Many of my clients state that their number 1 health challenge aside from weight loss is exhaustion. I get a lot of requests like this: “I need to lose weight and get energy”. And one of the many reasons people overeat, is because their body losses energy… Today I will explain how to restore energy in a […]
3 Supplements You Should be Taking if You’re Over 45 Years Old
Yes, while I always say that it’s better to get your nutrients from food first sometimes supplements are necessary. Unfortunately there are just some all-too-common nutrients that we simply don’t get enough of. And they’re absolutely critical to optimal health and wellness. Especially as we age. Here I sifted through the supplements that are available […]
Hormone re-balancing tips for weight loss
People lead stressful and busy lives – that’s an unfortunate but undeniable fact these days. Then, when you factor in a poor diet and/or lack of adequate nutrition, it’s no wonder that disorders of the metabolic and endocrine systems are becoming the new norm! Your hormones – the body’s chemical messengers – are involved in […]
The Optimal Foods To Eat For Breakfast To Lose Menopause Weight
Many of my clients complain that they gained weight during menopause: “I care how I look. I don’t belong in this body. I hate this.” While many medical doctors say that weight gain in menopause is normal, traditional medicine states that a healthy woman maintains her ideal body weight from the age of 18 throughout […]
Five Weight-Loss Friendly Snacks You Will Love
The words “weight-loss” and “snacks” often appear in the same sentence. But that might also bring thoughts of “tasteless,” “cardboard,” and “completely unsatisfying.” Right? Let me give you my best weight-loss friendly snacks that aren’t just nutritious but also delicious! What’s my criteria you ask? They have to be nutrient-dense whole foods where a little goes […]
Can You Really Lose Just Belly Fat?
The quick ‘n dirty answer is Yes…and No. The ‘NO’ part is that “spot reduction” or losing fat from just one area on your body has officially been labeled as a myth. Fat can’t just choose to come off from only one area! So, it truly doesn’t matter how many crunches you do or the […]
Can Lack of Sleep Cause Weight Gain?
Are you stuck trying to figure out why you’re gaining weight — or why it’s so difficult to lose those extra pounds that just seemed to sneak up on you despite not changing your diet or exercise habits? This is often referred to as Weight Loss Resistance – and it’s exactly how it sounds: weight […]
Why Your Waist Circumference Matters 100x More Than What You Weigh
You may have this weird kind of relationship with your “weight”. But your weight doesn’t define you. You weigh matters only as an indication of health. But even more so your waist circumference can tell more about your health. Waist Circumference (AKA “Belly Fat”): Do you remember the fruity body shape descriptions being like an […]
Reduce Inflammation For Weight Loss With Food
Inflammation. It’s not just for health headlines. It’s a fact. Scientists are measuring levels of inflammation in our bodies and finding that it can be pretty bad for our health; this is especially true when it’s chronic (i.e. lasts a long time). Inflammation has been linked to obesity, heart disease, Alzheimer’s, and diabetes, just to […]