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How to Retain Muscle During Weight Loss
The idea of retaining muscle while losing weight isn't usually discussed around the dinner table, at an office party or on social media. Clients, family and friends are more curious about weight loss drugs that have become more prevalent and popular. Add to that all...
Reframe Your Thinking
February, 2025 As a Behavior Change Specialist, I often hear my clients, family and friends say they feel stuck in an unhealthy behavior or habit. They are frustrated, discouraged and don't know how to get unstuck. They just want to breakthrough and move forward, How...
Navigating the Grocery Aisles
Post Reviewed: 11/11/2024 Happy February! We are a month into establishing health goals for the New Year. What a fabulous time to consider your successes so far and the areas that need shoring up. Perhaps you are finding that the choices that you make at the grocery...
Key Elements for Your Exercise Regimen
Reviewed: November 11, 2024 As you consider your exercise goals, it is vital to include these key elements to promote optimal fitness: Exercises that build muscular strength and endurance, flexibility and cardiovascular endurance. Please note that this article is not...
Align Eating Style with Your Life
Reviewed: 11/11/2024 January is often the time of year people consider making health changes like eating healthier, losing weight or exercising more. I often hear conversations about the weight loss someone has experienced by following a certain diet. The listener is...
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist: Nutrition Expert
Reviewed: November 17, 2024 Recently I have had several acquaintances ask my thoughts about beverages that are being promoted as "colon cleanses". These people are aware that I am a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) through the Commission on Dietetic...
Stepping Toward Heart Health
Reviewed: November 17, 2024 The month of February is traditionally known as "Heart Month". In honor of this ritual, let's look closely at some steps that can improve your heart health. In previous articles we have explored lifestyle changes to be taken one small step...
A New Way of Thinking, Part 2
Reviewed: November 17, 2024 Happy New Year! Okay, this may a bit late to be celebrating a holiday that happened more than two weeks ago. But, how are your New Year's resolutions coming along? Already skipped a couple of days at the gym? Had a case of the munchies and...
Thriving the Holiday Season: Enjoy Seasonal Produce
Reviewed: November 17. 2024 What a glorious time of year with its kaleidoscope of colors! The fruits and vegetables of this season are also ripe with color from the bright reds of pomegranates and heirloom tomatoes, the rich oranges of pumpkins and squashes to the...