Posts Tagged ‘Weight Loss’
How to Handle Unwanted Comments at Thanksgiving
How to deal with critical or judgmental relatives at Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving is meant to be a time to connect with friends and family, give thanks, and enjoy a delicious meal. But being with loved ones can also bring unwanted comments, sometimes judgmental, sometimes intrusive, and sometimes just thoughtless. If you’ve ever dealt with food guilt,…
Read MoreGut Health 101: Why It Matters and How to Support It Naturally
Gut health has become a major buzzword—and it’s everywhere. From Tik Tok to the latest “healthy soda” claiming to support your microbiome, it seems like everyone’s talking about it. And for good reason. In my 20+ years as a Registered Dietitian, I’ve watched the science of gut health grow explode. Years ago, “gut health” was…
Read MoreWeight Loss After 40
What always worked for you in the past just isn’t cutting it anymore. I hear this from my clients all the time, especially when it comes to weight loss over 40. And let me assure you: you’re not imagining it. This is really happening. As we move through our 40s, 50s, and beyond, weight loss…
Read More45 Tips for Losing Weight with PCOS
If you are struggling to lose weight or have gained weight for no apparent reason, you aren’t alone. This is the most common complaint I hear from my patients with PCOS. It can be so frustrating to try diet after diet, along with exercise, and get minimal results while you see others around you losing…
Read MoreWhat to Eat if You Have Prediabetes
You get a call from your doctor telling you your sugar is a little high on your blood test. You don’t have diabetes but will need to watch it. You’re told to cut out sugar, bread and pasta. But now you are in a panic because you don’t know what to eat. Carbs are everywhere!…
Read MoreWhy Protein is Important for PCOS
If you have PCOS, you are probably overwhelmed by the amount nutrition info on social media. While there is no “one best fits all approach” diet for women with PCOS, there are 2 principles I think everyone can agree on – eat more vegetables and consume adequate protein! And of course there are many other…
Read MoreIs HIIT Good for PCOS?
HIIT or high intensity interval training has become very popular in the past few years – and for good reason. You can exercise for less time and get more benefits. Not enough time is the number one reason why people claim they don’t exercise. But is HIIT good for PCOS? The info you read on the…
Read MoreHow Lindsay is Beating PCOS with Diet, Exercise and Mindset
We know how difficult it can be to accomplish certain goals such as exercising more, improving your diet or losing weight. At times, it seems like no matter how hard you try, it just doesn’t happen. Now think about what it would be like if you had a medical condition that can cause weight gain,…
Read MoreHealth Benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar
At least once a week a client will ask me my opinion of apple cider vinegar (ACV). Does it really lower blood sugar? What about promoting weight loss? If you believe what you read in the internet, it seems apple cider vinegar is the cure all for every ailment. Since I like to make…
Read MoreHow My Client Jenny With PCOS Lost 40 Pounds
I’d like to share a story of one of my patients, Jenny. Jenny has PCOS, a hormonal condition that affects up to 10% (or more according to some stats) of all women. It can make weight loss very difficult. Jenny’s story is inspiring because she was able to lose 41 pounds in 2 1/2 years.…
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