Four Ways To Celebrate with Thanks Instead of Turkey  

This holiday, focus on appreciating the people around you and giving to those less fortunate than you with four simple but powerful gestures.

Learn about the Hungry Girl’s Healthy Holiday Tips                                                               

Lisa Lillien, the colorful and creative soul behind the Hungry Girl, shares with us some of her most fool-proof cooking tips and advice for a guilt-free but delicious Thanksgiving.

Thanksgiving Fitness Tips and a Thanksgiving Workout

Fearful that your Thanksgiving buffet will pack on the pounds? From a Thanksgiving workout that will supercharge your metabolism to learning about five fitness tips to keep the pounds off, we have what you need to keep your holidays healthy and fun.

Avoid the Thanksgiving Day Food Coma

Learn what hormones and neurotransmitters are involved in putting you in a near catatonic food coma and a few ways to avoid this post Thanksgiving meal slumber.

Low-Fat Diets Improve Mood

Just as you’re about to dig into that third slice of pumpkin pie, keep in mind the new research that illustrates a low-fat diet may help with long-term mood improvement.

Prevention’s New 400-Calorie Fix

Even though Prevention Magazine’s new diet book, the 400-Calorie Fix has not yet been released, we have a sneak peek into what this simple calorie-counting diet plan involves.

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Weight Loss News In Review – Week of November 15

Kimkins Diet Class Action Lawsuit Filed

After years of customer complaints about the health ramifications associated with the Kimkins Diet, a class action lawsuit has been filed in Riverside, California.

Kellogg’s Ends Deceptive Cereal Labeling

After concerns parents were being duped into believing sugar-bomb cereals like Cocoa Krispies are building kid’s immunities, Kellogg’s is ending its over-the-top nutrition claims.

Believe It, Be It by Biggest Loser’s Ali Vincent Releases This Week

Titling her first book after her personal mantra, this Biggest Loser champion and weight loss success story gives an intimate account of how she lost the weight and continues to manage it.

Diet Soda May Cause Kidney Problems

In case you needed one more reason to give up your diet soda habit, now a study reports that the beverage can reduce kidney function.

Michelle Obama on Sesame Street

The first lady launched the 40th season of the iconic children’s show by teaching kids about healthy habits and gardening.

Five Easy Food Swaps to Prevent Diabetes

These five tips involve slashing sugar, saturated and trans fats, and cutting back on calories so you can lose weight and better control your blood sugar levels.

The Tapeworm Diet

This horrifying diet fad was all the buzz this week after Tyra Banks discussed it on her daytime talk show.

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Weight Loss News in Review – Week of November 8

November is Diabetes Awareness Month

DietsInReview.com will be providing you with even more information about how to prevent and manage this disease all this month. Plus, look for articles each Friday from the American Diabetes Association.

Top Three Ways to Prevent Diabetes

Our dietitian Rebecca Scritchfield explains how diet, exercise and weight loss can all help you prevent and reverse a type 2 diabetes diagnosis.

Learn more about Diabetes.

Self Magazine’s Healthiest and Unhealthiest Citites

Our health and wellness editor Heather Ashare interviews Self’s Sara Austin to learn more about the survey that identified Burlington, VT as the healthiest city and Tulsa, OK as the most unhealthy city for women in the U.S.

Michelle Obama Spotlights Childhood Obesity Epidemic

The first lady is making childhood obesity one of the items of focus on her agenda.

Kirstie Alley’s New Weight Loss Reality Show

As the actress continues to battle her weight, missing a bikini goal on Oprah this week, she’s going to embark on a journey to lose it on a new show on A&E in 2010.

How to Dine Out: Italian Food

Trying to lose weight, but can’t resist your favorite Italian restaurant? Don’t worry, we’ve got tips you can use when ordering to keep calories in check and satisfaction high.

5 Healthiest Breakfast Foods

Get the most out of this most important meal of the entire day!

