Cheryl Forberg, RD

There's no better motivation than swimsuit season to get your body in gear for the beach. Sure, a fabulous pedicure and spray tan can work wonders, but there's not much you can do to conceal bulges or jiggles once you're wearing that itsy bitsy bikini.

It's time to fast...

A friend of mine recently posted on Facebook:

"OK, so why does the husband lose 7 pounds and I only lose 3 in the past 10 days of the 'new regimen?'... so not right."

So, does this sound familiar?

Many times when a husband and wife,...

They're quick. They're easy. They deliver big flavor in small doses and add the richness we crave to our favorite foods. What's not to love about condiments?

A large salad of crisp greens with fresh tomatoes and bell peppers sounds healthy, doesn't it? Or what about a chilled platter...

"I don't have time."

"I don't like cereal."

"I'm allergic to eggs."

"I'm not hungry when I wake up."

There are plenty of reasons that people skip breakfast. But there are even more reasons why they shouldn't.

Aside from increasing mental and physical performance, a breakfast...

Dear Paula,

First off, let me say that me say that I am sorry to hear your announcement that you have been diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes (DM2). I want to make you an offer: Let me help you. Let me work with you and to control your diabetes through...

I'm often asked, "If I were to change just one thing about my diet, what could I do to help me lose weight and/or improve my health?"

I'd definitely make my recommendation based on what I learned as the nutritionist for NBC's "The Biggest Loser" for 12 seasons. BL contestants...

While working as the nutritionist of NBC's "The Biggest Loser," I had the opportunity to work with other members of their medical expert team, including Dr. Michael Dansinger. Dr. D is an internationally-recognized authority on dietary and lifestyle counseling for weight loss and prevention of obesity-related medical problems. He is...

Coldbusters -- Tips and Recipes to Chase Away Your Cold

We're smack dab in the middle of cold season, and if you're lucky you haven't yet succumbed to a cough, sneeze or sniffle. But if the winter woes of a cold already haunt you, don't call on antibiotics for...

Overdo the holiday? Don't wait until January 1 to get back on track -- climb back on the wagon today! It's so easy to let one holiday derail you with a huge meal, a long weekend and not enough exercise.

I'm often asked, "What can I do to help...

Many of us strive to be responsible with what types of food we put on the table for our families and loved ones. And our attention to this effort can be heightened when it's time to set lavish spreads for holiday meals such as Thanksgiving.

There are a dizzying...

After 12 seasons with the show, I've learned that our contestants, like most Americans, are very busy people. As a professional chef and registered dietitian, I am able to suggest BL-friendly menus and recipes that are easy to prepare. There aren't too many fancy ingredients or expensive kitchen tools to...

There are no two ways about it: The contestants on "The Biggest Loser" know -- or rather, come to find out -- that their weight-loss journey and the path to health is not a result of a "diet" or fad, but a medically sound lifestyle modification program that includes exercise...

Last week, I discussed a few embarrassing health topics such as diarrhea, constipation and gas. Let's face it, we've all been there at least once. After working with the "Biggest Loser" for 12 seasons, I sometimes doubt there's an embarrassing question I haven't been asked! Here are five more:

At one point or another we've all suffered from an embarrassing health issue -- be it minor or a large nuisance that we just aren't comfortable talking about in public. People ask me health- and diet-related questions online everyday. And after working with on "The Biggest Loser" for 12 seasons,...

Last week I discussed that our muscle mass and strength have a large impact on how well our bodies' age. This week I'll continue by describing ways to measure (and build!) your muscle.

Although aerobic exercise -- things like running, bicycling, swimming, and dancing -- are good workouts...

What do muscle mass and strength have to do with how well we age?

After 30, your muscle mass dwindles some 3-8 percent each decade. Once you hit 60, these losses accelerate even more quickly. The consequences are far more serious than a change in your appearance. Declining muscle mass...

After a rough meeting at the office, your day ends with an empty carton of ice cream and then a stomach ache.

At a party where you don't know anyone, you stand by the buffet table and graze.

The kids have been a handful all day, so you...

We didn't become the most obese nation in the world overnight and the damage won't be undone quickly either. However, while there may be larger cultural and economic factors that led us here as a nation, the road back to health is made up of a plethora of personal journeys,...