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  1. Why the Paleo Diet is Nonsense

    Why the Paleo Diet is Nonsense

    During the paleolithic age (about 2.6 million years ago), our ancestors ate a diet of mainly of fish, nuts, berries and game, and hunted using tools made from stone or bone. Their nutritional map was pretty much whatever they could scavenge from the land. The cavemen of that time were foraging for the barest of essentials to simply survive, and the fact that, one day, modern humans would adopt their tenuous version of sustenance makes about as little sense as humanity suddenly abandoning cell phones in favor of smoke signals.
     

  2. 9 Ideas for Exercising Safely and Effectively in the Summer Heat

    9 Ideas for Exercising Safely and Effectively in the Summer Heat

    Summer may be halfway over, but some of the hottest days are still ahead of us.

    And that means safety is a concern, especially for those of us who pack in a bit of exercise (which, by the way, is a great way to up your calorie budget and make room for a few snacks throughout the day).

  3. Considering Gluten-Free? Why It’s Probably Not Necessary (and May Even Be Bad for You)

    Considering Gluten-Free? Why It’s Probably Not Necessary (and May Even Be Bad for You)

    Gluten-free is a craze that has inserted itself as one of the most popular dieting and weight loss trends since the turn of the century.

    But, in reality, it’s probably not necessary for most of us and may even be harmful.

  4. Diet Got You Bored? 10 Changes You Need to Make

    Diet Got You Bored? 10 Changes You Need to Make

    Your diet…when it was all shiny and new, things were going great! But now that the initial excitement has faded a bit, or after months of repetition, you’re just plain bored. No worries. It happens to the best of us. Don’t throw in the towel! Try these changes to reinvigorate your efforts and bring new zest to your healthy lifestyle!

  5. How Arwa found the perfect plan for shedding dreaded baby weight

    How Arwa found the perfect plan for shedding dreaded baby weight

    When Arwa Qammash gained more than 20 pounds after giving birth to her first child, getting back in shape was definitely on the forefront of her mind. and she turned to Diet-to-Go to help make it happen. Find out how she did it!

  6. Introducing Our New Meal Plan for People with Pre- and Type 2-Diabetes

    Introducing Our New Meal Plan for People with Pre- and Type 2-Diabetes

    Diet-to-Go has launched a meal plan specifically created for people who have Type 2 diabetes or prediabetes. The plan’s calorie-controlled meals will also help people lose and manage their weight.

    Our “Balance--Diabetes” meal plan follows American Diabetes Association’s nutritional guidelines. It also addresses the challenge people with the condition face when it comes to knowing what to eat, proper portion sizes and how to fit healthy eating into their busy lives. 

  7. Don't Want to Eat Less? Learn to Move More

    Don't Want to Eat Less? Learn to Move More

    What’s a person to do if their calorie budget has no wiggle room? Get moving!

    Weight-loss and weight-gain are both calorie-in, calorie-out equations. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) generally puts the average adult’s calorie budget at 2,000 calories. While that's the official guideline, your actual calorie needs vary, depending on a variety of factors. A calorie calculator will take into consideration your gender, height, weight, age, goals and activity level and give you a specific number for how many calories you should consume each day.
     

  8. 25 Fantastic Non-Food Diet Rewards

    25 Fantastic Non-Food Diet Rewards

    One of the best ways to motivate yourself along the way to your goal is with awesome rewards! But it doesn't make much sense to reward yourself for avoiding splurges like ice cream by celebrating over a pint of brownie batter, does it? (This is the part where you enthusiastically agree - I know <groan>).

    While brownie batter is not a great reward for sticking to your plan (boo), THESE ARE! Check out these fantastic, Diet-to-Go-approved, non-food rewards for reaching your next milestone.

  9. 12 Festive and Healthy 4th of July Recipes

    12 Festive and Healthy 4th of July Recipes

    The 4th of July is one of America’s most special holidays, where we come together as a nation to remember and celebrate our freedom and independence. It’s also a time for family fun, pool parties, backyard games, picnics, barbecues and fireworks (of course!).

    But what do you do when you want to take part in the festivities, but not all the extra calories? Easy! Make your own dishes - try these 12!

  10. Why Willpower Doesn't Work & Never Has (and 4 Steps to Get Started)

    Why Willpower Doesn't Work & Never Has (and 4 Steps to Get Started)

    You hear it all the time — losing weight takes willpower...and lots of it.

