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. [...]
10 On the Go Breakfast Ideas
I'm constantly asked about on the go breakfast ideas. And it's a great question! If you haven't read my post on why you shouldn't skip breakfast, read it now! Breakfast is super important. And if anyone can tell [...]
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 [...]
What is a Whole Grain Anyway?
It's amazing how something as simple as grain has become so confusing. Is it good or bad? Did our ancestors eat it? Is whole wheat the same thing as whole grain? What does fortified mean? I hope [...]
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 [...]
Life Is Too Short for Crappy Food
I recently read a book called A Meal with Jesus, by Tim Chester. The author brings to light how a meal is more than just food, it’s an opportunity to truly connect with God and people. Chester [...]
10 Things This Nutrition Expert Wants You to Know About Weight Loss
I deal with the topic of weight loss in some fashion or another nearly every day. Most of the time it’s with my patients in the office. It doesn’t matter why they’re in to see me. It’s [...]