Common Weight Loss Myths Busted (Part 4 of our Series on Weight, Metabolism, & Stress) Weight loss myths and advice are so common (and contentious) now. There are competing opinions everywhere. Everyone is 100% sure they are right. I say, forget about "who's right" and let's focus on "what's right." Because what gets results is what I'm focusing on in this post. I respect you too much to make empty promises and try to sell you on something [...]
Why is My Metabolism Slow? You may feel tired, cold or that you've gained weight. Maybe your digestion seems a bit more “sluggish”. You may be convinced that your metabolism is slow. Why does this happen? Why do metabolic rates slow down? What can slow my metabolism? Metabolism includes all of the biochemical reactions in your body that use nutrients and oxygen to create energy. And there are lots of factors that affect how quickly (or slowly) it [...]
This word “metabolism” is thrown around a lot these days. You know that if yours is too slow you might gain weight. But what exactly does this all mean? I'll tell you in this 2nd post of the 6-part series on weight, metabolism, and stress. Well technically “metabolism” is the word to describe all of the biochemical reactions in your body. It's how you take in nutrients and oxygen and use them to fuel everything you do. Your [...]
You totally want to ditch your scale, don't you? You may have this weird kind of relationship with your “weight.” I mean, it doesn't define you (obviously). What you weigh can matter but only to a certain extent. Let's look at your waist circumference (well...you look at yours and I'll look at mine). Waist Circumference (AKA “Belly Fat”) Do you remember the fruity body shape descriptions being like an “apple” or a “pear”? The apple is kinda round [...]
This book created a pile of sticky notes on my desk. I normally take a few notes throughout the books I read, but nothing like this. I highly recommend The Gratitude Diaries by Janice Kaplan. As a holistic health coach, I'm always looking for books that will impact my clients. This book was definitely one whose wisdom and advice will help my clients transform their overall health. One New Year's Eve, Janice Kaplan decided to become happier. "I knew [...]