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How to Stop Stress Eating: Why You Do It & What To Do About It
It's 9 pm. The kids are finally in bed after a chaotic bedtime routine. You're exhausted, overwhelmed, and stressed. All you can think about is that chocolate chip cookie in the pantry. Or the ice cream in the freezer. Or the bag of chips calling your name from the...
Why Your Weight Won’t Budge: The Real Reasons You’re Stuck in the Same 5-Pound Range
You step on the scale Monday morning: 152 pounds. By Wednesday, it's down to 149. You’re feeling good, finally making progress. But then Friday rolls around and you're back at 151. The next week? The same 3-5 numbers, over and over again: 148, 151, 149, 152. Up, down,...
Simple Habit Hacks to Get Back Into a Routine for Weight Loss
Everyone is ready to get back into a routine once September rolls around. There's something about the start of a new school year and the shift from summer into fall that makes us want to get back on track with our health and weight loss goals. But here's the thing:...
The Truth About Weight Loss Maintenance No One Talks About
This is the fourth and final post in my series on the 4 shifts you need to make to lose weight sustainably and keep it off for good. If you haven't read the previous three posts, I recommend starting there: Part 1: Mindset – Going from a dieting mentality to a...
Why You’re Working Out But Not Losing Weight (And How to Fix It)
Let me guess: You eat pretty healthy and you're working out, but you're not losing weight. Your clothes still don't fit the way you want. The belly fat won't budge. And although you're active, you aren't getting the toned, lean look you're working so hard for. What if...
How “Eat Less, Move More” Slows Your Metabolism and Sabotages Weight Loss
Has a doctor or healthcare provider ever told you to "just eat less and move more?” Or maybe: "Just cut out carbs," or "Just eliminate dairy and gluten," or "Cut 500 calories a day and you'll lose a pound a week"? If you've been on a weight loss journey for any amount...
The Mindset Shifts You Need for Lasting Weight Loss
If you’ve lost weight before but always gained it back… If you feel like you’re constantly “starting over” every Monday… If your habits are healthy but the scale won’t budge… It’s probably not your food or your workouts. It’s your mindset. This is Step 1 in my 4-part...
Ozempic v.s. Zepbound: Which Weight Loss Medication is Right for You?
If you've been thinking about taking a GLP-1 medication for weight loss, you might be wondering which one is best to take. Two of the most popular GLP-1 medications are Ozempic and Zepbound. While both medications have shown impressive results for weight loss, they...
The Best Fat Burning Peptides, According to a Dietitian
By: Lainey Younkin, MS, RD If you're on a weight loss journey, you've probably heard about peptides. But what are the best fat burning peptides? Are they the same as GLP-1 medications? What does the science say about peptides and weight loss? And, most importantly, do...