Marsha J. Hudnall, MS, RD, LD

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Healthy Eating: Changing Your Mind First

Most of us have likely at one time or another resolved to eat better – to cut out all the foods we think we ‘shouldn't' be eating. We believe by sheer willpower alone we can ‘eat right' to lose weight, improve our health and feel better. But after a few days of this resolve (if we can last that long), we find ourselves reaching for the potato chips or whatever foods we determined to cut out. And because we ate some, well, why not eat more? After all, this is

August 4, 2008

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Stress Eating: When Emotional Eating Hurts

Stress Eating: nWhen Emotional Eating Hurts nnRecognizing Stress Eating CharacteristicsnnDo you find yourself reaching for a snack when:nnyou're anxious? You're worried about what might happen, what didn't happen, what you want to happen, what you don't want to happen? nnyou're bored? There's nothing to do and so much time to not do it in. nnyou're unhappy? Things just aren't working out the way you want them to, and you're looking for a little comfort. nyou're tired? You're

February 5, 2007

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Healthy Eating Redefined

New Year's resolutions aside, most of us find making and sticking to the resolve to eat healthier a bit of a challenge, to say the least. And that's even though study after study shows that people who eat healthier have a greater chance of living longer, better lives. For example, a study published last year of over 42,000 women suggested that women who ate closest to the recommended number of servings of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, low-fat dairy and lean meats and poul

December 16, 2005

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Here Come the Holidays - Strategies for Eating, Fitness and Reaching Your Goals

Say the word " holidays" and women with food issues start to fidget.nn It's the time of year when many of us find it hard to stay focused, hard to stay motivated, hard to exercise, easy to get too busy, too tempted, or just too down in the dumps to eat and exercise sensibly.nn It's hard to go to the gym when it is cold and snowing-harder still to get outside and walk.nn At parties, the gauntlet of buffet tables and Christmas punch can make it easy to give in to that old self-

December 10, 2004

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Life's Too Short for Celery Sticks & Low-Carbs

Clearing the Path for Successful Weight Management nnDieters striving for success in their efforts to manage their weight may have more than just unwanted pounds to lose. First, they have to shed some common myths about dieting . nnMyths about dieting instil false hopes in people striving to manage their weight, misleading them to formulate lofty expectations that only serve to frustrate their efforts and stunt their progress.nnIndeed, there is little evidence - if any at all

November 2, 2004

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Does Permanent Weight Loss Come In A Pill?

"If one diet ever worked... there would never be a need for another."nnMore than 32 years ago, Green Mountain founder Thelma J. Wayler, MS, RD, welcomed participants with these words. And every woman in the room nodded in agreement. The words ring as true today as they did then. Diets without changes in emotional/attitudinal behaviors and lifestyle patterns offer little chance of long-term success.nnnThe introduction of new obesity drugs (e.g., Redux) that can depress appetit

November 2, 2004

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For Healthy Weight Loss: Avoid the Top 10 Mistakes in the Gym

Finding or making time to exercise is the first step toward improving your health, but it’s not the only step. Workouts can be challenging and mistakes in the gym are common. At times, these mistakes can cause mild strains or more significant injuries. By changing small parts of your routine, you can see incredible results. The American Council on Exercise warns of these mistakes commonly made in the gym and offers tips to help individuals stay safe during their workouts. n

October 27, 2004

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Holiday Eating: Party Hearty Without Putting on the Pounds!

The holidays are definitely a special time of year. These days, however, many women wonder whether "special" means happy -- or stressful. Do you know anyone who doesn't feel more stress during the holiday season? One thing is for sure: Stress is a six-letter word that can spell added trouble for many women who struggle with food, eating and weight.nnA national survey of women conducted earlier this year revealed that women see stress and lack of energy as two of their top hea

October 26, 2004

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Do Low Carbohydrate Diets Lead to Weight Loss Success?

So your neighbor, office mate, best friend, whoever just lost 10 pounds in only two weeks following the latest in high protein low carbohydrate diets. And now you’re thinking you should give it a go -- have even started the search for high protein low carbohydrate recipes? nnTrue, high protein low carb diets seem to be leading many people to weight loss success. Trouble is, they seemed to do it 30 years ago, too. They were the rage in the early 70s, and look where many of u

October 4, 2004

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September 23, 2007

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September 23, 2007

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September 23, 2007