One of the questions we get asked the most is how do you manage your weight during post- menopausal stage of life. So many women struggle. You don’t’ need to be one of them. A lot of doctors are there to guide you through the menopausal stage,...
Today we’d like to introduce you to Sheryl Westerman. Sheryl, we’d love to hear your story and how you got to where you are today both personally and as an artist. I was an overweight child, teenager, and young adult, and totally understand the difficulty of a...
Metabolism is the rate at which your body processes the food that you put into it. If you are trying to achieve weight loss, increasing your metabolic rate will help WHAT HAS MADE YOU SO FRUSTRATED The commercialism surrounding “metabolism-enhancing products” has made it much more difficult. To separate...
Eating should be a mindful practice where it serves to nourish your body and help sustain you into longevity. A healthy diet isn’t a simple checklist of “good food” and “bad food.” Yes, there are some foods that do not add nutritional value but it’s...
When you eat for nourishment, you will have more energy! Your skin tone will improve into younger looking skin. Your mood will lighten and your brain will sharpen. Most importantly, you’ll be helping your body guard against heart attacks, strokes, diabetes, and some cancers. If you...
A healthy portion is difficult to quantify, so it’s best to eat slowly and listen to what your body is telling you. You want to avoid the feeling of being “stuffed.” A great tool to help with portion control is using smaller plates! Remember, your body can...
If your job entails long hours behind a desk, you may notice your waistline gaining inches. Sitting for long periods slows your metabolism, which can lead to weight gain. Although you could buy treadmill desks and desk risers so you can stand while you work,...
A heart attack results from a blockage in the flow of blood to the heart, causing heart cells to die. There are many causes, such as smoking, inactivity and a diet high in calories, sodium and saturated fats. Heart attacks are a leading cause of...
[caption id="attachment_481" align="alignnone" width="697"] Fat Burning and weight loss[/caption] When you think about body fat, it’s probably white fat that comes to mind. That’s where our bodies store excess calories, and it’s the stuff you want to get rid of when you are trying to lose...
[caption id="attachment_478" align="alignnone" width="378"] Weight Loss Advice[/caption] I recommend eating a diet that minimizes starches, added sugars, and animal fat from meat and dairy foods. For rapid weight loss, I also recommend focusing on fruits, veggies, , soy products, skinless poultry breasts, fish, shellfish, nonfat dairy foods, and...