Melissa's Blog

Where We Store Our Fat Matters...Thunder Thighs vs. Beer Bellies It's interesting where people store fat, isn't it? A woman could have a very small waist, but large buns and thighs or a man could have chicken legs, but a large gut! Besides the fact that this may be very common, where we store our fat matters to our health. The apple and pear shaped bodies are actually extremely different based on the type of fat that is stored, and what it can do to our bodies. The fat, also known as adipose tissue, that is stored under our skin,...

Vodka Soda Isn't Calorie-Free...or other calorie-free mixers either! Being a dietitian for nearly 10 years, I have heard all of the excuses from my clients about giving up or reducing alcohol. I have come across many people who believe that ordering liquor with a calorie-free mixer is low in calories. Yes, I will very much agree that it is probably half or more than half of what is in a sugary margarita, daiquiri, or beer, however the calories are still adding up. There are more calories per gram of alcohol than there are in carbohydrates and protein. Carbohydrates and protein...