Today I want to get some facts out on the important topic of obesity. Whether you yourself have weight issues, obesity, or know someone who does, it will help all of us to better understand obesity. There’s a big misperception about obesity. Ignorance about this topic can be hurtful and cause real damage. I want people to know the truth. So what’s this misunderstanding? People think obesity is a character flaw. Many folks believe: Obesity is caused by taking in more calories than you burn up. That you just need to eat less and move more to lose weight. It’s about … [Read more...]
Which is best: Natural Sugar or Sugar Substitutes?
Which is best: natural sugar or sugar substitutes? Ellen switched to regular Coke. She had been drinking diet drinks but she heard that sugar substitutes caused people to crave more sweets. She heard that people who drink diet drinks are heavier than those who don’t. She certainly didn’t want either of those things. "All natural cane sugar" seemed pure so, to be on the safe side, she switched back to soda containing sugar. Like many, Ellen tries hard to make the best choices for her health. But it’s so dang confusing trying to figure who and what to believe. I feel you! The public is … [Read more...]
5 Easy Ways to Make Changes that Stick!
Everyone knows that to grow and improve we need to evolve. To evolve involves change. But change is hard. However, a failure to change may lead you down a road of unnecessary danger. Weight loss is the change that so many of us desire. Most attempt some fad diet, and then another, but generally the diet ultimately fails. Sure, there is initial weight loss, sometimes dramatic weight loss, but most often the weight reappears, often along with a total weight increase. The dieter believes they have failed when really it is the diet that is the failure. As diets are seldom a viable long term … [Read more...]
Meditation and Mindfulness to Reach Weight Loss Goals
Over the past few years, there’s been a surge in research in the benefits of mindfulness for improving overall health and weight loss. This has brought a shift in the way I work with clients and now I incorporate the practice of mindfulness when it comes to eating, exercise and improving overall health and well-being. Can you “think” yourself into losing weight? The answer is both yes and no. While I usually start things off on a positive note, today I’m first going to address why you cannot just “think” yourself into losing weight. As much as I wish weight loss could be as simple as … [Read more...]
5 Tips to Fend off Holiday Weight Gain
The holidays are a time for family, friends, good food and creating great memories. Our schedules are filled with shopping, decorating, and holiday party hopping. The busy days can make it challenging to maintain healthy exercise and sleep habits, making it easy to turn to food for a quick energy rush or comfort when feeling sad or lonely. Here are 5 Tips to Fend off Holiday Weight Gain #1 Sip on soup. Soup is a low energy dense food, which means it provides fewer calories per gram - therefore you can eat a nice serving of soup, relatively low in calories. (This is not true for heavy … [Read more...]
