Diane Carbonell shares weight loss and weight maintenance strategies
I read this article a while ago about two women who were suing Nutella because they initially thought the product was healthy for their kids because of a television advertisement, and were shocked when they found out the product was full of sugar. The moms felt like the advertisements they saw on television were misleading Continue Reading…
Since I started my blog in 2009, I’ve had the opportunity to speak to a lot of people about my 150 pound weight loss story. There are three questions that I hear very consistently no matter whether I am doing a radio interview like this one on Conversation Crossroad or opening the floor up for Continue Reading…
Probiotics anyone? Although I am not a supplement type of person, even I was convinced that probiotics are important – especially after what my doctor shared with me. Please come on over to the Attune blog where I’ll give you more details on what I learned about probiotics and why they are important. I’d love Continue Reading…
I really do love all things chocolate. As embarrassing as this is, if you gave me the choice between blueberries and chocolate cake, I would really want to choose the cake. Don’t worry – this post isn’t just about the wonders and benefits of chocolate, but about really learning to savor and enjoy the foods Continue Reading…
I took this picture with my cell phone while I was shopping at my friendly grocery store. It’s just a regular grocery store aisle – not the junk food aisle, but rather it’s across from the cereals. Honestly, what a bunch of junk. My husband and I were talking about this yesterday. Was the food Continue Reading…
It wasn’t uncommon for me to eat 3,000 to 4,000 calories a day or more. Not that I ever actually counted of course, because if I had, I may have gotten sad and run to the pantry. But when I really stop and think about the amount of food I would consume over the course Continue Reading…
I used to eat brownies for breakfast. I know, we all eat unhealthy things for breakfast every now and and then, but I used to have Brownies appeared as a regular feature on my breakfast menu. I didn’t really plan on cooking them when I decided what to serve for our weekly meals, but whenever I was Continue Reading…
Here’s my latest post on the Dr. Oz Blog! Will I Fit? Social events are part of our culture. There are office parties, weddings, baby showers, dinners with friends, family celebrations, reunions, pot luck suppers, dinner clubs, etc. When I see those events all listed in one place it makes me stressed. It reminds me Continue Reading…
It took me a long time to learn that food that is really good for me doesn’t move easily. What am I talking about? Fast food, of course. Here’s the scenario: You’re in your car alone. The CD is playing, the air conditioning is on, the traffic isn’t too annoying. Did I mention that you Continue Reading…
In case you are interested, here’s my latest blog post over at the Dr. Oz Blog. It’s called Exercise Matters. And now onto today’s post about drinking. . . My best friend, who sadly doesn’t live here, and I were talking on the phone the other day. She was sharing with me how she is Continue Reading…
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