Do They Help You Lose Weight? What Are the Potential Side Effects? In many circles, they've been billed as a wonder drug—they're called semaglutides. Sold under a variety of brand names (Ozempic, Wegovy and Rybelsus, among others), they are … [Read more...]
Common Myths about Nutrition
The Stories We Tell Ourselves about Eating Well When we're trying to eat well, we can be challenged by many of the inaccurate statements or false assumptions surrounding nutrition. Let's look at some of them and clear up the confusion. Myth # … [Read more...]
Are All Vegetables Good for You?
Can You Eat Any Vegetable and Maintain a Healthy Weight? When you're trying to lose or maintain your weight, vegetables are almost always a good option. They tend to be very low in calories and are typically comprised of a lot of fiber, which can … [Read more...]
Wishing You And Yours A Merry Christmas & Happy New Year
Tips for Avoiding Weight Gain during the Holidays
Strategies for Staying Healthy When the Goodies Are Everywhere Thanksgiving is over, but the feasting has really just begun. Grandma is baking her world-famous cookies, there's fruitcake, pies and lots of other tasty treats everywhere. You've worked … [Read more...]
What Is Your Metabolism?
What Role Does It Play in Your Weight and Your Health? We all know that person…the brother-in-law who fills his plate at the holiday dinner—twice—and still looks like a toothpick. "It's his metabolism," we all agree, "he can eat all day and never … [Read more...]
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Developing a New Attitude about Your Weight
The Importance of Changing Your Expectations about Food There are hundreds, if not thousands, of diets guaranteed to help you finally lose that weight and love your body—keto, low-fat, Atkins, Paleo. Studies consistently show, though, that the … [Read more...]
The Problem with Just Counting Calories
Why Weight Loss is About More than What You Eat and What You Burn You want to lose weight and finally get the body shape you've always dreamed of? It's simple, right—just make certain you're burning more calories than you're taking in. You have to … [Read more...]