Think back to the last five comments you received regarding your health habits. Who were they from? Family? Friends? Were they positive or negative? Support or sabotage? In 2011 Kiernan et al studied how social support predicted weight loss in…
Holiday weight gain: Is it inevitable?
The Holiday season is definitely a high-risk time of year for gaining weight. However, does it mean that gaining weight during this time of year is inevitable? I think not. There are many things that can be done that can…
How to "survive" dinner with the family on a weight loss plan
I had a SPEED Weight Management Coaching client email me this: My weekend was bad [she means her diet] because I went to dinner with friends on Firday and had breakfast with my family on Sunday. My response was something…
Food, Inc. A documentary on food production – A must see
I rented Food Inc. this weekend. It’s a recent (2008) documentary on how most of the food in the U.S. is produced. I was aware of most of the information covered, but still found it educational. It definitely got me…
Your Kids, Your Cabinets, Your Weight Loss
“It would be so much easier if I didn’t have any junk food at home, but I’ve got kids…” There are so many things wrong with this cop-out, I find it hard to know where to begin. You must understand…