by Lorraine Matthews-Antosiewicz | May 28, 2014 | Weight Management
After a very long cold winter, the time has finally come for the local farmers’ markets to open. Last Friday I visited one of my favorites – the Rutgers Gardens Farmers Market. I headed straight for the organic food stand where I found the most delicious...
by Lorraine Matthews-Antosiewicz | Mar 26, 2014 | Weight Management
If you think that a calorie is a calorie — and it doesn’t matter whether they come from cookies or carrots – then it’s time to rethink what you’re thinking about calories. Contrary to what you may have heard, all calories are NOT created equal. Believing that...
by Lorraine Matthews-Antosiewicz | Feb 5, 2014 | Weight Management
It may seem to make sense that if you want to lose weight you should stop snacking but this can actually have an adverse effect on your waistline. Studies show that people who avoid eating between meals can end up consuming more calories overall. This may be because...
by Lorraine Matthews-Antosiewicz | Jan 15, 2014 | Weight Management
Do you use food for comfort when you are feeling emotional? This is a common theme among many of my clients who are trying to lose weight. When they feel distressed, they immediately want to grab something to eat. Eating is a distraction and helps to soothe their...
by Lorraine Matthews-Antosiewicz | Nov 6, 2013 | Recipes for Health, Weight Management
“I’m so tired of eating the same old boring chicken!” Does this sound familiar? I hear it often from my weight loss clients. People who are trying to lose weight tend eat a lot of chicken. It’s low in calories and fat, versatile and fast to cook; and yet, it can get a...