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October is National Eat Better, Eat Together Month. Research shows that eating together with friends or family promotes healthier eating habits. This is also a great opportunity to show off your good eating behaviors to family members/friends like taking small bites, putting the utensil down between bites, stopping when you feel satisfied and not going […]

Don’t let a long commute get you down. Get active and focus on weight loss as you get to and from work in Atlanta. Across the United States, the average to-work commute is just over 25 minutes. Done twice a day, this puts the average American worker in the car for just about an hour, […]

In honor of Better Breakfast Month try the best scrambled egg recipe packed with protein and flavor and pair with a serving of fruit or add chopped vegetables to the scramble to complete the meal. You can eat it for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Ingredients 1 large egg 2 large egg whites ¼ cup of […]

We all go through times when we are super busy and consequently may push food and nutrition to the back burner. The Overworked Person’s Guide to Better Nutrition: Simple Steps You can take to Eat Well, Reduce Stress, and Improve Your Health is a great resource for people who want to eat healthfully, but are […]

September is Better Breakfast Month which is an excellent reason to eat up! Why is breakfast so important? It sets the tone for the day! It jump starts your metabolism; fuels you with energy; improves your ability to concentrate; and helps prevent hunger and snacking later in the day, just to name a few. Research […]

Why it is important to beat the summer sun by staying cool and hydrated as you lose weight in Atlanta. Summer is supposed to be the best time of the year to get out in the sun and have some fun. But in Atlanta, the summer months are incredibly hot, and this can make spending […]

August  is National Peach Month, which is a great reason to try this month’s recipe that is filled with lean vitamins, minerals and flavor plus protein hidden in the cottage cheese Ingredients 2 cups Fat Free Cottage Cheese 1 medium peach, diced 1 package sugar free orange gelatin 1 container of sugar free whipped topping […]

Vacation season is here! Follow these tips to enjoy your vacation and stay healthy too! Try to plan and enjoy vacations without focusing on food. Schedule non-food activities like bike rides, walks on the beach, snorkeling, hiking, flying a kite and/or miniature golf. Plan ahead! Research restaurants and menus in your destination area. Plan meals […]

There is nothing quite so enjoyable on a hot Georgia day than feeling the freshness of cold water around you. When you are looking to lose weight in Atlanta, you have your fill of options in regards to what type of exercise will fit your needs. There are trails to walk, mountains to climb, beaches […]

What’s Cooking in Jen’s Kitchen? July is National Blueberry Month, which is a great reason to enjoy this colorful and tasty fruit that is packed with fiber, vitamin c and other healthful nutrients! Try this blueberry recipe this month (adapted from the National Blueberry Council) or keep it simple by adding blueberries to salads, Greek […]