Embracing My Post-baby Body
As my daughter's first birthday approaches, lots of numbers have crossed my mind. 12, the number of months since that beautiful day she was born. 2, a special number that represents my sweet girl as she was born [...]
Hi, I’m a Mom and I Pee My Pants
If you’re not a mom, and the thought of peeing your pants as an adult weirds you out, move along. This isn’t for you. If you’ve had kids but you’ve never peed your pants before, fantastic. You can [...]
Real Mom Health- Meet Rachel
I feel like I struggled with my weight my whole life. I remember hating going to the doctor when I was a kid because I knew my weight would be discussed, and I didn’t want to think [...]
Is It a Diet or Lifestyle?
“It’s not a diet, it’s a lifestyle.” “It can’t be a diet to work, it has to be a lifestyle change.” We’ve all heard these phrases before. People usually say this either in defense of a diet [...]
Real Mom Health: Meet Angie
“I can’t keep up” is what I often tell my other mom friends. There is so much that I want to give attention to and, inevitably, I fall behind in some areas. My friends echo the same. [...]
8 Benefits of Exercise that Aren’t Weight Loss
Most people can relate to a love-hate relationship with exercise. There’s the joy of finishing your first 5k or half marathon or the amazing way you feel when you’ve showered after a long workout. There’s the mental [...]
How to Set New Year’s Goals You’ll Keep
Whether or not you participate in New Year's resolutions, there's something refreshing about turning the calendar year and starting fresh. It seems good of a time as any to set new goals. Health goals, in particular, seem [...]
3 Lies About Weight Loss
Why is weight loss so hard? Talk about a million dollar question, am I right? This question comes up in my practice almost every day. It comes up in casual conversation with friends and family almost as [...]
Real Mom Health: Meet Kristina
By Kristina Dewig Growing up I was always “the chubby girl.” The funny thing is, it’s not until a certain age do you know that you are “the chubby girl.” In elementary school, I was aware my [...]
Understanding Your Wellness Exam
When you go to a health screening or to your healthcare provider for a wellness exam, often a lot of numbers are thrown at you. Height, weight, lab results, and blood pressure to name a few. What [...]