The Dietitian’s Husband shares his weight loss transformation and rants along the way. My husband, Bob, occasionally delights me by offering to be my GUEST BLOGGER. He shares what it is like being married to a registered dietitian nutritionist. (There are many misperceptions!). His articles are my most popular. Enjoy! So, I was on one of my very infrequent forays into social media and my attention was captured by a guy doing some pretty impressive exercises. He did handstands, pushups and handsprings. He was a mass of lean muscle and tendons. Then I learned he was over 60 years old! … [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...]
How to Make a Plan that Works Better than Any Diet
Did you know that Americans spend 60 billion dollars on diets, supplements, and products to lose weight every year? So much wasted money! Please don’t fall for it, even if your sweet friend is the one trying to get you to buy that “miracle plan that worked so well for her.” The truth is—the diet industry is about making money. Sure, you can lose weight following a restrictive plan. Scientific evidence shows that weight loss follows a reduction in calories. Any diet where you cut down on calories can work for weight loss. Unfortunately, a large majority of dieters don’t keep the weight … [Read more...]
Change your Environment to Lose Weight
Without needing any will power, or special diet, there are some simple things you can do to mindlessly eat less, all backed by scientific research. I'm all about easy ways to lose weight. After changing your environment, and learning what the skinny people do, you will be on your way to a healthier you. People often think they can't lose weight and keep it off because they don't have enough willpower. Brian Wansink, PhD, the director of Cornell's Food and Brand Lab, where they study people's eating behaviors, says: "It's easier to change your environment than to change your mind." We … [Read more...]