10 Tips for Achieving Successful Weight Loss

Trainer Matt Johnson says it really is as easy as eating right and exercising. Plus a few other things like drinking plenty of water and getting enough sleep.

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• Check-out our Chief Mom’s in-depth review of the Diet to Go meal delivery service.

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Weight Loss News in Review – Week of November 1

If you aren’t close enough for the fresh meals, the frozen meals are a delicious, nutritious choice. The meal plan is fully customizable, allowing you to swap unwanted meals for more favored choices. And the fact that many of the meals are accompanied by side dishes that fully complete the meal makes the plan more economical than I first thought. If you were to purchase a week of the three-meal-a-day plan, you would need nothing from the grocery store other than any beverage choices you might make. It is definitely more cost effective and much more nutritious that visiting fast food restaurants for your dining options.

The meals ranged from Italian to homestyle American and Indian, and I don’t think you would ever have the opportunity to grow bored. It is nice to be able to go to the freezer and grab a meal for my husband to take for lunch and not worry that he has to supplement it with a hamburger (true story!) because he’s still hungry. The portions are large enough to fill even the most hungry appetite, and every meal was well seasoned and not at all bland. In fact, the portion size is a great reminder of how much food one actually should be eating at a meal – a portion size refresher course, if you will.

My one thought for improvement is the amount of starchy food offered for breakfast – many pancakes, french toast and muffin options, and I’m more of an egg, oatmeal, yogurt and fruit kind of girl. Those foods are offered, so the option to customize is key here. I give Diet to Go two thumbs up. It’s a delicious, convenient, non-stressful way to plan your meals and stay within your selected calorie range.

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While Diet to Go provided Carmen with sample product, this review is her own opinion and was not influenced or sponsored in any way.

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Diet to Go Review: The Final Word

The meals arrived packed on dry ice and very cold, and I popped them right into my freezer. The portions seemed to be quite large and I looked forward to being able to sample them. Much of the food was vacuum packed and all of it appeared to be very fresh and appetizing.

The first meal I sampled was turkey Salisbury steak with gravy, mashed potatoes, and whole green beans. I microwaved it and within five minutes I was sitting down to a hot, fresh, perfectly seasoned meal that completely satisfied me. It was filling, and in fact, I didn’t even finish the potatoes. My usual meal choices might involve a Lean Cuisine or other frozen meal, and I’m often left still hungry and scouring the kitchen an hour later. The Diet to Go meal removed that action from my life.

Diet to Go meals: Beef short rib with green bean blend

Other meals of mention include the Tuscan potato boats, which were offered with a low-fat drinkable yogurt, and the blackened turkey loin with carrot chipotle puree. The curried shrimp with basmati rice was especially memorable, with large shrimp in a more than adequate quantity. I’m not a fan of chicken Brunswick stew, but even with a meal I didn’t especially care for, I was impressed with the quantity of high quality meat and the size of the ingredients. No minced meat, no veggie shreds. While some meals contained whole vegetable chunks and large pieces of easily recognizable meat, the veggie portions on others were sparse.

One caveat: all of the meals contain directions to microwave, but a few of the meals would have been much tastier had they baked in an oven. The veal cutlet in particular, and the veggie pizza had excellent flavor but the texture of the meal suffered in the microwave. I learned my lesson and the next meal I prepared, the stuffed shells, surpassed my expectations. I’d really recommend taking the time to defrost the meals in the refrigerator, as the site recommends, and then taking the time to bake them. You’ll be glad that you did.

I neglected to mention in my prior review one of the small details that impressed me with Diet to Go meal delivery service. Each meal container was marked with a motivational thought – and more than a few of those motivational thoughts have stayed with me. A little philosophy makes a meal that much more enjoyable.

All in all, this week of frozen prepared meals was just as enjoyable as the fresh prepared, and I’d highly recommend the purchase of them. It’s nice to know that your meal is both tasty and healthy, and convenient to boot.

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While Diet to Go provided Carmen with sample product, this review is her own opinion and was not influenced or sponsored in any way.

