4 Reasons you can’t lose weight (or gain back what you lose)
I just read an article written by an MD talking about weight loss. She mentioned that according to a recent poll, 72 percent of Americans want to lose weight, aiming for an average of about 40 pounds. What makes this challenging, she states, is that only 14 percent of people who have lost weight have been able to keep it off for more than five years. But then the rest of the article suggests...
Enjoy the holidays without guilt! (Plus, a delicious recipe)
Christmas and New Year’s are truly the most wonderful time of year when we count our blessings and spend cherished time with loved ones and friends. It’s a time for Christmas trees, cards, twinkling lights, wreaths, presents and… Lots of FOOD! Yes indeed, the holidays usually present several opportunities to indulge in foods and beverages that are not-so-great for your health (or your waist). But never fear! Because you CAN enjoy some tasty holiday...
Butter or margarine? Which is healthier?
It’s been said that if you repeat a lie often enough, people will believe it. I see this playing out all the time in my career as a nutrition coach, especially when the subject of fats comes up with my clients. I am reminded time and again that the average person is completely clueless about fats, particularly when it comes to butter and margarine. But the thing is, it’s not really their fault! Instead,...
Do you sabotage your health like this?
In my professional practice, I’m sometimes entertained by the reactions I get when people consult with me about their health issues and the first question I ask them is, “How’s your diet?” I frequently get the deer-in-the-headlights look, or they look down at the floor. That good, huh? Now, most people know that eating wholesome nutritious foods is important for good health! But the problem is that there are sneaky little excuses that can...
The 5 diet mistakes that guarantee sickness & disease
As much as I wish I could say otherwise, our current state of health is positively abysmal. Seven out of ten US adults have at least one chronic condition, and shockingly, so do 54 percent of our children. Three out of four of us are overweight or obese. Eight out of ten of us are medicated. What in the world is going on?! Well, there are many factors that play into whether someone...
Got belly fat? Here’s how to get rid of it!
With nearly seventy percent of Americans currently being overweight or obese, I think it’s safe to say that there’s no shortage of belly fat around. But is all belly fat created equal? And what’s driving this epidemic of spare tires and muffin tops? Is it just that we’re eating too much? Or is there more to it than that? Let’s look at several factors that are behind our “blossoming bellies” and more importantly, how you...