Calorie Counters Rejoice In Massachusetts

Thursday, May 14th, 2009

Massachusetts will be soon be joining California and New York City in the battle against excessive calories. Beginning November 1, 2010, the state will require restaurants to label calorie counts for the food they sell.
By far this is the strictest calorie legislation passed to date.
Massachusetts Calorie Law Overview:

Restaurant chains with 20 or [...]

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Calculate Your Daily Calorie Requirements

Thursday, May 14th, 2009

The first step to effective weight loss is calculating your daily calorie needs. A way to approximate calorie requirements is to use the Harris Benedict Equation (HBE).
What Influences Your Daily Calorie Needs?

Age
Gender
Height
Weight
Activity Level

The only factor missing from this equation is lean body mass. A very lean person will require more calories. Except for [...]

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When Late Night Snacking Is OK

Thursday, May 7th, 2009

It’s another weekday evening with you nestled comfortably on the sofa watching your favorite television show. As the screen flickers to a commercial break your mind begins a mental tug-o-war with itself.
You finished dinner only an hour or two ago, yet you find yourself craving a snack! The little devil on your shoulder coaxes you [...]

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One Number Matters When Dieting

Tuesday, May 5th, 2009

Weight loss is all about numbers. You pick the number you want to weigh. Many times you set a number of months to obtain your goal. You write down your starting measurements, original weight and gauge your progress at regular intervals. Unfortunately, if you are numerically challenged like myself, it can be overwhelming to track [...]

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