The Reality of Holiday Weight Gain The holiday season brings more than family celebrations—it also brings some predictable challenges around food and routines. Research shows that most adults gain 1–2 pounds between mid-November and January. While that number may seem small, the concern is that most people don’t lose this weight after the holidays end, […]
Tip of the Month Trick or Treat? How can you satisfy your craving for sweets? A sweet craving usually means your body (or brain) is looking for quick energy, comfort, or even just habit. You can satisfy it without derailing your health goals by choosing nutrient-dense options that give you sweetness plus fiber, protein, or
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Let’s talk about poop. Yup, I said it. If you’re dealing with constipation, you are so not alone. Up to 19% of Americans experience chronic constipation! As a dietitian, I talk about this more often than you’d think. It’s not just uncomfortable, it’s frustrating, especially when you’re doing “everything right” and still feel bloated, backed
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Try this— Eat a savory breakfast, not a sweet one. Starting your day with a yummy, savory breakfast is an excellent way to improve your health and help you lose weight. A breakfast that is naturally sugar-free or has a low glycemic index will help regulate your blood sugars, improve hormonal imbalances, and help with
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Welcome to 2024! I wish you the best this new year, especially regarding your health and wellness. At the top of most New Year resolutions are “weight loss”. But did you know 80% of New Year Dieters quit by the end of January? Why? Well, the diet and weight loss industry for decades has pushed
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Holiday weight gain is real. People are eating out more at dinner parties and events, drinking more alcohol, and sleeping less. There are also a lot of seasonal treats, desserts, and food pushers— everywhere. But this doesn’t mean you must be “de-railed” on your wellness journey. You can continue to lose weight and gain health
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People often find me to help them with their weight so that they can be there for their families, especially their loved ones and their children. Given the prevalence of obesity in our society though, most of our children are at risk too for the medical harms associated with excess weight. Knowing this, I asked
Today, I have a special treat for you. I have invited Dr. Awad, the founder of VibrantMD, to share some of her invaluable strategies for weight loss. As a family medicine physician and certified weight loss coach, Dr. Awad specializes in guiding women over 50 toward achieving their weight loss goals. Although her expertise primarily
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Planning vacations may come easily to you, but maintaining or losing weight during those trips can be a challenge many of us struggle with. However, it is not impossible to achieve your weight and wellness goals while on vacation. With a little extra effort and mindfulness, you can become a person who successfully manages your
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While thyroid and estrogen hormones are often blamed for weight gain, overeating, and hunger, it is actually the appetite hormones that play a significant role behind the scenes. Our appetite is not governed by willpower or conscious thought, but rather by hormones. Also, these appetite hormones are not routinely examined in laboratories so the hormones
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