Ready to give up on the battle of the bulge? Or feel like the fat has won? Well, it’s time to stop blaming yourself. Because it’s NOT your imagination. Shedding that jiggly body fat HAS been an uphill effort. It turns out something hiding in the produce aisle at your local grocery store may ... Read More ›

With the temperatures soaring into the 90s in much of the country, it’s hard to fathom enjoying the sickly-sweet smell of “pumpkin spice” right now. But that’s exactly what assaulted my nose when I popped into my favorite coffee shop earlier this week for a to-go cup. After briefly checking ... Read More ›

It’s one of life’s unwelcome ironies. Packing on the extra pounds over the years is downright effortless. But burning that fat back OFF at your age? Nearly impossible. Years ago, weight was like money. Easy come easy go. If you had a little too much muffin around the middle, you knew you could ... Read More ›

I bet you’ve found yourself stuck on the exercise merry-go-round before. Probably more than once, I'm guessing. Perhaps you simply decided you needed to lose a few pounds to feel healthier or fit into your favorite pants again. Or maybe your doctor (or spouse) wouldn't stop nagging you about ... Read More ›

You guys out there might refer to the extra padding around your middle as your “beer belly.” Ladies, you might prefer the far cuter “muffin top.” And then there’s the neutral “spare tire” that works for anyone. But let’s face it. It doesn’t matter how you refer to your belly fat. Because, in the ... Read More ›

What is a widespread side effect of the pandemic that has nothing to do with the virus itself? If you guessed packing on the pounds, you win the Goldfish. Over the last year, we've all spent a lot of time parked inside. We moved very little and ate a whole lot. And, of course, there were piles of ... Read More ›

In the 2003 film “School of Rock,” portly star Jack Black is asked why he doesn’t go on a diet. “Because I like to eat!” he replies. “Is that such a crime?” The answer, of course, is NO. Appetite is NOT a crime. If it were, a lot of us would be in jail right now. In fact, I think Jack was ... Read More ›