Often, we're told to stop staring when we linger in front of the refrigerator blindly staring into space pondering our next snack. That kind of loitering, we're usually advised, leads to mindless eating that can pack on the pounds. More >>

Do you know that fewer than half of Americans make New Year's Resolutions?

Of those who do make them, the three most frequent resolutions are about weight loss (no surprise there), exercise, and stopping smoking. Also popular are ones dealing with better money management and debt reduction. More >>

Christmas and other holidays often boil down to just a few ingredients that give them their trademark flavor, like peppermint and pumpkin. Therefore, when you are in a pinch for time or funds, it's fun to think of ways such signature add-ins can, in fact, make the meal. More >>

While listening recently, I heard the song, "First There Is a Mountain" after a commercial break. You asked Efim the significance and he said he played it because you had been doing mountain climber stomach exercises during the break. I made a different connection because of the last caller you spoke to before the break. More >>

Menus can be much more than the inspiration for just that one restaurant meal you might be pondering. Taking a peek online ahead of time or just perusing before ordering can be a lightning fast way to snatch a few meal ideas. Most menus give dish descriptions, including ingredient combinations. Let that be your invitation to try ones that catch your fancy at home. More >>

Although I try to eat a proper diet most of the time, I love chocolate! I limit how often I treat myself, and I try to restrict myself to a particular "healthier" type of chocolate. More >>

I want to thank you for sharing my blog...And I want to share a comment I received from a fellow Dr. Laura fan. It read: "I found your blog through your 1st post that was highlighted in Dr. Laura's daily email. I wanted to say thank you. Thank you for being such a strong mother and for facing head on, the soul-sucking monster that is addiction..." More >>

Cooler weather often brings on cravings for warm beverages. Old, good habits die hard, though, and that may mean never venturing beyond a cup of coffee or plain hot chocolate. It's easy, though, to prepare both innovative and inexpensive treats... More >>

...I was 30 before I settled down, married and had 5 children. The first shock to my system was when I became pregnant and spent 9 months vomiting... More >>

Sometimes seasonal specialties are saved for noteworthy occasions, like hearty dinners or festive suppers that entertain a crowd of friends and family. You deserve the treats, which can be fresh or products associated with this type of year, at every meal. More >>