Want to be slim and healthy? Don’t do this!
March is National Nutrition Month. And in my career as a nutrition coach, I’m often amused by the reactions I get when people consult with me about their health challenges and the first thing I say to them is, “How’s your diet?” I usually get the deer-in-the-headlights look, or they look down at the floor. That good, huh? Now, most people know darn well that eating wholesome nutritious foods is important! But the problem...
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Forget those weight loss resolutions—do this instead
2021 is upon us and I would like to wish you a very Happy New Year! Once the clock reached midnight and you bid adieu to 2020, you know what follows… New Year’s Resolutions! While the subjects of people's New Year's resolutions can run the gamut, consistently topping the list year after year is losing weight! Unfortunately, many people are doomed before they start because they have an instant gratification mindset. Sure, they want to drop a few sizes. But if it all doesn’t happen by January 15th, their motivation goes out the...
6 sneaky reasons you can’t lose weight
As a nutrition coach, I can say with 100 percent confidence that no matter what other health concerns someone may report to me, right up there at the top of their list is wanting to lose weight! And a scenario that I’ve heard time and again goes something like this: Let’s say you want to lose 20 pounds. So you start eating healthier and exercising, and lo and behold, the weight begins coming off!...
How to prevent (or stop) quarantine weight gain
Depending on where you live, I hope and pray whatever lockdown applies to you will be coming to an end soon. But if these last six weeks have taught us anything, it’s that being quarantined and weight gain go hand in hand! If I’m singing your song, then listen up—because there are ways that you can stop the quarantine weight gain cycle and get back on track toward a healthier bodyweight! Here’s how: [[big4]]Know...
Why you’re always hungry (and how to stop it!)
In the midst of the Coronavirus quarantines, there is an abundance of memes popping up on social media making jokes about people eating constantly out of boredom. But for some people, being hungry all the time is no laughing matter and has nothing to do with staying home—it’s their reality. If that includes you, here are some surprising reasons why your inner dinner bell might be clanging way too often…and how you can help...
10 smart tips for a longer, healthier life
As much as I would like to say otherwise, despite all our scientific and medical “advances,” we’ve reached a very dismal point in our human existence. For the first time ever, children of today are not expected to live as long as their parents did. There are many factors that are contributing to this grim fact—overuse of pharmaceuticals, environmental toxins, degradation of our food supply, and unhealthy lifestyle habits are some of the major...