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Author: Jeff Thiboutot M.Ed.,M.S., C.H.E.S., C.N.

Should We Compare Ourselves to Others?

The short answer is yes*. There are two main reasons for this. First, we are social animals and it is normal to compare ourselves to others, which occurs both consciously and unconsciously (Mlodinow 2012; Garcia & Halldorsson  2016). Second, it…

Jeff Thiboutot M.Ed.,M.S., C.H.E.S., C.N. March 4, 2018 Other Musings, psychology Read more

Chapter 2 is Finally Done

A new chapter, Weight Loss 101: Clarifying the Basics, is available. We think this chapter will help many people get a clearer understanding of what they need to focus on to be successful. by

Jeff Thiboutot M.Ed.,M.S., C.H.E.S., C.N. July 25, 2017 Other Musings Read more

Clean Eating; What is It? It Certainly is NOT Magical for Weight Loss

GOAL: Let’s make 2017 a year that you use evidence-based tools and methods, which means they are much more likely to be worth your time, money and effort, to reach and maintain a healthy weight If you are considering follow…

Jeff Thiboutot M.Ed.,M.S., C.H.E.S., C.N. January 12, 2017 fat loss, health, Other Musings, weight loss Read more

Superfoods – A Must Read

I recently came across a great article about superfoods. Take a few minutes and go read it. Superfoods List: The Best Foods That Burn Fat And Help You Lose Weight! by

Jeff Thiboutot M.Ed.,M.S., C.H.E.S., C.N. July 31, 2016 Other Musings Read more

Science: A funny and informative take on it by John Oliver

Oliver makes some great points about how studies are discussed in the media, definitely worth watching. Two key things, skepticism and rational thinking. Not always easy, but so needed. by

Jeff Thiboutot M.Ed.,M.S., C.H.E.S., C.N. May 10, 2016 Other Musings Read more

How We Think and Weight Loss

I recently came across the following article, by Mike Howard, which did a great job covering some important mental aspects of weight loss. Take a few minutes and read it. Your Brain Is A Jerk: 5 Cognitive Biases That Are…

Jeff Thiboutot M.Ed.,M.S., C.H.E.S., C.N. July 14, 2015 Other Musings Read more

PBS is Currently Promoting a Bunch of Nonsense

I am not sure if this is country wide, but in the Phoenix, AZ area, the PBS pledge drive is in full swing and they have a host of speakers that are saying a bunch of nonsense. Full disclosure, in…

Jeff Thiboutot M.Ed.,M.S., C.H.E.S., C.N. March 18, 2015 Other Musings Read more

The [Pseudo] Science of Skinny – Another weight loss book filled with nonsense

Regrettably I am here to share with you another negative review of a weight loss book.  I would prefer it was a positive review or that it was at least okay, but it is really bad an I have a…

Jeff Thiboutot M.Ed.,M.S., C.H.E.S., C.N. March 14, 2015 Other Musings Read more

Sleep, Sleep, Sleep!!

If you should be sleeping right now in order to get 8 hours of sleep, then stop reading this now and go to bed, seriously, it’s not worth it. Otherwise, continue on and hopefully realize sleep is sooooo important for your overall…

Jeff Thiboutot M.Ed.,M.S., C.H.E.S., C.N. December 14, 2014 Other Musings Read more

We need a lot LESS what and a lot MORE how

The following, relatively brief, thoughts on where we should focus our efforts, with respect to weight management, stems from a recent talk I had with my friend and colleague Matt (ya, the other guy on the blog). We were discussing…

Jeff Thiboutot M.Ed.,M.S., C.H.E.S., C.N. November 17, 2014 Other Musings Read more
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    • Chapter 8 – Get Some ZZZZZs
    • Chapter 15 – How Many Calories Do You Burn?
    • Appendix A – What is a Healthy Weight? – Chart
    • Calculators – BMI, BMR, etc
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