A few months ago, I was working with a patient who wanted to lose 30 pounds. She was frustrated and could not understand why she was not losing weight because she was eating whole, organic, gluten-free foods. As our discussion continued it was evident she continue…
Halloween is a celebration of sweets and treats, but if you’re trying to cut calories, it can be a challenge to keep your hands out of the candy bowl. Even though they are miniature size, each of those candy bars can add 50-150 calories to continue…
Why am I not losing weight?! We hear this all the time in our clinic. Weight management can be incredibly frustrating, and there are dozens of things that can get in the way of successfully losing weight. Let’s take a look at a few of continue…
So how’s that New Year’s resolution coming? I’ve noticed a trend at my gym the last several years. Come January 2nd, there’s no parking. None. And all the good machines are full, as are all the classes. Seems like everyone in town is working continue…
Medical weight management can mean many different things. For some, it’s a last effort to lose weight without surgery. For some, it’s a little extra support on their journey. For others, it means managing other health conditions that are causing or worsened by increased weight. continue…
Your co-workers ask you out for a drink after work or you have a date at the local pub. Sounds like fun, but alcohol can wreak havoc on your healthy lifestyle if you don’t consider a few things first. First and foremost, you cannot forget continue…
What does it mean to be “fat”? Yes, I used the “f” word (there are two “f” words I don’t like in my office – fat and fail, but that’s a whole other blog). I don’t think “fat” has much to do with what you continue…
While meal planning and a good shopping list are important parts of a healthy eating plan, the foods you keep stocked in your pantry to make impromptu meals and snacks can make or break your plan as well. Here are 10 items that I keep continue…
Did you know that we have a food radius? According to the book Slim by Design, we purchase and consume 80% of our calories within 5 miles of our home. The primary environments are home, office, dine-in, fast food, and the grocery store. If we continue…
Spring is in the air, creating a new energy in many of us to get active and eat right. You might want to rush into an extreme diet and exercise plan, but research shows that setting SMART goals can lead to lasting changes that can continue…