QuickTips Index
Summer Travel Tips: Stay on Your Diet During Vacation
Stay on your diet during vacation? Sounds impossible, right? Think again! From portion control to cutting extra calories, I have some really easy ways to stay on your diet during vacation.
Smart Swaps: Cut 1,402 Calories in Four Days!
Cut calories from meals and snacks with these easy smart swaps.
How to Lose Weight on a Budget
Budget living is on everyone's minds these days. Losing weight doesn't have to mean spending more money. Here are some easy ways to lose weight while on a budget.
12 Healthy Summer Snacks for Kids
Looking for a way to keep your kids snacking happy this summer? Check out these ideas for healthy summer snacks for kids.
15 Treats for 150 Calories or Less
Check out this list of treats for less than 150 calories each!
Weight Loss Quick Tips #10: Easy Ways to Lose Weight
From taming takeout trouble spots to truly savoring a splurge, here are ten more simple and easy weight loss tips that you can start using today.
Today's Tip: Weighing In on Weighing In
Weighin in too often may do your dieting efforts more harm than good. Or, some folks find weighing in often to be motivating. Here are my thoughts. What are yours?
Summer Smart Swaps: Save Calories at Cookouts
Save calories at cookouts with these easy swaps. From picking a better burger to selecting smarter sweets, these tips will help you save calories at cookouts.
Summer Travel Tips: Easy Ways to Exercise While Traveling
Getting exercise while traveling not only helps you keep up with your weight-loss efforts. Believe it or not, it can also help make your vacation better! Here is some advice on exercise while traveling.
Today's Tips: Try Plate Portioning
Plate portioning is a skill that can help you control portions and lose weight. Here is some basic advice on plate portioning.
Quick Guide: Healthy College Cafeteria Food
Healthy college cafeteria food choices are a breeze with this quick guide.
10 Ways to Save Money on Groceries
Save money on groceries while making healthier choices with these simple tips.
Summer Travel Tips: Healthy Airplane Snacks
Healthy airplane snacks aren't as hard to come by as they used to be, but if you find yourself using an airline that hasn't improved their offerings, it's best to be prepared. Check out these tips to help you choose or pack healthy airplane snacks.
Induction on the Atkins Diet
Induction on the Atkins diet is the first phase of the diet, which cuts down your carb intake to 15-20 grams. Learn more about Induction on the Atkins Diet.
The Purpose of Induction on the Atkins Diet
Induction on the Atkins Diet requires a strict reduction in carb intake for the first 14 days of the plan. But just what is the purpose of Induction on The Atkins Diet?
Today's Tip: Practice Automatic Portion Control
Portion control is the skill that can make or break your weight loss efforts, but who wants to walk around with a measuring cup? Here are some easy ways to practice portion control.
Six Simple Ways to Prevent Overeating
Prevent overeating by making a few simple changes in the way you eat.
Alcoholic Drinks Quick Guide
Alcoholic drinks can up the calories of any meal without your even realizing. This guide will help you understand the caloric content of alcoholic drinks.
Pros and Cons of the Atkins Diet
The Atkins Diet has many unique factors that you should consider before attempting to follow it. What may rule out this strict diet for some may make it ideal for you. Here, learn about some of the pros and cons of the Atkins diet.
Today's Tip: Make Healthy Weeknight Meals a Snap
Healthy weeknight meals aren't impossible! With a little planning and some short-cuts you can resist the fast food traps on the way home. Here are some simple tips for preparing healthy weeknight meals.
"Quick TIps" #9: Easy Tips for Losing Weight
Losing weight is easier when you make small changes over the course of your day rather than making a lot of big chances all at once. Here are some of my favorite easy tips for losing weight.
Today's Tip: Feel Fuller to Prevent Overeating
Feeling full will help you to stop overeating thanks to that "happy" sense of satiety a full tummy provides. Here are some ways to feel fuller and prevent overeating.
Today's Tip: The Importance of Eating a Healthy Breakfast
Eating a healthy breakfast is an important part of getting the energy you need to concentrate at work or school. It can also help you manage your weight by preventing overeating. Here are some pointers on eating a healthy breakfast.
Today's Tip: The Basics of Cutting Cooking Fat
Cutting cooking fat reduces the amount of saturated fat in your diet and to gain the benefits of "good fats" replace them with unsaturated cooking fat.
Today's Tip: Soup's On!
Eating soup for weight loss works. Soup's a great way to curb your appetite and prevent overeating. And winter's the perfect time to enjoy a hot bowl. Here are some tips on eating soup for weight loss.