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Wellness Wednesday: Part 3, Making Healthy Eating Choices When Dining Out

Weight Loss, WellnessBy Marjorie Binette, MDFebruary 24, 2016Leave a comment

In Part 3 of Making Healthy Eating Choices When Dining Out we will focus on portion control.  Here are some suggestions to help with portion control: 1. Choose from the appetizer menu as your main dish. 2. Make your main dish a mixed-green-salad with vegetables and lean protein.  Opt for lean cuts of meat, chicken…

Move It Monday: Benefits of Elliptical Machines

Fitness, Weight LossBy Marjorie Binette, MDFebruary 22, 2016Leave a comment

There are a variety of cardiovascular machines in the gym to chose from.  One of the more popular machines is the elliptical machine. Elliptical machines have been dubbed by some as either too easy or too boring. It’s a machine that you will either love or hate. When used to its maximum potential, the elliptical…

Move It Monday: Plank It

Fitness, Health, Lifestyle, Weight LossBy Marjorie Binette, MDFebruary 15, 2016Leave a comment

Chances are if you have been in the gym, you’ve seen someone perform a plank.  A plank is a great alternative to traditional core exercises, such as a crunch. Here are some advantages to incorporating the plank into your exercise routine: 1. When done in proper form, it can be less stressful on your back…

Wellness Wednesday: Part 2, Making Healthy Choices When Dining Out

WellnessBy Marjorie Binette, MDFebruary 10, 2016Leave a comment

Dining out often entails indulging in a 3 to 4 course meal:  appetizer, main dish and dessert. Last week we talked about drinking water or unsweetened tea when dining out to avoid excess calories. Today’s wellness tip, I encourage you to avoid the bread basket and appetizer by ordering a salad before your main course.  Request…

Love This, Watch Gymnast Sophia DeJesus’ Amazing Floor Routine

CelebrateBy Marjorie Binette, MDFebruary 8, 2016Leave a comment

Sophina DeJesus, gymnast and senior at UCLA has a performance that is sure to get you smiling and motivated to get you moving (or at least get you dancing).  She dazzles during a floor routine during a gymnastic competition.  Her floor routine is a showcase of amazing tumbles, twirls and high flips with an infusion…

Real Barbie Dolls For Our Girls

Celebrate, ThoughtsBy Marjorie Binette, MDFebruary 6, 2016Leave a comment

Last week, Mattel announced that Barbie is getting a makeover.  Over 30 new Barbie dolls are now available for purchase through Mattel’s website, in three new body types: petite, tall and curvy.  The new Barbie dolls will also come in 7 skin tones, 22 eye colors and 24 hairstyles. The original Barbie debuted in 1959.  The…

Wellness Wednesday: Making Healthy Choices When Dining Out

WellnessBy Marjorie Binette, MDFebruary 3, 2016Leave a comment

Dining out is a fun experience, especially when in good company.  Unfortunately, when dining out we all have the tendency to over indulge and consume more calories than we would normally. If you are trying to lose or maintain your weight, dining out can pose a serious challenge.  One sure fire way to cut back…

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