https://cravingsomethinghealthy.com/category/healthy-aging/weight-management/ Easy, Mediterranean diet-inspired recipes Sat, 08 Jan 2022 19:05:55 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.3.2 https://cravingsomethinghealthy.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/cropped-site-id-32x32.png https://cravingsomethinghealthy.com/category/healthy-aging/weight-management/ 32 32 https://cravingsomethinghealthy.com/tips-for-fat-loss-vs-weight-loss-after-menopause/ https://cravingsomethinghealthy.com/tips-for-fat-loss-vs-weight-loss-after-menopause/#respond Tue, 12 Jan 2021 04:19:06 +0000 https://cravingsomethinghealthy.com/?p=13899 Have you decided it’s time to drop a few pounds? You should know there’s a difference between fat loss vs weight loss. While it’s fairly easy to lose weight, losing fat takes more work and a different approach. But the payoff is much greater. Here’s why fat loss is more important than weight loss, and...]]> https://cravingsomethinghealthy.com/tips-for-fat-loss-vs-weight-loss-after-menopause/feed/ 0 https://cravingsomethinghealthy.com/intermittent-fasting-how-to-get-even-more-benefits/ https://cravingsomethinghealthy.com/intermittent-fasting-how-to-get-even-more-benefits/#respond Thu, 27 Aug 2020 20:19:58 +0000 https://cravingsomethinghealthy.com/?p=13430 Want to get the most bang for your buck from healthy eating? Combine intermittent fasting with the Mediterranean diet. Both have benefits for your health, and when used together, you might see more weight loss and improvements in blood sugar, cholesterol, and blood pressure. With all of the press that both the Mediterranean diet and...]]> https://cravingsomethinghealthy.com/intermittent-fasting-how-to-get-even-more-benefits/feed/ 0 https://cravingsomethinghealthy.com/diet-tips-for-a-healthy-thyroid/ https://cravingsomethinghealthy.com/diet-tips-for-a-healthy-thyroid/#comments Tue, 10 Mar 2020 11:26:00 +0000 https://cravingsomethinghealthy.com/?p=5598 If I were to poll my readers to see how many of you have been diagnosed with Hashimoto's hypothyroid, or underactive thyroid, I’d guess it would be more than just a few. I’ve been curious about this condition ever since I was diagnosed with it a few years back, and it turns out that I...]]> https://cravingsomethinghealthy.com/diet-tips-for-a-healthy-thyroid/feed/ 2 https://cravingsomethinghealthy.com/three-simple-changes-to-lose-weight/ https://cravingsomethinghealthy.com/three-simple-changes-to-lose-weight/#respond Tue, 14 Jan 2020 18:34:53 +0000 https://staging2.cravingsomethinghealthy.com/?p=12682 This post is sponsored by General Mills, but as usual, all opinions are my own. Thanks for supporting the brands I love and use.   I’m not in favor of diets to help you lose weight – especially as a New Year’s resolution. They tend to set you up for failure with all the counting, weighing,...]]> https://cravingsomethinghealthy.com/three-simple-changes-to-lose-weight/feed/ 0 https://cravingsomethinghealthy.com/plant-vs-animal-protein-powders-which-is-best-for-you/ https://cravingsomethinghealthy.com/plant-vs-animal-protein-powders-which-is-best-for-you/#comments Tue, 16 Apr 2019 10:49:46 +0000 https://cravingsomethinghealthy.com/?p=12106 Protein powders are a convenient way to boost your protein intake, but are plant-based proteins a healthier option than whey or other animal-based protein powders? Here’s a look at the pros and cons of each, and my recommendations. Many of us have a canister of protein powder in our pantry. It’s a great way to...]]> https://cravingsomethinghealthy.com/plant-vs-animal-protein-powders-which-is-best-for-you/feed/ 2 https://cravingsomethinghealthy.com/best-foods-beat-winter-blues/ https://cravingsomethinghealthy.com/best-foods-beat-winter-blues/#comments Wed, 13 Feb 2019 06:11:55 +0000 https://cravingsomethinghealthy.com/?p=11984 This post and the related recipe for Wild Mackerel Good Mood Salad are sponsored by Wild Planet Foods. Thanks for supporting brands I use and love! If it’s February, and you’re feeling low on energy and not quite yourself, the winter blues may be to blame. Fortunately, there are ways to beat the blues and...]]> https://cravingsomethinghealthy.com/best-foods-beat-winter-blues/feed/ 4 https://cravingsomethinghealthy.com/a-step-by-step-plan-to-quit-sugar-cravings/ https://cravingsomethinghealthy.com/a-step-by-step-plan-to-quit-sugar-cravings/#respond Thu, 27 Sep 2018 05:29:13 +0000 https://cravingsomethinghealthy.com/?p=11331 What is it about sugar that has such a hold on us? Managing sugar cravings is about so much more than self-control or mindful eating. Sugar is like a street drug for many of us. If you feel like you’re addicted, read on for my step-by-step plan to help you break the habit for good....]]> https://cravingsomethinghealthy.com/a-step-by-step-plan-to-quit-sugar-cravings/feed/ 0 https://cravingsomethinghealthy.com/the-right-way-to-do-a-keto-diet/ https://cravingsomethinghealthy.com/the-right-way-to-do-a-keto-diet/#comments Tue, 13 Mar 2018 07:44:05 +0000 https://cravingsomethinghealthy.com/?p=10618 Thinking about trying a keto diet to drop a few pounds before spring? It can be effective, but there are also some concerns about this particular way of eating. Here's what you should know, and the right way to do a keto diet. Never, have I ever, seen such a diet craze as the keto...]]> https://cravingsomethinghealthy.com/the-right-way-to-do-a-keto-diet/feed/ 2 https://cravingsomethinghealthy.com/how-to-fix-your-broken-metabolism-the-md-factor-diet/ https://cravingsomethinghealthy.com/how-to-fix-your-broken-metabolism-the-md-factor-diet/#comments Mon, 08 Jan 2018 14:05:10 +0000 https://cravingsomethinghealthy.com/?p=6300 If you feel like you're putting on weight even though you're not eating anything, The MD Factor Diet might be just the plan you need to reset your metabolism and make a dent in your belly fat.         If you read my blog, you probably know, or can guess I’m not a...]]> https://cravingsomethinghealthy.com/how-to-fix-your-broken-metabolism-the-md-factor-diet/feed/ 10 https://cravingsomethinghealthy.com/5-main-reasons-cant-lose-weight/ https://cravingsomethinghealthy.com/5-main-reasons-cant-lose-weight/#comments Thu, 02 Nov 2017 07:07:22 +0000 https://cravingsomethinghealthy.com/?p=6699 Have you noticed that it gets a little bit harder to lose weight, or keep those extra pounds from creeping on as you get older? And while it’s true for everyone, women have the hardest time of all, especially as we approach menopause. While we’re quick to blame it on the holidays or our thyroid,...]]> https://cravingsomethinghealthy.com/5-main-reasons-cant-lose-weight/feed/ 6