Category: weight loss

“Miracle” Herb Offers Many Amazing Health Benefits

Obesity is a major health concern in the United States, impacting millions of Americans’ lives.  It is a serious health condition on its own but becomes of even greater concern when you factor in its role in diabetes, heart disease, and arthritis. If you have struggled with reaching your ideal weight, you are probably eager…


7 Ways to Get Rid of Stubborn Back and Belly Fat

Many people have excess weight in their belly and back area, which can increase the risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and contribute to high blood pressure. There’s no magic formula for six pack abs, but with the right diet and exercise routine you can target these troublesome areas. 1. Eat Your Veggies. This…


AHA News: Walking Your Way to Better Health? Remember the Acronym FIT

So you put on extra pounds during the pandemic. Your cholesterol’s too high. Maybe you need to do a better job managing blood pressure. It can feel like a lot to tackle. But taking that first step toward better health can be as easy as… taking a first step. Literally. Just putting one foot in…


Not Losing Weight? It Could Be Due to a Food Sensitivity or Allergy

Have you ever eaten something and noticed that you could feel mucus forming at the back of your throat? And the next thing you knew, you were “ahem”-ing and coughing to clear your throat? Perhaps you get gas, bloating or headaches after eating certain foods. Not everyone has the same signs or level of sensitivity, but over…


Losing Weight From the Inside Out

Most of us have heard the term “freshman 15,” referring to the 15 pounds many college students gain during their first year away from home. But a similar phenomenon occurs for many adults over the winter. When it’s cold and we spend more time inside, we humans go through our own hibernation process, which often…


How to Avoid Dieting Mistakes That Increase Your Body Weight

No doubt, dieting can be quite stressful.  If you’ve tried some of the many diets out there … I’m sure  you know what I mean. The fact is that “yo-yo dieting” only lowers the number of calories you are able to ingest and still lose weight with every diet.  It’s a common practice. Many people looking to…


These Five Foods Safely Suppress Your Appetite

Black pepper, spinach and other common foods can assist in appetite control, helping you stay on a natural path toward health and wellness Being overweight or obese is the result of a complex set of interactions among genetic, behavioral and environmental factors. And despite the seemingly countless weight loss diets, strategies, potions and devices offered…


Movements to Stop Fat-Shaming Shouldn’t Let Junk Food Makers Off the Hook

In the past few years, “weight bias” has gained awareness as a form of discrimination. Doctors are attacked for mentioning weight, and there’s even a “don’t weigh me” card that patients can hand to medical professionals during an office visit. The card says, “If you really need my weight, please tell me why so I…


Onions Put to the Test for Weight Loss, Cholesterol, and PCOS Treatment

In my last video on onions, I talked about the data supporting—or not supporting—the role of onions in boosting testosterone in men, protecting bone health, controlling allergies, and dealing with chemo side effects. What about weight loss? Enter the effect of steamed onion consumption on body fat in overweight subjects. The researchers used steamed onions…


Will Walking Help Lose Weight?

I get this question all the time. Both through the contact me page, and during my weight loss classes. People ask me, “Can I lose weight just by walking?” In this world of extreme weight loss television shows, gyms on every block, and awareness of strength training, it is a valid question. Is plain old…