    Willpower is defined as deliberately exerting yourself to restrain your impulses.

    You know the feeling well. It’s the agonizing back-and-forth in your head– one voice is telling you to do something while the other is telling you not to.

  11. Husband-Wife Team Up to Lose Weight and Live Life to its Fullest

    Husband-Wife Team Up to Lose Weight and Live Life to its Fullest

    For Charles Sockey, it was about more than just wanting to look good. It was about coming so far in life and being determined to be able to enjoy it.

    “I want to keep going until there’s no days left,” said 67-year-old analyst-retiree Charles. “I don’t want to be holed up. I want to live.”

  12. The 7 Biggest Myths About Exercise (and What To Do Instead)

    The 7 Biggest Myths About Exercise (and What To Do Instead)

    In today’s world, it’s understandable that most of us have some core, preconceived notions about what to do (and what not to do) when it comes to exercise.

    We’ve been told them all our life, after all.

  13. 12 Sweet, Salty & Savory Summer Recipes for Every Occasion

    12 Sweet, Salty & Savory Summer Recipes for Every Occasion

    Summer is a time for laying out poolside with a good book, going on evening walks and spending time at the park.

    It’s also a time for picnics, block parties and barbeques, which means lots of high-calorie foods on-hand to tempt and pull you off-track.

    While it’s okay to have a treat on occasion, you’ll want to take steps to ensure you don’t go overboard. 

  14. Elizabeth used her own weight loss transformation to Follow Her Dream

    Elizabeth used her own weight loss transformation to Follow Her Dream

    “If we want to inspire others, we have to achieve success ourselves.”

    That’s what Elizabeth Christian, a telephone saleswoman and aspiring motivational speaker, believes — and it’s exactly what she held onto as she worked to lose weight and get in shape.

  15. The Top 100 Inspirational Weight Loss Bloggers You’ve Probably Never Heard Of (Until Now)

    The Top 100 Inspirational Weight Loss Bloggers You’ve Probably Never Heard Of (Until Now)

    Authentically Emmie. The Anti-Jared. No Thanks to Cake. 300 Pounds and Running. The Double Chin Diary. Coffee Cake and Cardio. Those are just some examples of bloggers who have for years been the go-to’s for weight loss and healthy living inspiration.

    And rightfully so. They’re the leaders in the field, people who have put themselves and their personal journeys out there for the world to see, day-in and day-out. Along the way, they have picked up hundreds of thousands of readers who go to them for motivation, for resources and even just to connect with someone who understands the struggle. 

    But what about those lesser-known bloggers?

  16. 7 Movies to Watch for Weight Loss Inspiration

    7 Movies to Watch for Weight Loss Inspiration

    We know that movies are a great way to stay entertained, and that they’re perfect for curling up on the couch with a healthy snack and relaxing on a Friday night.

    Believe it or not, movies can also be a place to find inspiration for our weight loss journeys — as long as we know what to look for.

  17. 9 Small, Totally Doable Things You Can do to Lose Weight Faster

    9 Small, Totally Doable Things You Can do to Lose Weight Faster

    You’ve met them. The co-worker juicing for a month straight. The cousin who works out two hours a day. The friend who’s always on the latest (and weirdest) Hollywood regimen.

    They’re all going to the extremes to lose weight – and the thing is? They’re doing it all wrong.

  18. Sheryl’s Weight Loss Success Came During Tough Times

    Sheryl’s Weight Loss Success Came During Tough Times

    Trying to lose weight and get healthy is difficult enough by itself, but what if you had to do it while also serving as the primary caretaker of an ill loved one?

    It may not sound like too much fun to most of us, but for Sheryl Walder, her mother’s Parkinson’s disease diagnosis was the catalyst to push her into finally taking the leap. 

  19. 8 Ways Exercise is Awesome for Our Mental Health

    8 Ways Exercise is Awesome for Our Mental Health

    We’ve all heard it a thousand times. Exercise helps us lose weight. Exercise keeps our heart strong. Exercise helps us live longer.

  20. 5 Ways to Start Your Day off Right from 10 People that Know

    5 Ways to Start Your Day off Right from 10 People that Know

    Healthy life practices lead to healthy eating practices. Starting your day off right is the first step to daily health and happiness. We asked 10 Diet-to-Go experts how to get the day started successfully.

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