suggesting a full-fledged vegetarian lifestyle. I’m talking about taking the meat off the dinner table one night a week – Mondays for example. Besides weight loss, there are many health...
by Lorraine Matthews-Antosiewicz | Nov 20, 2012 | Weight Management
I read an article in the NY Times recently about the number of calories people consume at their Thanksgiving meal. One source suggested 4,500! Can you imagine? I’m not so sure it’s that much, but I am certain that people do overeat. I’ve heard many post-Thanksgiving...
by Lorraine Matthews-Antosiewicz | Nov 7, 2012 | Weight Management
The holiday season is filled with tradition much of which involves getting together with family and friends – and eating. Without a doubt, this time of year poses a real challenge when it comes to watching the waistline. Large amounts of high calorie foods are...