I’ve been working on living a healthier lifestyle.  I’ve noticed that in the last year, my metabolism appears to have slowed down. It takes a lot more work to lose weight. It’s frustrating, so I am always in search of tips to tweak my diet and exercise routine in a way that will translate to more successful weight loss and overall health.
I found a great list of diet tips from AOL Health. These tips are tried and true favorites of top US registered dieticians.
Some are no-brainers, like switch out your whole milk for 1% (I use Fat Free myself). Did …read more

Yes I could. Eating moderately is pretty much the biggest way of how I lost weight last year after my second pregnancy. I exercised A LOT and I was also breastfeeding but let’s face it, I love food. I could’ve used the same pregnancy excuse “i’m eating for 2″ but I chose not to. I ate, moderately and the healthy way since I was still my baby’s source of food.
I love food and I love cooking therefore I really have to work hard on saying NO to seconds. Before, I’d probably eat 3 of of those brushettas. …read more