Linda Allred

Eat 6 or 8 and Feel Great!

“Eat your broccoli because it’s good for you!" is perhaps one of the most often said comments during meal times that our Mom’s drilled into our heads as children. You know what? Mom was right! The list of health benefits by eating lots of vegetables a... Read >

No ‘Diet’ Wins Weight Loss Race

Sometimes I come across articles about weight loss that are so terrific I feel compelled to share them with everyone I know. Below is a fantastic one that appeared in our local Baton Rouge newspaper, The Advocate, on Feb. 26th, 2009 but bears reprinting. ... Read >

Are You A Casualty of Emotional Eating?

Do any of these scenarios sound too familiar to you? • Are your stress levels higher than your roof? • Are you frustrated trying to figure out how to lose weight? • Are you currently on the yo-yo' dieting cycle? • Are you an ‘emotional ea... Read >

Two Secret Weapons to Losing and Maintaining Your Weight Loss!

Can't lose weight? Tried everything and failed? Don't feel bad - the entire American population is struggling to try to figure out the answer to this problem. Let me give you my opinion on this issue. Did you know that anyone can lose weight? Don't belie... Read >

The 8 Habits of Highly Miserable and Unhealthy People

"If you can't be a good example then you'll just have to be a terrible warning." - Catherine Aird Don't you just love that quote? I thought I'd start off this article by making you laugh as laughter is still the best medicine. I'm also certain that m... Read >

Get The Skinny on Fats

Omega 3, polyunsaturated, monounsaturated, saturated, transfats… wow! How is an ordinary everyday person supposed to keep track of all these fats and know which ones are good for us? Today I'd like to give you the ‘skinny' on these different types of... Read >

Could Stress Be Fuelling Your Bad Habits?

Are you stressed? Not enough time in your day? Your schedule in disarray? Too much worry, not enough fun? Do you feel like your life is spinning out of control? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you are not alone. Sometime life does seem like... Read >