Things got scary over the weekend. I dove into a bag of Halloween candy and didn't come up for air until every single, solitary morsel was gone. I knew ... Read More

It's downright "spooky" how much great Halloween content is lurking around the About network! Check out some of these great resources: Halloween Greeting Cards Halloween Party Ideas Family Internet: Halloween Central Teen ... Read More

If you'd rather not contribute to your neighbors' kids propensity to be bouncing off the walls for the next few days after Halloween, there are some great kids' treats that ... Read More

If you ask me, there is an upside to the ever-tempting Halloween season. All those cute little "fun" or "snack" size candy bars offer instant portion control. The ... Read More

While I'm still losing weight, I can't even begin to imagine weighing in every day. Weight fluctuations used to drive me crazy. Sometimes I'd weigh myself too often and obsess ... Read More

Weight loss is really hard. Anybody who tells you it's not is probably trying to sell you a fad diet or some sort of "magic" pill. That said, it's important that ... Read More

It may be the last thing you want to do, but if you're considering starting a diet ... the first thing you need to do is assess your weight. ... Read More

You can always count on About's nutrition Guide, Shereen, for some great advice on eating right, but boy, did she hit the nail on the head with Satisfy Your Sugar ... Read More

Oh, dear. I’m getting chocolate on my keyboard. I’m marking a 10 pound milestone with a handful of Hershey’s Kisses. Mmm… success is sweet indeed. Now, ... Read More

You may often hear the word calorie tossed around, but do you actually know what calories are and why they definitely do still matter when it comes to maintaining your ... Read More

Isn't that what Mom always said about, say, any new green vegetable? Well, turns out it applies to other stuff, too. I use a certain kind of soup in ... Read More

My walking route takes me through a parking that belongs to a military recruiting station. A nice lady in uniform stopped me yesterday and said, “You walk here all ... Read More

Spinach is making its way back to grocery store shelves in some areas, but if you're still wondering what beneficial foods you can eat instead, make these healthful, nutritious staples ... Read More

You might not want to hear this, but there are at least 10 sure-fire ways to blow your diet. My worst problem? All-or-nothing thinking; it goes like this, "If I blow ... Read More