November 18, 2014
Any weight loss expert can tell you that there are challenges to face when the holidays grow close – especially Thanksgiving, which is based around food. But Thanksgiving doesn’t have to derail your weight loss! Here are nine tips on how to stay on track during Thanksgiving while still enjoying this special day. Keep moving: […]
October 28, 2014
Don’t Trick Your Weight Loss Plan: Five Halloween Treats That Will Keep You on Track We have all been caught sticking our hand in that bewitching Halloween candy bowl. Do your trick-or-treaters, and yourself, a frightfully fantastic favor by swapping out those high-calorie chocolate treats with these healthy and devilishly delicious kid-friendly snacks! Prepackaged Goodies […]
October 20, 2014
Halloween “Trick-or-Treating” Candy Alternatives With the weight problem our children are facing, BMI of Texas wants to help you by providing some alternatives to passing out candy on Halloween. Most children love candy and if they go trick-or-treating, they’ll be getting way more of their share. There are also children who suffer from food allergies […]
October 10, 2014
After a long day, it may be easier to enjoy a nice meal out and be free from prep work, cooking and cleaning up afterward. If you are a health-conscious eater, you know that finding healthy restaurants in San Antonio that cater to low carbohydrate diets can sometimes be challenging. However, there are many local […]
September 23, 2014
BMI of Texas’ dietitian, Aimee Paladino, decided to take it into her own hands determine the trials and tribulations of the pre-operative diet. The diet is very basic and includes exchanging two meals for protein shakes and only having one small meal a day. The small meal consists of 3-4 oz of a lean meat […]
August 27, 2014
If you’re struggling to slim down enough to achieve your goal of a healthy, happy life, it can be tempting to try one of the many “miracle” weight loss techniques that pop up time and time again. If you’ve tried over and over to change your eating habits and exercise regime to no avail, then […]
August 18, 2014
If you walk by any magazine rack you will see celebrity fad diets and “how they lost that weight so fast!” One of the latest trends to hit the scene is intermittent fasting. Intermittent fasting involves dramatically cutting down what you eat and going for long periods without ingesting anything at all. There are a […]
July 21, 2014
With the rise in low carb meal planners, the food industry is scrounging for ways to make alternative products for those who still want their pasta (and eat it too!) However, a word of advice is to always use caution when it comes to “low carb” labels. A good rule of thumb is if […]
July 2, 2014
Sweet tooth out of control? Below, “The Paleo Mom” explains WHY we have cravings & provides great tips on how to curb them. It’s important to understand why we have cravings in order to deal with them in the future. CRAVINGS “The study of cravings is a very interesting research field. Cravings are complex, sometimes rooted […]
January 20, 2014
I just received an e-mail from Men’s Health magazine that had some great tips for taking your favorite carb dishes and replacing them with really tasty lower-carb alternatives. These sounded so good to me, I wanted to share them with you. For Sandwiches Substitute: Napa or Chinese cabbage for bread Put your turkey and Swiss onto […]