When Your Health Goals Feel Like an Uphill Battle Wouldn’t it be nice if we didn’t have to fight uphill? Achieving our health goals is already difficult enough. Now we have to put up with something surprising. Something that should be supportive and understanding. I am talking about home. It seems family members wave their…
What do you do when the scale won’t budge? You spent hours on the treadmill. You cut back on sweets. You focused on clean eating. You’ve worked so closely with your doctor, nutritionist, and coach so you know their life stories! You meticulously tracked your calories, macros, and lab results and made beautiful spreadsheets that…
We do our best and get nowhere. A new idea, product, or service promises to help you lose weight fast and give you the sexy body you’ve always wanted. Then, disappointment sets in. It is not only disappointment. We get frustrated, angry, heartbroken, and feel like failure. We lose hope until the next idea, product,…
Here’s something I’ve learned from talking with people: The most powerful conversations about weight don’t start with the scale. They start with a simple question: “What’s your vision of wellness?” People come armed with their food diaries, blood glucose logs, blood pressure logs, and a list of failed diets. They wear their battle scars with…
Here’s the dirty little secret about fad diets: They work! You will get results. What kind of results? That depends on your purpose. Sometimes you need a quick fix. Other times, you need a medically approved diet. The FODMAP diet helps with SIBO and IBS.1 The ketogenic diet helped children with seizure disorders.2 Lorenzo’s oil…
You can do everything right, and still hit a wall. So what do you do? Some people tweak their diets. Other people shake up their exercise program. There is also advice on sleeping well, managing stress, and maintaining hydration. All these things are important to optimize body functions and create the conditions for better weight…
Let’s get real for a moment: We tried SMART nutrition goals. It didn’t work. We’ve heard all the advice there is about setting goals. Put your hands up if you’re confused! (Raising both my hands like I just don’t care. Oh! There’s the remote!) Here’s the thing: these pieces of advice do work. They work…
“As your assignment for this week’s mindful practice, I want you to be more aware of the food you eat. Take your time to pay attention to the sights, smells, taste, and feel of every bite.” I had joined a meditation group in medical school where the school psychologist guided our weekly practice. This would…
What does a fast food drive-thru, a pint of ice cream on the couch, a bag of chips in front of the TV, treats in the break room, and demolishing a box of cookies all have in common? Answer: A hard day. If it’s been a tough day, then these comfort foods provide us with…
Everybody instinctively knows that going on a diet seems to be the path towards a healthier life. Although many diets fail within the first year, people are quick to jump on the latest fad diet in the hopes of looking great in a swimsuit or being able to fit in that dress. Here’s the little…