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Is a weight loss drug right for you?
Is a weight loss drug right for you? There has been so much talk about these drugs lately. Everyone seems to have their own opinion. What's true? What's made up marketing? Let's sort it all out with an article I read recently. I'll dissect the article and give you my two cents, plus what you can do instead.
Unlock weight loss with your spice rack…
Stop searching the internet for random health advice and quick-fixes for weight loss. In today’s article, guest author, Angela Jett of Living Remedy, is sharing some of her favorite herbs for weight loss, many of which are probably sitting in your cupboard right now! Explore the benefits of using herbs and spices for weight loss, safety precautions, and Angela’s favorite uses.
Movement Matters – Combatting the Hidden Dangers of Sitting
A sedentary lifestyle, marked by long periods of sitting with little physical activity, has been linked to numerous health risks. Some have drawn concerning parallels of all this sitting to the well-documented dangers of smoking, and it’s not far off base. In this article, we’re taking a closer look at the health consequences of too much sitting and what to do instead.
Should I be taking a probiotic?
This article is an updated version of the article that was originally published on July 23, 2012 titled “Get those -biotics into your gut!” Learn all about the importance of prebiotics, probiotics, and postbiotics. And how you can use them to improve your digestion.
What to do next on your health journey
In this article, I’m taking you inside my one-on-one virtual coaching practice to talk about how I work with busy women eat the foods they love, lose weight, balance their hormones, and resolve embarrassing, painful digestive issues.
Are “healthy” foods sabotaging your weight loss?
If you are trying to lose weight, you may be consuming a lot more fat than you realize. And no matter what health "experts" say, fat is fat. Your body doesn't care if it's "healthy" fat or unhealthy fat, it is treated the same - stored in your tissues to help get you through a famine. Fortunately for you, that famine is likely not coming. Unfortunately, your body doesn’t know that.
The ah-ha moment
The ah-ha moment, no matter how big or small is special because it is a moment when a person is completely at peace. I can see it in their eyes and hear it in their voice. Oftentimes, there is a moment or two of silence. Sometimes there are tears, sometimes laughter. But there is always a stillness where the world seems to stop spinning, just for a moment. What does this have to do with food? Usually nothing.
Fat cells do WHAT?!
Diabetes is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States, but diabetes seems to be really misunderstood. Many people still believe that eating fruit makes you gain weight and increases your risk of type-2 diabetes. That is absolutely not true. What we know is that eating a high-fat diet does increase your risk for both those things. This is where things get interesting!
The number on the scale…..
If you are like most Americans, you dread stepping on the scale. It can cause a myriad of emotions, many of which are not positive. Since this week is National Healthy Weight Week, I thought it would be a great time to talk about why reaching a healthy weight is so important for your health. This week, we’re looking at Body Mass Index and why that’s an important number for you to know.