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Finding Time For Healthy Behaviors

  Taking time to plan, prioritize, and problem-solve can help you reach your behavior change goals   Achieving behavior change goals, such as healthy eating and exercise, requires planning, prioritizing, and problem-solving. Putting these three “P’s” to work will help you stay on track and overcome any obstacles that may hinder your success. Beginning a…

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By Cheryl Mussatto, MS, RD, LD | Oct 24, 2023

Sneaky Ways to Keep Fit Over the Holidays

This holiday season whether you’re hosting houseguests or you are the houseguest, your fitness routine does not have to suffer.  Even though the average holiday weight gain is only about one to two pounds, studies have shown those couple of extra pounds tend to hang on adding to the annual weight gain many adults experience….

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By Cheryl Mussatto, MS, RD, LD | Dec 12, 2016

Banish belly fat for good

Tired of persistent belly fat? By making eating and lifestyle changes, you can make a difference in going from belly fat to belly fit. Here are some ideas to help you get started: · Make fiber-rich foods your best friend · Ease up on alcohol · Resist salty foods · Slash sugary foods · Increase…

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By Cheryl Mussatto, MS, RD, LD | Oct 12, 2015

7 ways to lose belly fat without exercise

If exercise is not your thing and yet you have excess belly fat that doesn’t want to budge, is it possible to lose your muffin top without resorting to breaking a sweat? It’s possible but only with a lot of dedication and diligence by adopting a healthy eating pattern along with other habits. It’s always…

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By Cheryl Mussatto, MS, RD, LD | Sep 17, 2015

Minimize portion size to maximize weight loss

Over the years, if there was one thing that grew right along with the American public’s waistline, it was the portion size of our food. Or should that statement be reversed? Either way, as our waistlines and portion sizes expanded, the number of people diagnosed with heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and hypertension has swelled…

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By Cheryl Mussatto, MS, RD, LD | Sep 3, 2015

Men, have you lost that loving feeling? 6 ways to find it

Okay men, here’s the deal. You’ve reached a certain age, you’ve put on some weight, your cholesterol levels are elevated, your doctor said you’re pre-diabetic, and you are experiencing erectile dysfunction. Which problem do you want to work on first? Uh-huh, that’s what I thought – erectile dysfunction. For men, having erectile dysfunction, is an…

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By Cheryl Mussatto, MS, RD, LD | Aug 24, 2015