I was traveling through Montpelier, VT and happened upon the Coffee Corner Diner for lunch. It’s the kind of place you find in little towns (ok Montpelier is the capital of VT but it’s still a small town vibe) all over New England. You don’t really expect the food to be healthy but you know it’ll taste great.

What Betsy found she’s struggling with this week is food. Always a source a frustration! Here’s a few quick tips to keep your food intake in check.

Most of us want to lose weight and it seems there are as many diets as there are people willing to try them. They all come down to a balance between fat, proteins and carbohydrates, the basic components of food. But what if science could help you determine your best diet, whether it’s the Zone diet or Weight Watchers approach.

The faster you lose weight may determine your ability to keep it off and how much you lose. That’s the result of a new study published last week in the International Journal of Behavioral Medicine.

We are hoping that by focusing on one Mom lots of other people will learn smart, useful information and be inspired to make changes in their own lives. Any positive change, small or large, is a victory in my mind.

How much sugar are you really ingesting? If you’re thinking about reaching for a sugary soda, you might want to click here first!