Halloween Candy: Seven Ways to Stay Awake And Aware in the Face of Chocolate
Oh My! Halloween is almost here! I don't know about you, but I want to stay awake and aware in the face of all those little mini-chocolate bars! With ...
Oh My! Halloween is almost here! I don't know about you, but I want to stay awake and aware in the face of all those little mini-chocolate bars! With ...
Janice Taylor | Posted 10.27.2009 | Living
Polar opposites in childhood, finding middle ground as adults, I met up with Denise Austin, fitness guru, to discuss saddlebag slimmers and fit bottoms.
Janice Taylor | Posted 10.20.2009 | Living
When the sun goes down, many healthy individuals are lured mindlessly into their kitchens. What to do? Understand it and plan for it with these 10 tips to controlling nighttime eating.
Janice Taylor | Posted 10.14.2009 | Living
As we all know all too well, the holidays present a multitude of stresses that together can create the perfect 'fat' storm.
Janice Taylor | Posted 10.07.2009 | New York
If you want to experience art in its true nature, in the architecture, the beauty of a low skyline, the wide streets, in its people and raw expression, visit Harlem for the Open Artist Studio Tour.
Janice Taylor | Posted 09.23.2009 | Living
5. Stop eating all together at least 3 hours before sleep. This will prevent heartburn, indigestion and energy boosts from the food. A good weight loss rule anyway. You've got to stop at some point.
Janice Taylor | Posted 11.09.2009 | Living
"The food industry has huge culpability as to why we in America find ourselves where we are," Dr. Ian said. "The food industry is not a non-profit agency. They are in it for the profits."
Janice Taylor | Posted 10.18.2009 | New York
According to the American Heart Association, Americans now consume on average 22 teaspoons of sugar per day, or 355 calories.
Janice Taylor | Posted 09.27.2009 | Living
In 2008, Kraft removed artificial colorings...and chemical sweeteners...from the products that they distribute in Europe, Australia, and other developed countries due to consumer concern over scientific studies...But, they haven't done the same thing here in the U.S.!
Janice Taylor | Posted 09.15.2009 | Living
Your bathroom scale measures the force of attraction between you and the earth, and that force is called your weight. If you look at it in those terms, it takes the emphasis off fat and puts it on gravitational pull.
Janice Taylor | Posted 09.07.2009 | Living
Does the word "namby-pamby" fit you? Fat, thin or regular sized, be brave and take this true/false quiz!
Janice Taylor | Posted 09.05.2009 | Living
Is 'chunky' in or out? The shows - Drop Dead Diva, More to Love, Dance Your Ass Off and Ruby - range from dance to comedy to reality - some promote health and weight loss, some say you're fine just as you are, as they light up the grill and fill up on dessert. Mixed messages for sure.
Janice Taylor | Posted 08.31.2009 | Living
'Thunder Pants' confesses her 'weighty sins' and receives forgiveness. What's your dietary sin? Lighten your load here!
Janice Taylor | Posted 08.21.2009 | Living
There is nothing 'wrong' with your child. She does not need to be 'fixed.' Ask for your child's input and rather than harping on the negative -- learn about nutrition; talk up health benefits.
Janice Taylor | Posted 08.15.2009 | Green
We human beings are pretty crude creatures. We want more, more, more. We have insatiable appetites. We do everything in excess, in both our personal and collective lives.
Janice Taylor | Posted 08.02.2009 | Living
If you're just entering menopause, you might be thinking, is menopausal weight gain a given? What's happening to my body? Why have the Scales of Injustice turned on me?
Janice Taylor | Posted 07.28.2009 | New York
Just in case you haven't noticed, we have had an unprecedented wet and gray June. We could scream, cry and complain. Or, we can act like the resilient New Yorker's that we are.
Janice Taylor | Posted 07.27.2009 | Living
In this moment of reflection, I offer you some thoughts from some of our most respected and best philosophers, writers and just plain folk that may help us find our way.
Janice Taylor | Posted 07.20.2009 | Home
An important part of a relationship revolves around sharing your life. Before you 'talk at' your significant other, take a look at these truly helpful and useful communication guidelines.
Janice Taylor | Posted 07.18.2009 | Green
Food, Inc. is a mind-blowing, stomach-twisting, eye-opening and ultimately heart-breaking film.
Janice Taylor | Posted 07.17.2009 | Living
I'm not surprised that we as an obese nation are more influenced by the environment, by external cues than whether we are actually hungry.
Janice Taylor | Posted 07.10.2009 | Living
Know Your Limits: Plan on your one square of excellent dark chocolate per day, no more than one-ounce, and again make it a ritual of beauty, peace and empowerment.
Janice Taylor | Posted 07.04.2009 | Living
Are restaurants on a mission to make foods are fattening as possible? Is there no "food morality?"
Janice Taylor | Posted 07.03.2009 | Living
Conventional wisdom says we have to earn greatness. But greatness comes from within; it's a state of being.
Janice Taylor | Posted 06.25.2009 | Living
Keeping your home clear of the Devil's Food, red light items, and things that send you off on a binge is essential!
Janice Taylor | Posted 10.31.2009 | Living