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Diet to Go Review: Frozen Meal Delivery Service

Announcing Mom to Mom Newsletter

Our Chief Mom is dishing up information and insights on how to manage a healthy and balanced household in our newest monthly newsletter. Each month you’ll learn more about how to live a healthy life in the face of real life. Sign-up today!

Calories in Your Favorite Halloween Candy

Before you mindlessly start munching threw your kids’ trick-or-treat bucket, consider how quickly you can consume 100 calories.

Smart Choices Grocery Program Discontinued

The FDA has investigated this “healthy food label” program and deemed it confusing for consumers.

Gwyneth Paltrow’s Controversial Fitness Comment

Her tongue-in-cheek advice for losing weight after 35 causes quite a stir.

The Ultimate Butt Burning Workout

Tighten and strengthen those glutes with this workout designed by our fitness expert Matt Johnson.

Is Childhood Obesity Abuse?

Parents around the world are losing custody of their overweight children.

Carnie Wilson’s New Show Unstapled

No stranger to reality cameras or the weight struggle, Carnie’s on a mission to lose 50 pounds.

Curtis Stone’s Mediterranean Turkey Burger

The Chef prepared this flavorful turkey burger, sandwiched between portobello mushrooms, for the Biggest Losers.

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Weight Loss News in Review – Week of October 25

Jillian Michaels Casting New Show ‘Losing It’

If you can’t get enough of Jillian, then tune-in to NBC in the summer of 2010 to see her new show, in which she’ll move-in with unhealthy families to overhaul their lives.

Casting Call for New Weight Loss Show ‘100 Lost’

If you and a friend each have more than 50 pounds to lose, and want to wager your own money on your weight loss, then you could be a part of this new show.

5 New Ways to Workout at Home

Now that the weather has cooled and you find yourself anticipating months of indoor hibernation, mix-up your workout routine with these exercises.

Strength Training Key to Longevity

Many experts believe that strength training is the key to preventing age-related disabilities.

How to Dine Out: Mexican

In the first installment of our new How to Dine Out series, you’ll learn how to enjoy flavorful Mexican food in a restaurant without going overboard on calories and fat. Plus, find several healthy Mexican recipes you can prepare yourself.

Gluten-Free Resources for Celiac Awareness Month

October recognizes Celiac disease and our natural health editor, Amy, has put together several resources that are ideal for gluten-free dieters.

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Weight Loss News In Review – Week of October 18

My Diet to Go meals were delivered packed in a bag, as the meals are delivered fresh. Everything was packed tightly together and all of it was very cold. Unpacking the bag I noticed that the meals were much bigger than I’d anticipated, and everything looked absolutely fresh and delicious. I couldn’t wait to get started!

I was sent a variety of different meal choices, mostly lunches and dinners, but I was also sent two breakfast choices. Every meal that I ate exceed my expectations. I’ve gotten into the habit of purchasing a Lean Cuisine or a similar frozen meal for lunch, and these prepared meals blew those away. Typical frozen meals are often not enough to satisfy my appetite, and I often add a piece of fruit, a side of vegetables or a salad to keep me full longer than an hour. That was absolutely not necessary with the Diet to Go meals.

For example, let’s talk turkey. Specifically the turkey dinner, which contained two very thick slices of white meat turkey, a small amount of mashed potatoes, gravy over both, and not quite 1/2 cup of green beans. It was perfectly seasoned and so full of flavor that I had to double check that it was a “diet” food.

Other meals eaten this week included Tuscan potato boats with a yogurt smoothie, turkey Swiss sandwich with terra chips, curried shrimp with basmati rice, whole grain French toast with mango cranberry syrup, whole grain pancakes and sausage links, egg and broccoli pie with apple juice, Michigan turkey salad with a dakota roll (what seemed to me to be a whole grain, palm sized nugget of goodness).

I have to call special attention to the Turkey Salad. So often, prepared turkey or chicken salad is merely pulverized meat, but this was comprised of chunks of meat, mixed with fruits and diced celery. It was outstanding and extremely tasty. In fact, I found myself scoping out the other meals, to see if this was repeated. Alas, it was not.

