My “just one thing” recommendation today is actually a challenge.
For those of you who constantly count calories (and fat grams, and sodium content, etc.) in order to determine whether or not you’ll eat a certain food, or whether that food is “healthy”, my challenge is for you to STOP!
Instead, even if only for ONE DAY, [...]
This recently published article discusses the bothersome, dangerous trend of mistaking caloric reduction for health.
While maintaining an ideal body weight and composition is critically important to our overall health, what is significantly more important than counting calories (fat grams, sodium, etc.) is considering the health-promoting benefits, or lack thereof, in our food choices.
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There are times when we get stuck in a rut… we get ourselves into a “funk”.
At least that’s true with me!
Sometimes we lose our motivation, inspiration, or self-discipline to keep doing the things we know are good for us… and to avoid doing the things that aren’t so good. Oftentimes this is the result of [...]
Just in case you’re interested, over on my Facebook page, I’ve been posting my daily work out. You should find me at www.facebook.dj/DrMomOnline
Several practice members and clients have been asking me to do something like this for quite awhile… so here you go!
If there’s something else health/happiness/balance-related that you’re curious about, just ask!
(if that [...]
I’m all about simplifying the complex!
As I’ve discussed here many times before, weight loss, fat loss, losing inches and sizes and creating a lean, toned body involves many elements: nutrition, exercise and mindset.
Here’s a simple starting point… or a little reminder “flick” to those of you who aren’t necessarily starting this process… just need a [...]
A little while back, I had the honor of doing a health and lifestyle consultation with an old friend of mine. I hadn’t seen him since college. He’s a vibrant, dynamic, gregarious “young” man of 40-ish years.
During the course of his consultation, he shared his health concerns and challenges with me, as well as his [...]
Yes, there really are certain foods that can actually HELP you burn more body fat!!! If you want to lose body fat faster, these five foods will be great additions to your regular diet… scrumptious, too!
Of course, you know that I wouldn’t be recommending ANY food or product to you if it didn’t also create [...]
Ahhhh… I just LOVE New Year’s Day! It’s full of such hope and possibility and a great sense of opportunity. It all feels different today!
I leave behind anything that didn’t serve me well from last year (any bad attitudes, bad habits, guilt… stuff!), and wipe my slate clean. Sure, sure… human nature hints that these [...]
In a few exercise and weight loss articles I’ve written lately, I’ve referred to the critical importance of FIRST deciding that you are a fit, trim person who exercises for life. Permanent success comes only when you consistently choose to be a “mover” and to make fitness and healthy nutritional choices part of your lifestyle.
Beliefs [...]
I don’t count calories.
I’m asked this question a LOT in our practice. Practice members will ask things like, “But how do you stay in good shape if you don’t know how many calories you’re consuming?”
I understand their well-intentioned concerns, but I don’t believe that calorie counting and physical fitness necessarily go hand-in-hand.
Let me clarify… of [...]
Recently, I had the opportunity to visit with an old friend I haven’t seen for quite some time. As is normally the case, we ended up talking a lot about health and wellness - go figure!
She had put on a large amount of weight in the past several years and wanted my help with developing [...]
Lately, I’ve had lifestyle consultations with a number of women who are frustrated and fed up with not losing weight. They’ve made tremendous changes in their diets and yet they’re either not losing weight at all, or they’ve initially shed some fat but have now reached a plateau
The 2 biggest weight loss mistakes I’m seeing [...]
Since spring has finally sprung in Michigan, I’ve witnessed lots of people outside moving their bodies on a regular basis again. It’s a beautiful thing!
In the last couple weeks, I’ve also heard from countless folks, mostly women, who are frustrated with their weight loss efforts. At various speaking events I’ve done, this is one of [...]
