For most of my life, I was able to maintain my weight by exercising no matter how I ate. If I overate at a meal I could easily increase my physical activity and keep my weight stable with no change in my eating behavior. As I got older, however, I started to gain weight because …
I wanted to spend some time this week talking about water and hydration and how this can affect your number on the scale. I meet many women who are doing all of the appropriate behaviors to lose weight, only to become frustrated by weight gain on the scale. In these women, the weight gain is …
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How many of us have had the experience of seeing someone who has lost weight? We have this strong desire to know how they did it. Did they follow a diet plan such as Paleo, Keto, Weight Watchers, Mediterranean or Whole 30? We are so inspired by the transformation that we start thinking maybe we …
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Snacking can be an important tool for losing weight. A good snack can help provide extra fiber, stave off hunger cravings, and allow us to feel full until our next meal. Below is a list of snacks ranging from 100 to 250 calories that will keep you on track with your weight loss goals. Wasabi …
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One of the most common statements I hear is “why is it taking me so long to lose weight?” I am working so hard and “only” losing 1 lb or ½ per week. What can I do to make this process shorter? Conventional weight loss wisdom suggests that 3500 calories is equal to 1 lb …
A common question I get when a client is trying to lose weight is “how often do I weigh myself?” Do I weigh myself daily, weekly, monthly, or at all? The scale is a very quick and easy way to help us see visually where we are at with our weight. Making the decision to …
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Many times we jump right into starting a new diet or a new exercise program without even thinking about the why. We never vocalize the reason? We might hear a voice in our head that is telling us that we need to make this change to have a better life. I want you to start …