I found the entire week of food to be outstanding in quality, taste and convenience. Many times, meals were accompanied by a piece of fresh fruit, a prepared yogurt smoothie, a roll, coleslaw, applesauce, or terra veggie chips. This truly led me to believe that if I were purchasing a week of food to be delivered to my house there would really be no need to visit the grocery – literally everything is contained in one inclusive package.

With five weeks of meals offered, there is no thought that you’d get bored. In addition, if there is a meal that you don’t care for, you can substitute from an extensive list, in order to truly customize the meal plan to fit your life. If you don’t think that you’d eat an entire week worth of food, you can customize the plan by only purchasing a smaller Midweek plan with fewer meals. The average customer, according to Diet to Go, spends $85 a week. Meal plans range in price from $32/week for the dinner-only three-day plan to $124.99 for the 1200 calorie seven-day plan.

I think the meals offered by Diet to Go are a delicious, nutritious and convenient option, and one I think would fit into a healthy living plan.

Check back with me next week as I review the mail order option of meals. If they are anything like the fresh option, I think I’ll be pretty happy – and full!

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While Diet to Go provided Carmen with sample product, this review is her own opinion and was not influenced or sponsored in any way.

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Diet to Go Review: Meal Delivery Service Makes Healthy Eating Easy

Healthy Halloween Recipes for Kids

Ditch the candy apples, candy bars and cupcakes for some treats that are just as funky, but not nearly as packed with sugar and fat. Plus, they’re super fun to make!

Five Healthiest Foods for Fall

There is a bounty of wholesome foods that are in season now and offer a wealth of health benefits.

Top 10 Fittest Cities in the U.S.

Washington, D.C. leads the ten fittest cities, being recognized for the healthy, active lives its citizens lead.

The Mathematics of Weight Loss

With the simple science that weight loss comes down to calories in and calories out, learn some simple tricks for how to reduce calorie consumption and increase calorie burn.

Biggest Loser “Where Are They Now” Special Airs Thanksgiving Week

Tune-in to see more than 40 previous contestants, how they’re living today and further accomplishments since the show.

Jillian Michaels Not Training Celebrities, Only Regular People

The Biggest Loser trainer clarifies rumors that she is working with Hollywood celebrities, making clear she’s only interested in the health of regular people.

We Love Fiber One Yoplait Yogurt and Coupon Giveaway

We’ve tried thew new yogurt from Yoplait and liked it so much we couldn’t wait to tell you about it. And the first 50 readers can try it for free, too!

Sneaking Vegetables Into Food Cheats Kids

Our Chief Mom shares how we’re not doing our kids any favors by sneaking cauliflower purees and the like into their pasta, brownies and other foods.

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Weight Loss News In Review – Week of October 11

Announcing traineoPLUS Launch with DietsInReview.com

We’ve partnered with traineoPLUS, a revolutionary new online weight management program.

Blogs Against Breast Cancer 2009

Help us raise money for the National Breast Cancer Foundation in our second annual Blogs Against Breast Cancer drive. We’ll make a $5 donation when you place our “My Blog Cares” badge on your site.

Eat More Colors to Cut Cancer Risk

Learn all the healthy benefits from the rainbow of fruits and vegetables, and how you can fend-off cancer with an apple, or bell pepper, a day!

7 Things You Need to Know to Have a Healthy Day

No matter how crazed your day is, if you can manage these seven action items, healthy days will turn in to healthy weeks!

Negative Calorie Foods are Just Another Diet Myth

Have you heard celery and grapefruit called “negative calorie foods” and wondered if it was just a myth or actually true? Our dietitian, Rebecca Scritchfield, explains why this is a myth.

Obese Kids See Big Benefits from Small Weight Loss

A new study examined the consequences of family health programs on very obese children. They found that even modest weight loss had significant health benefits.

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Weight Loss News In Review – Week of October 4