9 Ways to Beat the Buffet this Memorial Day Weekend

As we all know, holiday weekends are code for barbecues and cookouts which in turn is code for "your diet is going down the drain". However, don't let this Memorial Day weekend put you in a bind. Like anything, it's all about moderation- you don't have to miss out on the buffet at the party but at the same time, learn how to beat it by making smart choices and thinking ahead of time. Warren Honeycutt, former championship bodybuilder and author of Get Lean for Life: 7 Keys to Lasting Weight Loss brings you these nine helpful tips for staying on track this Memorial Day. 

Five Foods That May Contribute to Stress at Work

While you can't always control what your workday throws at you, you can control what you eat during your workday. When it comes to your daily diet, you have full power. Thus, making wiser, healthier choices about what goes into your body during your crazy workdays can help you stay focused, awake and more productive. Remember, you are what you eat!

According to a survey by Atena, "23 percent of Americans report lashing out at others due to stress." In turn, stress, if not treated, can lead to depression, isolation, anxiety and other health issues. While you can do a lot of different things to de-stress, simple daily changes like what you eat while you are at work can make a huge difference on your stress levels. Keri Gans, MS, RDN, CDN, a registered dietitian/ nutritionist, media personality, and author of The Small Change Diet, developed a few tips on how certain foods and beverages can contribute to your stress at work.

Wellness Advisory Group: How do you control your weight?

	Jennifer Brown, homemaker: My son came home from school with a "Drink 1% Milk" sticker. I always had purchased 2% since childhood. Once we talked about his sticker and what he learned, we switched to 1%, and I have lost 20 pounds since. That was my biggest dietary change. If you currently consume 2% milk, make the change to 1%.
	Cathi Wiley-Bingaman, director business development: Really, the best thing is just focusing on making good choices on a regular basis and finding some sort of aerobic or cardio activity you enjoy and can incorporate into your daily routine. Make it so it's your lifestyle, not "diet" and "exercise."