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One way to make sure you don't overeat is by slowing down so that your stomach has time to register that it's full. There are plenty of tricks to keep yourself from scarfing down dinner, such as eating with your non-dominant hand. Here's an even easier one: Make sure you put down your fork between every bite. If you're eating something with your hands, such as pizza or a sandwich, put down the Read more
Go the extra mile with your food budget with these tips from LearnVest. For years, many people — my husband, mom, sister and even my son — told me to stop wasting so much food. Throwing away half a piece of chicken here or a handful of grapes there never seemed like such a big deal to me. If I was full or no longer in the mood for that particular food, then I had no problem tossing Read more
Even when the product is supposedly "disposable," you can always reuse it. Wise Bread shares awesome ways to reuse these 21 disposable products. It’s said that we live in a disposable society. But the word "disposable" is a misnomer. Disposable is considered throwaway, something you use once and dump, regardless of the life that may be left in it. As a frugal shopper with a concern for the Read more
We all know slowing down at meals helps our brains register that we are full before we overeat, but besides putting the fork down, you should also go one step further — try "meditating" while eating. Studies have found that relishing your food by putting the fork down, stopping the chitchat, and focusing on its taste and texture can help you appreciate your food so you'll eat less of it. So, Read more
We've always wanted to take a stab at rolling out a few Natchitoches meat pies. Thanks to an easy recipe from Food Orleans, this might be a dream realized sooner rather than later. [Baked or fried? You decide.] Natchitoches meat pies are one of those special little treats with a name as fun to say as they are to scarf down. Nackadish — that's how you say it — is a small town we drive through Read more
We're thrilled to present this smart Business Insider story here on Savvy! Moving in together as a couple is more than deciding who gets the "good side" of the bed and finding the best spot to stash the PlayStation. Not only will you be sharing household bills and probably setting up a joint bank account, but you'll also get up close and personal with your partner's money demons for the first Read more
I'm all for motivational quotes when it comes to staying fit and healthy, but there are a few popular ones that send a bad message about dieting and weight loss. Here are a few that make me shake my head in disappointment, but a few more that make it OK. "A moment on the lips, a lifetime on the hips." "No pain, no gain." "Nothing tastes as good as skinny feels." "Don't dig your own grave with Read more
We're thrilled to present this smart LearnVest story here on Savvy! We expect our gym membership to cost money. What we don’t expect is that it will charge us for not working out. Yes, you read that right. Gym-Pact is charging clients who skip workouts. After we got over the shock, we loved this idea—using your pocketbook to prompt yourself to do the right thing. It exploits our basic Read more
Grey's Anatomy is finally back this week, after a long hiatus to help us forget about that musical episode. Though the songs are gone, Callie's condition remains. The whole gang is on call to assist with her recovery, but the new mom is stubborn and frustrated that she can't hold her baby girl — who, we learn, is named Sofia! Three months elapse over the course of the episode, and time Read more
Lee Schrager is the mastermind behind the nation's biggest food events, including the upcoming New York City Wine and Food Festival. Here's what he did on Saturday, Aug. 20. 6:00 a.m.: I was up and ready for the day in East Hampton, waiting for my yoga instructor to begin our morning class. I’ve been doing yoga at the house for the last three Summers with Corey, who is the ex-boyfriend of my Read more
