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7 Delicious, Healthy Weekend Dinners for Fall

by Caitlin H,

Sep 26, 2022

Autumn is such a fun time. The cooler weather and changing leaves make for an excellent time to get outside and enjoy the fresh air. Plus, the seasonal produce makes for exciting, tasty dishes that are packed with nutrition and flavor.

Do you have any fall favorites? We have a few we think you should add to your recipe book! You can whip up these delectable dishes on the weekends and enjoy your fresh, calorie- and portion-controlled meals from Diet-to-Go during the week!

5 Ways to Ensure Your Weight Loss Journey Won’t Be a Wash

by Caitlin H,

Sep 19, 2022

You know eating a healthier diet is vital to losing weight. You know that it means you’ll have to make some real changes, and you’re ready.

So you research online, you check out the article about the best new diets, you talk with your friend about the plan she’s been trying…

But here’s the thing: Losing weight isn’t about trying the latest and greatest thing. It’s finding what works for you and setting yourself up for success by ensuring your weight loss journey won’t be a wash. We’ve come up with a few ways for you to do exactly that.

Spin Class Instructor Says Nutrition is Key to Weight Loss

by Caitlin H,

Sep 12, 2022

Denise, a 47-year-old marketing executive for a major pharmaceutical company, has been exercising nearly every day for years. She teaches spin classes three days a week, lifts weights five days a week, and does yoga one day a week. Despite her incredible fitness level, Denise knew last December that her 202-pound weight meant it was time to make a change.

Even as a fitness enthusiast Denise turned to Diet-to-Go to help lose those extra pounds with its ease, portion control, and high quality food. 

Sweet & Salty Keto-Friendly Side Dish Recipes for Labor Day

by Caitlin H,

Aug 29, 2022

If you’re on the keto diet or watching your carbs, you’re good to go with the chicken, sausage, shish kabobs, or hotdogs sizzling on the grill. But what about the wide array of sweet and salty side dishes spread out across the table to go along with them? Just because you’re keto-ing it up doesn’t mean you shouldn’t get to enjoy a tasty something to go along with your main dish!

Let’s balance things out with some sweet and salty, delicious, keto-friendly recipes. You can whip these up yourself and take them to your next summer get-together.

5 Effective Resistance Exercises to Do as You Get Older

by Caitlin H,

Aug 22, 2022

You’ve probably heard how critical a well-rounded diet and consistent cardiovascular activity are to prolonging your life. And yes, those things are essential — and just as essential is incorporating resistance training into your routine. That’s because muscles naturally tend to lose strength as you get older; effects you can counter by doing things like lifting weights and using resistance bands.

We gathered 5 extremely effective resistance exercises for middle-aged folks and seniors. Do these at least a few times a week to work towards adding years to your life!

Healthy Hacks: How to Sneak More Vegetables Into Your Diet

by Caitlin H,

Aug 8, 2022

Vegetables — they’re versatile, nutrient-packed and a vital part of any well-balanced diet.

Here’s the thing. We all know how essential it is to eat them regularly. But if we’re being honest with ourselves, it’s challenging to choose the carrot sticks over the chips or the salad over the steak. So, we don’t.

That’s why we put together this list of 5 hacks to fit more vegetables into your diet. From smoothies to grilling ideas to veggie spreads and more, you’ll find getting your daily vegetable intake a cinch with these tips!

Nurse Tries Diet-to-Go and Sheds 30 Pounds

by Caitlin H,

Jul 25, 2022

Working as a nurse at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic had no shortage of challenges. Just ask 37-year-old Michelle, who started her career as a nurse in 2017 and worked in labor and delivery and the emergency room.

“I was working insane hours,” Michelle said. “I’d work overnights and never had time to eat healthy.”

But then she found Diet-to-Go!

A Comprehensive Guide to Water Aerobics

by Caitlin H,

Jul 11, 2022

If you’re looking for a low-impact workout that gets your heart rate up while simultaneously giving you the chance to build connections with like-minded people, then water aerobics may be the thing for you.

We put together a comprehensive guide to this fun, engaging fitness activity that is just the thing for anyone with limited mobility and those who love the pool!

7 Unique Outdoor Activities for a Summer Outing

by Caitlin H,

Jun 27, 2022

There’s nothing quite like a day outside enjoying the trees, grass and flowers while soaking in the sunshine and smelling the clean, fresh air.

We found a whole host of reasons why you should incorporate time outdoors into your weekly activities, particularly during the warm summer days. If you’re at a loss for some new unique ideas for a summer outing, the kinds of things that will make the experience memorable and enjoyable for you and your loved ones… we’ve come up with some fun things to try!

Lifestyle Tips to Help Manage Your Diabetes

by Caitlin H,

Jun 20, 2022

If you’re living with Type 2 diabetes, you know how challenging it can be to simultaneously manage your blood sugar while striving to meet your everyday demands. It’s easy to feel frustrated, overwhelmed, defeated, tired and stressed as you try to remember to do things like take medication, make your regular check-ups and deal with the everyday ups and downs.

