There is something about winter that makes you want to snuggle up indoors and enjoy tempting hot food and drinks. Surprisingly, there are many healthy comfort dishes that you can enjoy without having to resort to heavy carb-laden alternatives. There is definitely no need to veer from your weight loss program in winter, in fact, it's quite the opposite. These recipes and other low calorie options will certainly inspire your creativity in the kitchen.

Can you believe the holidays are already upon us? The holiday season is a truly fun and festive time of year for most of us. For others, the holidays are quite stressful, especially if you’ve been dieting and exercising to lose weight throughout the year. It’s nearly impossible to avoid all those delectable holiday foods and treats this time of year – they’re everywhere! To help you this holiday season, we've put together a healthy and satisfying dinner menu that you and your entire family can enjoy. These recipes have lower calorie and carb counts than you might think, so you can indulge, guilt-free, without worrying about sabotaging your weight loss efforts.

If you are trying to lose weight, you’ll want to steer clear of the leftover Valentine’s candy. We understand how tough it is to resist that temptation, though. Fortunately, you do have other sweet dessert options which are healthier than candy and taste just as delicious. Even better, you can enjoy them guilt-free, even when you’re losing weight. This recipe for raspberry and kiwi sorbet makes an excellent low carb and low calorie dessert choice.

Believe it or not, you can eat delicious desserts while you are losing weight. The recipe below for strawberry-flavored meringue cookies is a good example of a dessert you can enjoy without feeling guilty. Since these cookies are low in carbs and calories, it means you can eat them as part of your weight loss diet. Get ready to enjoy a treat which tastes great and takes care of your craving for sweets.

Many dieters worry about having to give up desserts when they’re following diet plans for weight loss. It is true that you need to cut sugars and refined carbohydrates from your diet in order to achieve your weight loss goals. However, you can still enjoy delicious and healthy dessert alternatives which may satisfy your craving for sweets. If you like peanut butter cookies, then you’re going to like this lighter version, too. These Peanut Butter Drops taste great and they’re easy to bake. Since they are low in calories and carbs, you can enjoy them, guilt free, even when you’re losing weight.