Walking or Running – Which Is Better Exercise?
Many of us, especially those over 50, don’t really have a choice anymore.
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Childhood Obesity: Helping Kids Cut Calories + My Fast Food Picks
The percentage of children and teens affected by obesity has more than tripled since the 1970s. Really!
Continue readingUsing Affirmations and Motivations to Get to a Healthier Weight
Are you like millions of Americans who are finding that their clothes are a little tighter, harder to zip up and that you’re avoiding getting on the scale? Truth is, I’m in the same boat and was cringing when a friend posted some photos on social media. OMG, where did that added roll come from?
Continue readingPre-Deciding Your Way to Weight Loss
Instead of waiting until presented with food choices, pause and think ahead to what’s likely going to be available and “Pre-decide” what to eat and what to avoid.
Continue readingThe Menstrual Cycle With PCOS: It’s Different
For women with PCOS, there are complex biochemical imbalances within the ovary. The underlying cause is Insulin Resistance.
Continue readingPre-Deciding Your Way to Weight Loss
Instead of waiting until presented with food choices, pause and think ahead to what’s likely going to be available and “Pre-decide” what to eat and what to avoid.
Continue readingManaging Your Weight with PCOS
Most women with PolyCystic Ovarian Syndrome, PCOS have a lot of difficulty losing weight and keeping it off. This is not in their control, completely unfair and can be very challenging.
Continue readingMindful Eating and Keeping a Food Diary
Have you tried every diet? Have you ditched sugar? Carbs? Tried cleanses? Gone Ketogenic? Whole 30? Chained yourself to a treadmill? Wired your jaw shut?
Continue readingMom’s Nutrition While Breastfeeding
After birth, your baby still relies on you for nutrients. Without the umbilical cord, it’s a little less immediate, but what you eat mostly determines what you’re giving your baby.
Continue readingPCOS: An Overview of the Biology
We used to think that the only issue with PCOS was the multiple cysts within each ovary, which prevented ovulation, normal periods and caused infertility. We now know that PCOS is a complicated endocrine condition with multiple challenges for women.
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