The way I lost weight (160 pounds) and kept it off (over 16 years now) was to learn to eat ordinary food (not diet food), in smaller quantities. I also learned to be sure to combine protein, grains, and either a fruit or vegetable every time I ate. That way I never, ever feel hungry…

A way to save a lot of money and lose weight, is to buy generic, or store-name foods.  Often, the same manufacturer or packager makes all the food, but puts different labels on it.  Same products, different labels. You are not likely to notice a difference in quality. The savings are significant.  I recently saw…

Preparing and cooking your own food can save lots of money, and it’s better for your health, too. Avoiding fast food restaurants will save cash and calories.  Limiting your purchase of prepared, frozen, and packaged meals also cuts a lot in grocery bills, and in sodium (salt), sugar and fat consumption. Here are some tips…

This is strange, but true.  The more you eat, the more you want, the more you end-up eating! Why do you think they call them “appetizers?”  Extra food sparks your appetite.  They make you have an increased “appetite” or make you hungrier. In French, they’re called, Hors d’œuvre, or “outside the work.”  This means a…

More from Beliefnet and our partners
More from Beliefnet and our partners