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 a weight loss stall, and one of the first things I ask about is sleep quality. Most people don’t appreciate the impact of sleep on […]
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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 the balancing act of managing the family calendar, putting out fires at work, yet they still figure out what’s for dinner every night. No wonder
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 case, look around and observe your everyday comforts. A climate-controlled environment, access to clean water, and your smartphone readily available to prevent any hint of
For as long as I’ve worked as a dietitian, it amazes me how much all-or-nothing thinking impacts a person’s self-confidence and feeds the vicious cycle of yo-yo dieting. According to Professor Google, “all-or-nothing thinking” refers to thinking in extremes—something is right or wrong, good or bad. Classic dieting mentality, right? In this post, we’ll examine
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Did you know the average person is bombarded with over 10,000 ads every single day? Ten-thousand ads in ONE day! 🤯 A simple scroll through social media reveals this number is only on the climb. A sponsored ad here, a sponsored ad there. Before you know it, something you’ve discussed aloud magically appears in your feed. It’s a
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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 way if you’ve ever hit a weight plateau or stall after weight loss surgery. And you may have wondered, is “starvation mode” real? The answer is yes. Starvation
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What do your current habits say about you? Picture yourself three, six, or even twelve months from now. If you keep doing what you’re doing, will you be closer to or further from your goals? For example, are most of your meals homemade or from the drive-thru? Is daily exercise the norm or the rarity?
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Stress is one of the most overlooked influences on health, yet it can be difficult to seek help for it. If you’re seeking solutions to minimize stress and avoid burnout, coach yourself as your first line of defense and seek professional help if needed. What concerns me most is how nowadays, we wear stress like
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Dieting is hard, and when you repeatedly go up and down in weight, it takes a toll on your body and mind. Yo-yo dieting, for instance, leads to muscle loss and makes it harder to lose and maintain weight in the long run. Why losing weight fast is a BAD thing When you lose weight
One of my favorite influencers in the weight management space, Glenn Mackintosh, recently shared about the difference between habits and behavior change. If you’re a sucker for Australian accents **👋 hi mom**, you’ll like Glenn too! In his recent blog post, Glenn wrote how behaviors are conscious actions, and habits are subconscious or automatic routines we do without thinking. Interestingly, he pointed
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Do you feel like your own worst enemy? You’re always the hardest on yourself and rerun the same negative thought loop in your head? Most people think that to be successful they need to be extra critical and push themselves beyond reasonable means. It doesn’t have to be this way. In fact, less is more,
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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 is necessary because it allows you to make healthy choices for yourself. When you have a healthy mindset, you will be more likely to eat
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