Recently Science Daily featured a study conducted by cognitive scientists and Indiana University.  They tracked two types of diets: one that involved a lot of tracking and choices, the other was more simple and straight-forward.  They found that the long-term success was negatively impacted by the complexity of the diet, and that dieters who adhered to a simple program were much more likely to be successful in the long run.

These are the same principles that inspired all the beFull products.  Check out a video of me talking about the impact of small changes over time.

In order to get around this, we’re excited to announce Truffulls. Truffulls are the newest member of the beFull family and are a decadent mix of chocolate and caramel or chocolate mint. Truffulls are delectable way to help you reach your weight-loss goals by allowing you to indulge your cravings.

Truffulls are only available for pre-order now exclusively for you and will ship at the end of the month. Click here to order one of two Truffulls delicious flavors: Chocolate Mint and Chocolate Caramel now. Each packet is only 120 calories and has 5 grams of fiber. So go ahead, embrace your craving and be guilt free.

The article also mentions that a large amount of processed foods actually keep you from feeling full, causing you to eat more and gain weight.

Take a few moments to think about the upcoming holiday season. Don’t allow the “I’ll wait until January” excuse to invade your thoughts. Don’t save a healthy lifestyle goal for a New Year’s resolution. You have the tools and control to celebrate a healthFULL lifestyle now. Don’t wait!

Go ahead and celebrate! Eat party food—but don’t eat party food every day! You have resources at Fullbar.com. Look for support and be prepared for the holidays. Enjoy special holiday food, but especially enjoy the company of your family and friends.

Halloween is over, but many homes and offices still have candy sitting around. Caramel apples or dip, maybe? How did it go for you during Halloween treat month? Did you plan some cheats for treats you were craving? Were you prepared, so you didn’t end up tricked into eating too much of a treat or too many treats?

Remember I don’t say that treats are off limits. When you really want a treat, follow my cookie example in my book, Why Diets Don’t Work, on page 60-61. Basically, you’re just planning when to have the treat so that you are in control of the situation.

Don’t say, “I’ll finish this bag of leftover little treats. After all, they’re fun size.” Get rid of the extra stuff. Your body and your teeth don’t need the extra sweets.

If healthy habits didn’t happen, and you really feel guilty about all the stuff you ate for the sake of fall celebrations–just forget it about. It’s time to move on. Time to prepare for the next round of holiday festivities! You can do this. You can have control and a healthy lifestyle!

So, we are getting into the dregs of winter and there is nothing like a hot bowl of chili to warm your bones. Not only does it make you feel better on a cold day but it can actually be very good for you! Check out the recipes at SheKnows.com for some great ideas on healthy, delicious chili! What is your favorite recipe?

Dr. Snyder

According to researchers at the Pennington Biomedical Research Center in Louisiana, there is actually a virus that causes obesity. The virus, dubbed AD-36, can apparently be passed as simply as the common cold and also causes cold-like symptoms. Here is how it works: the virus apparently replicates itself in fat tissue, thus creating more fat cells, expanding fat and leading to obesity. In one test conducted, nearly one-third of obese people had this virus, as compared to only 11 percent of their healthy-weight counterparts.

I’m interested to hear some thoughts on this so-called “obesity virus.” While it does sound like it has some scientific validity, do you think it will just be used as another excuse?

Dr. Snyder

There was an interesting article in the New York Times yesterday that highlights yet another American dieting pitfall – sugar. Apparently, we all love our sweets a little too much, especially when it comes to sodas and sweet drinks. Only one can of soda per day exceeds the recommended daily sugar intake. According to Dr. George Bray of the Pennington Biomedical Research Center of Louisiana State University, “the current epidemic of obesity could be explained by the consumption of an extra 20-ounce soft drink each day.”

Soda can be detrimental to your diet, so quit drinking those empty calories and kick the habit! How many cans per day do you drink? Also, if you have any suggestions on how to help others quit, please let us know!

Dr. Snyder

Finding the right recipes when you are trying to be healthy can be very difficult. However, if you do your research, there are a ton of recipes out there. Check out the one below from FoodFit.com:

Honey Roasted Chicken with Rosemary and Dijon

1 whole chicken, about 5 pounds
salt to taste
freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
3 sprigs of fresh rosemary
1/4 cup honey
1 lemon, zested, halved and juiced
4 cloves garlic, peeled
1/2 yellow onion, quartered

1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Rinse the chicken under cold water and pat dry with paper towels. Season inside and out with salt and pepper.
2. Place the chicken in a large roasting pan.

3. Roughly chop two sprigs of the rosemary. In a small bowl, mix together Dijon mustard, honey, chopped rosemary, lemon juice and lemon zest.

4. Place the remaining sprig of rosemary, a lemon half, the onion quarters and garlic in the cavity of the bird. Using a pastry brush, coat the outside of the bird with the lemon honey glaze.

5. Place the roasting pan in the oven and baste the chicken every 15 minutes with any remaining glaze. Roast until a thermometer inserted into the thigh reaches 180° and juices run clear, about one hour. Remove and discard the skin. Serve hot or at room temperature.

Enjoy!

Dr. Snyder