Did you know that spicy meals could help you lose weight? It's true. If you're like me and love spicy foods, this is great news. It seems preparing your meals with garlic, pepper and other zero-calorie spices may prevent overeating. Benefits of Spicy Foods...

I didn't understand the importance of BMI until last year around this time. It was getting cold and I couldn't fit into any of my jeans. I figured I had gained a couple of pounds, but when I got on the scale, it turned out I gained over 20 in less than a year. I was surprised by the number, but I couldn't bring myself to care. That is, until the day I decided to check my BMI with a BMI calculator.

Did you ever want to give yoga a try, but it seemed like too much of a commitment?  Well if you're like me, and you're a bit of an emotional eater, learning a couple of yoga poses may be just what you need.  Yoga can help you focus on what your body needs, reduce stress, and curb your emotional eating.  Here is a pose you can do in less than two minutes, it's called Downward Facing Dog.  Give it a try for a couple of days and see if you notice a difference. 

I think my favorite part of Thanksgiving dinner are the leftovers. But if you're watching your weight or trying to eat healthy, leftovers can be your enemy. Here are some healthy recipes for your Thanksgiving leftovers... Elaine Magee - 10 Light and Easy Ways to Enjoy Leftover Turkey Lighten Up Thanksgiving Leftovers

For many of us, Thanksgiving can begin a downward spiral of unhealthy eating and weight gain. The best way to avoid this, is to start the holiday season with healthy eating habits. Here are some healthy eating tips for the holiday season...

Did you know that the scent of peppermint can curb your appetite and relieve a headache? It's true. Curb Appetite: In a study from Wheeling Jesuit University in West Virginia - People who regularly smelled peppermint ate 23 percent fewer calories per week.

Did you know that increasing your metabolism can help you lose weight? So. How can you increase your metabolism? An easy way is to add lemon to your water. One lemon a day can improve your digestion, increase your metabolism, and help you lose weight. Give it a try. Here's what you do... Get yourself seven lemons for seven days. Start off your day by having some warm water with half of a lemon squeezed in. Throughout the day drink the other half of the lemon in either warm or cold water.

You don't have to gain weight just because it's the holiday season. And Thanksgiving dinner doesn't have to be so fattening. Try making a few changes to your basic Thanksgiving recipes, and see how you can reduce calories and fat, for a healthier dinner. 1. Avoid buying a "self-basting" turkey, most of these are injected with fat and sodium, making them much less healthy. Instead, baste your turkey using it's own juices or broth. 2. Prepare your stuffing outside of the turkey; stuffing cooked inside the turkey will absorb a lot of unwanted fat.

Eat Less By Slowing Down and Enjoying Your Food.  Do you find yourself rushing through life? Are you always busy? If so, this could be contributing to many health problems, including weight gain. What can you do? Try slowing down a bit, especially when it comes to meal time. If you're in the habit of eating while standing or eating very quickly...You need to sit down, and slow down. Take the time to enjoy and savor your food.

I love soup, especially in the winter. So, if there is a way I can eat soup and lose a couple of pounds too...Count me in. With the cold weather upon us, having a bowl of soup can be a real treat. But could it also help you lose weight? Apparently it can. Health experts have discovered that adding low-calorie vegetable broth to the start of a meal can actually help to lose weight. Because you tend to feel full sooner, you eat less of your main course.

You can keep your heart healthy while reducing stress and burning calories. How? Try to get 10 to 30 minutes of aerobic exercise each day. Even a small amount of activity can have a large effect on your overall heart health. It's not really important what you do to get yourself moving and your heart pumping, as long as you do something.

Day 2 of 61 Days to Better Health - You are what you eat. Do you know what you're eating? I know it sounds silly, but you would really be surprised how much you can eat when you're just not paying attention. It's not always about how much you ate; what about your food choices? Are you eating processed food all day? Do you eat anything healthy at all?