This metaphor is a very powerful one especially at this time of year when our inner critical voice is very yappy. I was recently listening to a podcast and the topic was about mindset and how to reprogram our mindset...
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Peppermint Mocha Protein Shake
Peppermint mochas... this time of year you can find them everywhere from Starbucks to McDonald's. And they're not exactly a healthy way to start the day. This Peppermint Mocha Protein Shake recipe from my AHealthierU app delivers all the pepperminty,...
What If Less Is More To Be Fitter, Stronger & Slimmer
I have been in health care a few decades now and often the mindset that has been promoted is that if something is good for you then doing more of it is even better. Makes sense??? What if Less is...
Top 8 Tips to Avoid Late Night Snacking
Did you know that there’s an obesity crisis in North America? The many different causes of obesity, some having to do with hormonal and metabolic issues which I see a lot of with many people I have worked with over...
How to Control Your Appetite and Lose Weight
Over 70% of Americans are considered either overweight or obese. We try and try to exercise and lose those extra pounds, but often exercising just isn’t enough. We need to moderate our diets too. But giving in to your body’s cravings is...
Are You Getting Enough Vitamin D
As long as you spend enough time in the sun, your body will have enough vitamin D to function optimally, right? Not exactly. It turns out that your genes play a bigger role in your vitamin D absorption than you...
Do I Really Need an Accountability Buddy?
Losing weight is incredibly difficult to do on your own, especially at first. Getting past the three-month hump and making a real habit out of staying healthy might require a little help. We’re going to talk about the idea of...
Genes that Cause Interrupted Sleep Patterns
When was the last time you got a good night’s sleep? If you have to think about it for more than a couple of seconds, it’s probably been a while. You’re not alone in your sleep problems. More than 30%...
9 Reasons to Lose Weight That Have Nothing to Do with Fitting into Your Skinny Jeans
We talk a lot about how to stay motivated and the importance of reaching a goal weight. Yet sometimes, it still seems like a laborious task. If you’re carrying extra weight, you probably already know there are a myriad health-related...
How to Find Your Weight Loss Motivation
Your New Year Resolution was to drop “X” number of pounds, but you’re nowhere near that. In fact, the thought of stepping on the bathroom scale makes you want to throw up your hands and simply indulge in a carton...