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Weight Loss Blog with Jennifer R. Scott December 2008 Archive

By Jennifer R. Scott, About.com Guide to Weight Loss since 2000

6 Ways to Perk Up "Diet" Foods

Monday December 29, 2008
Changing your diet to peel away some of those holiday pounds? There's something you might notice about "light" foods: They don't always have a lot of flavor. The good ... Read More

10 Tips for Making Healthier Meals

Wednesday December 24, 2008
Making some final choices about the menu for your holiday dinner? Be sure to keep our 10 Tips for Making Healthier Meals in mind as you do. Image: © [2008] ... Read More

Holiday Smart Swaps

Tuesday December 23, 2008
Making holiday food swaps is a painless way to prevent weight gain. Just making a few of these changes could save you nearly 1,000 calories! Master the buffet and make ... Read More

Smart Subs for Holiday Baking

Monday December 22, 2008
You don't have to give up your favorite holiday treats just because you're trying to eat smarter! Check out these healthier baking substitutions that will make your desserts and ... Read More

Just Say No to Food Pushers

Sunday December 21, 2008
"Just a little piece," my Mom says, as hot apple pie wafts under my nose, "You can't live on salads forever." I am feeling tempted. "You don't want any of my ... Read More

Keep Portions Controlled at Parties

Saturday December 20, 2008
It's not as difficult as you might think to keep an eye on portion sizes when you're faced with the spread at holiday parties. In fact, by using a ... Read More

Fresh Thoughts on Fresh Starts

Tuesday December 16, 2008
I recently celebrated a milestone. I have lost 30 pounds in one year. Granted, my goal was 50 pounds, but still it was nice to mark the accomplishment. I ... Read More

"Smart Swap!": Atlanta Bread Co.

Saturday December 13, 2008
Time for a "Smart Swap!"... an easy switch that will save you lots of calories. One of my favorite mall food court stops is Atlanta Bread Co. How tempting is it? ... Read More

Easy Does It!

Friday December 12, 2008
Think easy weight loss tips are too simple to work? Think again! When people followed a list of 10 simple weight loss tips, such as consuming more produce or controlling ... Read More

An "Egg-Cellent" Way to Lose Weight

Thursday December 11, 2008
You know you shouldn't skip breakfast, but are you eating the right stuff? Consider adding eggs to your a.m. meal -- they may help you peel off a few ... Read More

"Smart Swap!": P.F. Chang's

Sunday December 7, 2008
For years my family had a tradition of getting Chinese take out every Sunday. We'd all gather around those yummy deep-fried entrees and pass around plates of yummy deep-fried ... Read More

Healthy Holidays Around About.com

Saturday December 6, 2008
Ah, decisions, decisions: Do you stay on track with your healthy eating goals or give in? It all comes down to planning good choices instead of "winging it" this ... Read More
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