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 | Sep 25, 2013 | Weight Management
Do you ever wonder how much protein you should be eating every day? I get this question often, especially from my clients who are trying to lose weight. Here’s your answer. To get an estimate of how much protein you should be eating, you can do a quick calculation by...
by Lorraine Matthews-Antosiewicz | Jul 24, 2013 | Weight Management
I finally did it! After about 2 years of contemplation, I went out and got myself a Vitamix. I saw a demo at Costco last week – one of three demos I watched in the last year – and just couldn’t resist any longer. The company promotes it as a ‘high...
by Lorraine Matthews-Antosiewicz | Aug 21, 2012 | Weight Management
For thousands of years, people living along the Mediterranean coast have enjoyed a lifestyle that includes leisurely dining, plenty of exercise, and a diet rich in plant foods and healthy fats. This way of eating and living has been linked to numerous health benefits...
by Lorraine Matthews-Antosiewicz | Aug 7, 2012 | Weight Management
Eating lots of vegetables every day will help you lose weight quicker. Veggies are low in calories, high in volume and packed with critically important nutrients. They fill you up without loading you down with fat and calories. And when your stomach is filled up with...