Here we are, friends—2020! Is it anything like you pictured it would be? Personally, I envisioned flying cars, weekend getaways to the moon, and food machines that could pop out any conceivable type of meal you wanted to eat. And instead we got a global pandemic and…targeted ads. Suffice it to say, the future is not as bright and shiny … Read More

This post contains member feedback about the Cooking Light Diet experience. For more member engagement, be sure to join our Facebook Community.  If you read articles written about products these days, you’ll notice that the authors almost always point to user-submitted reviews as to why you should buy the product. You know, the whole “this product has 1,000 5-star reviews” … Read More

The last time we wrote about Sue Given, the world was a different place. The year was 2017 and, after 30 years of weight fluctuation and trying every conceivable diet, Given had finally found great success with the Cooking Light Diet. She was able to lose 70 pounds, run a 5K, and keep up with her four daughters. Life was … Read More

For the past three months, the coronavirus pandemic has changed life as we knew it. Arguably, one of the places changed most by the virus has been our kitchens. With grocery stores facing supply chain shortages and the majority of restaurants closed or only offering carryout options, we’ve been forced to fend for ourselves and make most of our meals … Read More

Ever heard the idiom “the proof is in the pudding?” I’ve heard it dozens of times throughout my life. Although I had a cursory understanding of what it meant, I recently did some digging to get a better understanding. Turns out, this idiom has undergone a slight revision over the years. The original saying went “the proof of the pudding … Read More

The best types of teachers are those who inspire. They lead by example and they instill in their students a desire to better themselves. Even decades later, their students can still recall instances where those teachers influenced who they became as adults. Julie Williams of Huntsville, Alabama, is one of those teachers. Survivor First and foremost, Julie Williams can teach … Read More

Floridians Thom and Darren Carlisle were never looking for a weight loss tool. The retired veterinarian and massage therapist, respectively, have spent their entire 21-year marriage prioritizing fitness. They’re in the gym almost daily, with Darren staying in the weight room while Thom gravitates toward more group-based fitness like kickboxing classes. The Carlisles also ate healthy in conjunction with exercising, … Read More

Shannon Melnick lives near what many people refer to as “The Most Magical Place on Earth.” She and her two kids, Jay, 15, and Zoe, 12, reside in Orlando, Florida. They love being in close proximity to so many amusement parks, and as annual pass holders they regularly enjoy the perks that come with that. “We love going to the … Read More