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Member-Only Articles
September 2017
Daily Breakfast Brings Weight Loss
10 Commandments of Weight Loss
Here are 10 fun commandments to weight loss. Every little decision counts! We wanted to share these since they are from one of the most popular handouts we have ever created!
Sneak Peek: New PowerPoint Library for Gold Members
Today I want to take a sneak peek into the members-only PowerPoint library with a closer look at building a healthful eating pattern for people with type 2 diabetes...
Secrets of Consistent and Healthy Eating Patterns
Here's a handout from last June's Communicating Food for Health newsletter, a member-exclusive that I want to release to everyone!
Does Mindfulness Training Aid Weight Loss?
Neither this study nor the preponderance of prior research on the efficacy of adding mindfulness training to a weight loss program has demonstrated significantly greater weight loss or better long term weight control than a typical weight loss program incorporating diet, exercise, and some cognitive behavioral training for getting patients to lose more weight or keep off the lost weight.
A Closer Look at the New McDonald's Salads
McDonald’s recently updated the standard lettuce mix in all their salads, and instead of applauding a switch from iceberg lettuce to a mix of Romaine, baby kale, and baby spinach, bloggers are howling about the calorie, fat and sodium content of the salads! Personally, I think that those bloggers are off-track.
Walnuts, Weight Loss, and Blood Lipids
The optimal ratio of fat/carbohydrate/protein for promoting healthy weight loss is still a matter of debate. Some researchers have suggested higher fat, lower carbohydrate diets are better for weight loss in insulin resistant people...
Evaluating Weight Status
Evaluating weight status is tricky. People can be sensitive about their size, especially when they think that they may have lost control of their weight. Plus, there are lots of hurtful ways that people evaluate weight and size in society today. So how do you address weight when it comes to health and well-being without bringing in the baggage that accompanies discussions about weight?
Help Your Clients Get Ready for the New Year
It's almost time for New Year's resolutions! When motivation is running high and enthusiasm for health goals is stronger than usual, it's wise to seize the moment and help guide your clients to improve their health. After all, setting realistic goals and prioritizing issues correctly can go a long way towards actually achieving the resolutions that people love to try out in January.
Holiday Weight Management Challenge
According to a study published in the New England Journal of Medicine, Americans gain an average of .4 to 1.8 pounds each year during the holidays. However, with a little know-how and some fun strategies, holiday weight gain can be avoided.
Diabetes and Weight Loss
There’s good news for overweight people with type 2 diabetes: small amounts of weight loss can benefit you in many ways! In fact, losing weight soon after diagnosis may offer better blood pressure and glucose control years down the line, even if the weight is regained.
My Journey with Fitbit
A few months ago, I decided to get a FitBit. Here's what happened...
Step by Step
As a follow-up to our latest motivation article, we look deeper into effective ways to implement manageable lifestyle changes...
Lunch Exercise Adds Up
Fitting exercise into a busy schedule can be difficult, but just because you don't have a 90 minute block of free time to go to the gym doesn't mean that you have to totally give up on getting fit. In fact, lunch breaks offer a great way to burn calories, and this post will show you how!
Diet and Exercise Myths Solved
Start Slow, Keep Steady
Only do enough to get an 80%. What are we talking about? Read on to find a new take on achieving health and fitness goals...
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