We all know we need a certain amount of sleep every night to function like a human being, as opposed to, say, a humanoid zombie creature. Coffee might give you some energy if you’re short a couple hours, but that’s about as far as it goes. If you’ve ever gone more than a few days…
If you’re trying to take control of your health, you might be concerned about your cholesterol levels—and with good reason. According to the CDC, more than 12% of adults over age 20 had high total cholesterol levels, and more than 18% had low HDL (a.k.a. high-density lipoprotein, or good cholesterol). (1) For decades, our doctors…
If you’re following an insulin resistance diet, or simply trying not to sabotage your diet by overloading on sugar and carbs, the holiday season can be particularly tough! Besides being surrounded by large meals, sugary desserts, and snacks a’plenty, there are also the added stressors of increased family gatherings, shortened daylight hours, and obligatory gift-giving….
Have you ever wondered if the reason you feel tired, sluggish, moody, and just generally unhealthy is the same reason you can’t get rid of your extra weight? Most people associate those issues with being overweight, but mistakenly see the extra weight as the cause. In most cases, it’s your diet that’s to blame for…
We all know losing weight is hard, no matter how motivated you are. But if you feel like it’s especially difficult for you, even if you do everything by the book, then there might be bigger health issues at play. The CDC estimates that about 1 in 3 Americans are prediabetic, which also means even…
If you’ve ever gone to the grocery store in search of a healthy cooking oil, the array of choices can be totally overwhelming. The last time I went to Whole Foods, I counted at least twenty different options! There are oils made from walnuts, sesame seeds, grape seeds, soy, peanuts, coconuts…the list goes on. And…
We all have that one friend that can eat anything they want and never gain weight. They can chow down on pastries, have multiple margaritas, get seconds (or even thirds!) at the buffet, and then still look amazing in their bikini come swimsuit season. And then there are people like me (and maybe you, too),…
If you struggle with your weight, I’m willing to bet you have a sweet tooth. Most people do. I can’t help myself from feeling resentful when I hear that one friend tell me “I don’t really like sweets.” Eye roll… But if sweets aren’t really your thing, my next guess would be you really like…
There is nothing worse than trying on a new outfit and feeling totally great—you love the neckline, the color is perfect, you look sleek and sexy—until you turn around. Despite your best efforts, you still have back fat squishing out around your bra, clumping up around your middle, and spilling out over the top of…
When you start a new diet, that first big drop in weight is pretty exciting! You might even lose as much as ten pounds or so in your first week to ten days. (Party dance!) You’re celebrating, weighing yourself at least once a day, telling everyone you know about this great diet you found…and then…
One of the biggest health myths around is that eating a low calorie diet means you’ll be hungry all the time. That couldn’t be further from the truth! Case in point: Do you feel more full after eating a bowl of broccoli, or a bag of Cheetos? Even if broccoli isn’t your favorite thing, you…
When you’re trying to lose weight, the path from where you are now to where you want to be can seem long and hard. That’s why we always have so many people asking us how they can speed that process up! Obviously, a healthy diet is the first place to start, but yoga and cardio…