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Amanda A. Kostro Miller, RD, LDN Long, dark nights make it really hard to stay motivated and get regular exercise during the winter. In this article, we’re going to give you all sorts of ideas about how you can burn more calories throughout the season. If you have a gym

Amanda A. Kostro Miller, RD, LDN Are you frustrated that you haven’t lost weight? Maybe you’ve been trying really hard with diet and exercise, but the number on the scale just doesn’t reflect your efforts. While you may have a specific “goal weight” in mind, rest assured that there are

Amanda A. Kostro Miller, RD, LDN If you have just started your weight loss program, then you may be hearing a lot about “calories.” You may have been told that you need to restrict your calories for weight loss, but what is a calorie? If you’re confused or overwhelmed with

Amanda A. Kostro Miller, RD, LDN Maybe you want to lose weight, eat healthier and/or decrease your sugar intake. Regardless of your nutrition goals, it is essential that you know how to interpret food and nutrition labels. They have so much information! Knowing how to interpret a food label will

 Amanda A. Kostro Miller, RD, LDN There’s lots of things that work against weight loss in the winter. At least, that’s how it seems. Cold weather makes you hunker down. Less fresh produce available. Exercising outdoors isn’t doable. Holiday party after holiday party… Leftovers from holiday parties. Winter blues and

Amanda A. Kostro Miller, RD, LDN Overwhelmed by your weight loss plan? Maybe you’ve already talked to your doctor, created a weight loss eating plan and exercise regimen – now you just have to execute it! Or, you’ve been trying your hardest to follow your healthy eating routine, but you’re

Amanda A. Kostro Miller, RD, LDN One of the #1 questions I get as a registered dietitian is “How do I eat healthy on a budget?” Most people assume that healthy eating is expensive, but not necessarily. You can definitely eat healthy on a budget, but you just have to

Amanda A. Kostro Miller, RD, LDN When you do an Internet search for “easy weight loss,” there are so many tricks and methods! Some weight loss tricks work and others don’t. Certain weight loss tricks work for some people but not for others. So, how can you lose weight easily?

Amanda A. Kostro Miller, RD, LDN If you’re trying to lose weight, then you’re probably feeling restricted by your weight loss diet and are looking for ways to “let loose” and indulge. So, you consider drinking alcohol to give yourself a break and have fun in social situations. But can

Amanda A. Kostro Miller, RD, LDN So, you may have already established everything you need to do to lose weight. Perhaps your weight loss program is well planned out and all you have to do is execute it. You most likely have been told to modify your diet for weight

Amanda A. Kostro Miller, RD, LDN Thanksgiving is the start of the holiday season for many, and it’s the holiday season that dieters and weight loss professionals dread. A mix of colder weather, less exercise, more parties, more food and more alcohol can wreak havoc on even the most comprehensive

How to Lose Weight Over the Holidays By: Amanda A. Kostro Miller, RD, LDN Trying to lose weight during the holiday season may seem impossible. If you’re worried about weight loss heading into the new year, know this: You can absolutely enjoy the holidays while still losing weight. How? Here