We have a few lifestyle tips that may help make managing your health and your diabetes just a little easier.

6 Exercises for Improving Neck Pain & Tension

by Caitlin H,

Jun 13, 2022

Many of us spend most of our day craning our necks to look at our computer screens, tablets or mobile devices. That unfortunate but necessary trend has caused a whole host of posture problems, which in turn can cause chronic neck pain and tension, particularly as we age.

Thankfully, a mixture of strengthening exercises and stretching can work wonders towards alleviating these issues.

8 Healthy Side Dishes for Your Memorial Day Barbecue

by Caitlin H,

May 23, 2022

Barbecues are one of the best parts of summer. There’s truly nothing quite like a warm evening with a cold drink and plate full of delicious food while friends and family are all around you.

Want to have side dishes that provide a healthier, lower-calorie alternative to traditional options…without skimping on flavor?

Try one of these healthy side dish recipes that will wow your guests at that next summer barbecue. Enjoy!

Evening Tips to Level Up Your Weight Loss Efforts

by Caitlin H,

May 16, 2022

The evening brings a unique set of challenges to weight loss goals. It’s often the time when we sit down and unwind, which can bring a certain amount of temptation to munch on unhealthy snacks or drink too many adult beverages.

Here are some much better ways to spend your downtime to set yourself up for success tomorrow! Try some of these simple nighttime tips to keep yourself on track and ensure you meet and maintain your weight loss goals.

How To Develop a Healthy Mindset, and Why

by Caitlin H,

May 9, 2022

Life is all about your mindset. That’s true when it comes to losing weight, too. A recent study from the Society for the Study of Ingestive Behavior found that people who view a meal as a way to be healthy ate significantly smaller portion sizes than those who viewed them as a pleasure or a way to stay full until the next meal.

Leverage Friendship to Make (Not Break) Your Health Goals

by Caitlin H,

May 2, 2022

Think about what you do on the weekends. If you’re like most, there’s probably at least one or two outings that involve people in your social circles. And what do those outings involve? Food? Alcohol? When you’re trying to lead to a healthy lifestyle, maintaining friendships while sticking with your goals can be one heck of a problem. Or, your could try a few things to turn those friends into a resource!

5 Steps to a Healthy Heart

by Caitlin H,

Apr 25, 2022

Exercise is often top-of-mind when you set out to boost the quality of your cardiac health.. While it’s true that burning calories by engaging in something like walking or cycling can help with weight-loss, the real cornerstone of any successful “heart-healthy” plan is rooted in a balanced diet and healthy lifestyle.

So before you put all of your focus on physical exercises, let’s see what other steps you can take to keep your heart pumping, and possibly add years to your life!

5 Ways to Love the Person in the Mirror

by Caitlin H,

Apr 18, 2022

Feeling uncomfortable in our skin is a common thread shared by women and men alike, particularly those of us who are trying to lose weight.

Thankfully, there are steps you can take to turn your state of mind around and start to feel positive about yourself. Read on for five ways to fall in love with the person in the mirror.

Pandemic Serves as Catalyst for 85-Pound Weight Loss

by Caitlin H,

Apr 11, 2022

Like many of us, Louise Ebbert found that the pandemic suddenly created an isolated and sedentary lifestyle that she just wasn’t used to. Her usual routine of active travel for work was disrupted, and the day the scale said 272 pounds she decided enough was enough. She had to make a change. She restarted Diet-to-Go that day.

“People are always waiting until tomorrow. You have to just make the decision and start now.”

Exactly one year later and Louise is down 85 lbs, and she wants to share her story so people who have been seeing the effects of Covid on their health and weight can see there is a way back.

This One Simple Thing Can Help Control Your Waistline

by Caitlin H,

Apr 4, 2022

How often do you find yourself scarfing down a meal without ever really stopping to think about how the food actually tastes?

Whether it’s a steak dinner at a restaurant with friends, munching a wrap while rushing to a meeting, snacking on nuts between meals, or even eating a sandwich during your lunch hour, many of us don’t take the time to slow down and enjoy our food. And unfortunately, rushing through meals that way means it is unlikely we are giving our brains enough time to register that we’re full — which may lead to overeating and subsequent weight gain.

There’s a simple thing you can start doing to make sure you slow down and thinking about what you’re eating.

Women Say These Are The Reasons They Can’t Lose Weight

by Caitlin H,

Mar 28, 2022

Sometimes we set out with the best intentions in life, but find ourselves facing barriers that work against us, making a task or goal seem difficult or almost impossible.

That’s true in many areas, one of which is certainly weight loss. Thankfully, though, many of those hurdles are simply perceptions — and perceptions can always change.