Power of 10
Quick! What’s your first reaction to these 3 words…Just 10 pounds? It’s interesting. These 3 words can evoke a different response... Read More
SA Update:Alice’s Healthy Home
By Nancy Juarez, Skinny Gene Bilingual Nutritionist During the course of our lives, we go through many stages, whether it is childhood, adolescence,... Read More
Top 10 Ways to Stay Motivated to Lose Weight
By Guest Blogger: Lindsay Martin For some people the most difficult part of losing weight is staying motivated and to keep persevering... Read More
Couldn’t Have Said It Better: Preventing Type 2 Diabetes
We frequently come across articles or posts that really echo our belief about the importance of preventing prediabetes from developing into full-blown type 2... Read More
The Truth About Belly Fat
In our previous post, Getting Rid of the Jiggle Around Your Middle, Emily Barr (our wonderful Skinny Gene Registered Dietitian), talked... Read More
Rethink Success
A heat wave has hit the south, and it’s been melting pounds for our Skinny Gene members in Texas and Southern California. ... Read More
Vitamin D: The Sunshine Vitamin or not?
Vitamin D should be at the top of our list of easiest vitamins to achieve our needs! Vitamin D is unusual in... Read More
Summertime Drinks that Won’t Bust Your Diet or Your Waistline
Summertime brings on a “fun vacation” type feeling that involves many get togethers, trips, and the goal of achieving the ultimate relaxation. ... Read More
Best Defense Against Cellulite
It happens to the best of us. It’s those not so firm, not so attractive areas you find yourself staring at in... Read More
Unlikely Causes of Summertime Weight Gain
When I was in my mid twenties, I always looked forward to what I referred to as my summertime shed– that magical... Read More
Water Filled Summer
Summer barbeques, fun-filled days at the theme park, and afternoons at the pool or beach, all sound like a fantastic time with... Read More
Getting Rid of the Jiggle Around Your Middle
By Emily Barr, MS,RD,CNSC Whether you have a little extra around the middle, a muffin top, a little baby fat, a spare... Read More
Small Goals…Big Progress (via Odds Against Me)
Motivation, motivation, motivation! When you are on the weight loss wagon, motivation is your fuel! What better way to celebrate each of... Read More
My Quest to Find a New Relationship (via Odds Against Me)
Here is a post we thought you would like! Odds Against Me is for real. She’s honest, hilarious, and super serious about... Read More
Your Body’s Talking, Are You Listening?
For us at the Skinny Gene Program, each person is special to us and we understand everyone has special needs. We pride ourselves in getting to know each person individually, giving them specific individual attention. This is done order to attain the best results; whether if you are a stay at home mom, or a successful businesswoman. The way that we help each person live a better life, is by taking each person’s body needs and trying teach them a better way of life, SLOWLY BUT SURELY!
Surviving Your Summer Vacation & Staycation
My concern is that while the summer can be filled with endless opportunities to get out and enjoy life, it can also be packed with dangerous and common pitfalls that cause your summer vacation or staycation to end on a not so sunny note.
Why Mother’s Day should be the entire month of May
Ok, I know Mother’s Day has come and gone, but does the praise and appreciation really have to end?? Honestly, I feel... Read More
Skinny People Have Problems Too
We hope to rid our community of the “skinny”, first-class mentality and evolve more into Southwest Airlines’ open seating format. You see, we all have a Skinny Gene! With it comes the opportunity to choose a different seat or perspective.
So, my advise is to stop admiring others for what they have, and start by empowering yourself to take action from within. You have a Skinny Gene, now you just have to decide to turn it on !
Value Menu- Eat Now, Pay Later
The McDonald’s Dollar Menu, El Pollo Loco’s Loco Value Menu, Taco Bell’s Why Pay More value menu and the Wendy’s Super Value Menu are... Read More
Great Things Happening For Skinny Gene In TX
The Skinny Gene Project has launched an intensive 12-month diabetes prevention program in two South Texas clinics, owned and operated by Methodist Healthcare Ministries.
Through A Mother’s Eyes
Every Mother’s Day seems to bring with it a little more perspective. As a mother of a fun and feisty 3-yr... Read More
SPRING CLEANING
A healthy home is what’s in this season, and with any luck, it’s here to stay.
WE DID IT!
We did it! Thank you for your vote and support of the Skinny Gene Project. We are so happy to announce that we were rewarded for our hard work on Wednesday night, April 7, 2010.
Kids really do like fruits and vegetables!
As a Registered Dietitian and long time Pediatric Dietitian, I was very proud of our youth! The kids were eager to learn about, wait….can you believe this? Fruits and Vegetables!
SPRING INTO GREEN!!
Green foods are all-around amazing additions to your diet. Did you know most of them are associated with lowering your risk of... Read More
Sláinte mhaith- “Good Health”
CHEERS TO GOOD HEALTH! Ahh, nothing like a little Sláinte to remind you of what’s important- Good Health and the opportunity to... Read More
We’ve Been Nominated!!
The Skinny Gene Project was recently nominated as one of the most influential non-profits in San Diego.
Show Your Heart Some LOVE!!
We, the Skinny Gene Project, want to help you improve the health of your heart! A recent study shows that having prediabetes more than doubles your risk of death due to a heart attack, so love your heart. In honor of American Heart Month, we are sharing 28 things you should do to improve the health of your heart.