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  • Weight and Health This illustration is for an opinion piece that ran in the New York Times last year, “Our Absurd Fear of Fat.” This piece comments on a study that showed that the risk of death overall (from any cause) is actually lower in people whose BMIs are over 25 to 30. We don’t…

  • Some Good New Year’s Resolutions A few months ago I talked about setting good short-term goals. New Year’s resolution time often spurs people to think huge — getting (back) in shape and (finally) getting your weight under control. These are fine goals, but the emphasis on the sweeping, “bucket-list” approach to New Year’s resolutions can…

  • Forgive yourself and do better tomorrow. Shirt available at Woot.com — limit of 15 per customer! Bonus: Cookie Monster Asks, “Is Me Really Monster?” Well, is he?

  • What If 2015 Is the Year You Keep Your Resolutions? New Year’s resolutions are more like famous last words, and it’s easy to get swamped by the scope of a goal like “lose 50 pounds,” or “get back in shape.” What can you do to make it stick this time around? The best changes you…

  • What’s Your Overeating Personality? Walgreens offers this nice article by Diana Kelly about different ways to approach temptations to overeat, depending on how you tend to approach food: — The Mindless Muncher: who needs a little more awareness and can benefit from choosing smaller plates — The Disciplinarian: who has very rigid beliefs about food…

  • Tips for Smart Snacking — and More Thanksgiving day is over, and the leftovers have been stacked in the refrigerator or sent home with guests. We’re facing the holiday season in earnest: busy schedules, lots of indulgent foods on every surface, and chilly weather all conspiring to make it hard to eat mindfully. Eat Smart,…

  • Happy Thanksgiving! Thanksgiving came a day early in our house, so today there’s not much on the agenda besides running a Turkey Trot and running the dishwasher! Whether you are celebrating with friends or family (or time-shifting in your household, too), have a happy Thanksgiving! Enjoy the food and the company (and maybe try to…

  • What Does 100 Calories Look Like? Here is another helpful visual for estimating portion sizes. This set of photos uses a plate 8.5 inches across (same as the short side of a standard sheet of paper). Go to the article to see LOTS more examples — for fruits, vegetables, meats, and grain-based foods. The article…

  • Vegetarian Dishes for Thanksgiving The phrase sounds strange for a turkey-based holiday, but a lot of traditional foods at Thanksgiving don’t have (or need) meats or animal fats in them. These collections go beyond traditional comfort foods like mac & cheese, candied yams, and pumpkin pie for some truly elegant — and still very Thanksgiving…