It’s the beginning of a new year and time to at least think about some resolutions. If you are like me, there is much ambivalence in establishing a goal that I am unlikely to complete. From studies I have read, only 45% percent of the continue…
Figuring out what gifts to give loved ones for holidays can be challenging, but it can be especially challenging when one or more of those loved ones are on a weight loss journey. Whether you are looking for a high or low budget gift, there continue…
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! The holidays are full of gatherings and good tidings. However, increased temptations of high calorie, high sugar, and high fat foods, along with colder weather make maintaining healthy habits very challenging. Where do calories add up quickly? continue…
I think it’s fantastic when something inspires people to be healthier. I’m pretty sure everyone enjoys that energized feeling when something we read or hear or see gives us a surge of energy or encourages us to think anything is possible. And there’s nothing wrong continue…
Losing weight is different for everyone. Many factors go into it including how much weight you want to lose, your genetics, build, medical history, and so on. Like so many other things, what works for one person might not be a strong enough tool for continue…
You lost your job and might lose your home. A family member is seriously ill and you have to travel across the country. Your divorce is finalized and your world feels strange and unfamiliar. We all experience major life events that can rock our stability. continue…
As we wrap up National Stroke Awareness Month, I’d like to take an opportunity to share some things that everyone should know about healthy living and strokes. Let’s start with the bad news. Being overweight or obese increases your risk of having a stroke. I continue…
The important connection between our brain and our gut is far overlooked. The way in which our brain and stomach communicate is through hormones. In simple terms, think of hormone-gut communication happening via the telephone. Most of the time, our stomach is “on hold.” That’s continue…
If you have too much salt in your diet, you’re not alone. It’s not so much a weight topic (although salt is found in many high calorie foods), but it is an important health topic. Research shows that nearly all Americans consume more salt than continue…
A couple of years ago, the American Medical Association declared obesity a disease. This move by the AMA is helping to advance treatment and coverage. It is important that we look at obesity as a chronic disease. There is no quick fix or permanent solution. continue…