I talk about cortisol a lot. Probably mention it several times every day. It’s important in my line of work, because I help people reduce stress and lose weight, and cortisol is a major player in both of these situations. First, some science. Cortisol is one of our main stress hormones, produced by the adrenal [...]
Lose 20 pounds in 20 days! Have you heard of the hCG diet? I’ve had quite a few clients ask me about this “miracle” diet that allows people to shed pounds fast and lose up to a pound a day. Of course, it is not without controversy. hCG stands for Human chorionic gonadotropin, a hormone [...]
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By admin | December 10, 2010
Do you count calories or fat grams to lose weight? Is a calorie just a calorie? You may have recently read about the nutrition professor who lost 27 pounds by eating twinkies and junk food. His point is basically that one loses weight by cutting calories–no matter where they come from. While it’s true that [...]
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The FDA recently voted against releasing weight loss drug Qnexa, citing safety concerns. The drug is a combo of an amphetamine and an anticonvulsant (!); in trials, memory lapses, suicidal thoughts, heart palpitations and birth defects were reported as side effects. (Ed note: yowza, I would hate to have been one of those clinical trial [...]
Summer’s almost here, and I admit it: I’ve put on a few pounds over the last couple months. I want to lose about 5, so I’m putting myself on a diet. What kind of a nutritionist puts herself on a diet, you ask? One that has been slipping and eating too many grains, I suppose. [...]
By admin | April 20, 2010
Have you been happy on a weight loss plan, only to reach a stubborn plateau? Read on for some solutions. 1. Do you know your hidden food allergies? They can cause the body to hold onto weight. Most common are milk, eggs, and gluten. Try removing these foods for 2 weeks and then introducing them [...]
By admin | December 30, 2009
One of the most common resolutions for a new year is to lose weight. (NOTE: this post is not entirely about weight loss). Of the people who make resolutions, roughly 45 percent (around 100 million folks) vow to lose weight. Is this you? Maybe your resolution is to eat better, exercise, be a better person? [...]
By admin | November 7, 2009
Stop Dieting & Start Losing Weight! Six Weeks to Holistic Weight Loss with Certified Nutrition Consultants Karen Diggs & Mary Vance Are you a chronic yo-yo dieter? Do you struggle with cravings? Can’t lose those last 10 pounds no matter what? Do you want to lose weight, have more energy, and look and feel younger? [...]
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By admin | September 27, 2009
Losing weight is hard. But look at all your options! Jenny Craig, Weight Watchers, Slim Fast, countless ephedrine-fueled diet pills, The Special K diet (replace 2 meals with special K cereal. Of course you’ll lose weight–you’re only consuming about 1200 calories daily). The main thing these diets have in common is that they do not [...]
Have you been wanting to consult with a nutritionist, but you haven’t found the time, or you’re wondering what is involved? Are any of these troubling you? *fatigue *overweight *mood swings/depression *PMS *headaches *joint pain *foggy thinking *insomnia *acne or skin irritations I can help you reduce or even remove these issues from your life–for [...]