July 6, 2020
There are some things that work to help with ANY diet to move weight loss forward….what are these common things?Cutting out added sugarDecreasing refined grains like bread and pastaCutting out highly processed food (chips, cookies, canned soups, baco...
February 3, 2020
Many of us remember the days when we could eat whatever we wanted and still not gain weight. This becomes very difficult to do as we age. The metabolism decreases by about 2-3% each decade which makes a big difference when trying to keep to a healt...
September 10, 2019
What is the ideal diet for weight loss? How much protein should you eat? Should we all be doing intermittent fasting? How do we boost our metabolism??? All good questions. Some simple answers. There was a great article written in the New England Jour...
July 1, 2019
Why do so many women gain weight around perimenopause and menopause? Aren’t the hot flashes, insomnia, and irritability enough? Many women struggle with the symptoms of menopause and the associated weight gain, and although hormone replacement can h...
June 4, 2019
"If you do not make time for your wellness, you will be forced to make time for your illness." This quote was shared by a member of the Facebook Optifast support group. I joined the Optifast support group about 6 months ago after training in Obesity...
May 28, 2019
Are you looking for a Beach Body? Healthy Body? Or ideally BOTH? Don't wait for New Years to make your weight loss goals, the time is now. Here are some simple things you can do to start dropping weight: Don’t skip breakfast – breakfast jump-starts...
January 10, 2019
Have A Successful New Year’s Resolution This Year Sit down and write out specific goals: “I will find time to exercise 4 times per week” “I WILL throw away all junk food in my pantry” “I will stock my house with healthy foods” “I will meal-pre...
October 22, 2018
Ever heard of the Atkins or South Beach diet? “You’ll shed pounds.” “You’ll burn stubborn belly fat.” Too bad taglines can’t meet any universal promises. And that’s because there’s no one-size-fits-all solution to the numbers on a scale. It’s no wond...