Thursday, November 14, 2013

4 Easy Ways to Exercise While Stuck at Your Desk All Day

You know the feeling.  That sloth-like, achy-back, sore-hips sense that grips you when you're stuck at your desk, in an uncomfortable chair for eight hours a day or more. Studies repeatedly tells us that sitting at our desks for an extended period of time will kill us.  Nice. So how you do combat the effects of sitting in a chair all day or prevent what I like to call "wide-ass desk booty"?...
Tuesday, November 12, 2013

Is Getting Enough Protein the Key to Weight Loss?

After three incredibly indulgent days in New Orleans, I am focused on temperance and moderation.  I might have had about a dozen souffle potatoes from Antoine's on Sunday.  Might.   Antoine's Souffle Potatoes As I plan my meals for the week, protein and greens are a key component of them.   Apparently, not enough protein could be one of they key reasons why we overeat.  An...
Friday, November 8, 2013

Secrets of Female Car Buyers From an Industry Pro

Lisa Carr was destined to be in the car leasing business.  Say her name out loud.  Right now.   Get it?  Lisa. Carr.  Yes, that's her real name.   Granted, Carr isn't her maiden name but she has been married to her husband, Bill, for 30 years with whom she has two children, Kristin and Will.  She's been in the automobile industry for 33 years...
Wednesday, November 6, 2013

What to Do in New Orleans This Weekend for the Cowboys Game

Jackson Square, March 2013 New Orleans is usually a good idea. During the summer when it's 98 degrees with 100% humidity?  Not so much. During football season?  Always. Visiting New Orleans for a Saints game is a blast.  The city is always alive but the spirit is even livelier when the Saints are playing.   When they play the Cowboys this weekend it will be electric....
Tuesday, November 5, 2013

Diet Tricks You SHOULDN'T Do

There are all sorts of diet tricks out there.   I shared 25 of the best diet tricks of all time last year plus a few of my own faves: Putting your fork down between bites.  It works, promise. Leaving two bites on every plate when you dine in a restaurant.  Another winner. What about so-called diet tricks that don't work?  The Huffington Post's Anna Almendrala offers "7 Diet...
Thursday, October 17, 2013

What to Do AFTER Your Internship to Ensure Success for Years to Come

We have focused on what to do during an internship.  What about after you have completed your term?   There are certain steps you should take to remain a "former intern in good standing" and stay connected with your colleagues.  Brazen Careerist outlines "7 Things Smart to Do After Your Internship Ends."  All of it is great advice.  First and foremost author Ashley...
Wednesday, October 16, 2013

Is Eating a Low-Fat Diet Making You Fat?

When it comes to dieting to lose weight, I believe you ultimately have to experiment to find what's right for you.  Not every diet works for every person.  Remember these? Trust me, when I was 50 pounds heavier, I tried the then-popular Atkins diet only feel lethargic, constipated (sorry) and just blech.  Following a fake-food, low-fat diet full of sugar made me hungrier for more...