Whether you’re preparing for or have undergone weight loss surgery, you’re likely wondering what are the best vitamins to take after bariatric surgery. While everyone has a different health history, […]
Category: Lifestyle
How stress affects fat loss
Many of us are all too familiar with feeling stressed out. You might associate stress with low productivity and feeling overwhelmed, but did you know that too much stress diminishes […]
Types of Hunger: Emotional vs Physical Hunger
Eating is a necessary and pleasurable human experience. We eat for many reasons and because of different types of hunger. In Buddhism, for example, there are up to seven types […]
More sleep, Less pounds
How did you sleep last night? Coming off the weekend, perhaps you’re experiencing a case of “social jetlag” or extra fatigue? Oftentimes I’m asked for advice about how to break […]
Artificial Sweeteners – Gimme some sugar
Last week I had the pleasure of presenting about artificial sweeteners. This conversation got me thinking about all the crazy things we do to both obtain and abstain from sugar. 🍰 Perhaps you avoid […]
When less is more
In a world that tells you to “hustle,” “do all the things,” and “never miss a Monday,” it’s easy to lose yourself in the mix. Women especially fall victim to […]
Embrace the Suck
You might be reading this while lying in bed or cozied up with a hot cup of coffee. Perhaps you’re on a lunch break, combing through your inbox. Whatever the […]
Blood Sugar Balance – Part II
Part I of this blood sugar balance series broke down how each of the three macronutrients – protein, carbs, and fat – impacts blood sugar and why steady blood sugar is […]
Blood Sugar Balance – Part I
One of the most effective ways to lose weight without white-knuckling through the day is to consider how food impacts your blood sugar levels. Steady blood sugar means you’ll have […]
3 Tips to Break a Stall After Weight Loss Surgery
After years of working as a bariatric dietitian, one thing I continue to hear from clients is, “I’m not losing. My body is in starvation mode.” Perhaps you’ve felt this […]
How to Create a Healthy Mindset
What is a healthy mindset? A healthy mindset is a state of mind where you can think positively and rationally about yourself and your life. A healthy frame of mind […]
Top 5 Minnesota Craft Breweries {2020}
In honor of Small Brewery Sunday, I decided to round-up my favorite breweries visited in 2020. Even with restaurant and brewery limitations this year, my husband Jeremy and I managed […]