As a Registered Dietitian, I specialize in helping people lose weight and keep it off. And here’s one of the biggest truths I’ve learned over time: Weight loss isn’t just about what you take out of your diet. It’s also about what you put in. So, when someone tells me: I’m eating fewer calories, but … Read more
There’s a joke on the internet that goes, “Every time I try to eat healthy, along comes Thanksgiving, Christmas, Summer, Tuesday or Friday and ruins it for me.” This funny moment is attributed to “anonymous” and rightly so because who among us hasn’t groaned at this truism in our own life? Hello! I’m coming to … Read more
Sleep matters more than you think. Most women assume that if they are struggling with their weight after 60, it must be because of their eating. The holidays only make this belief stronger. There are family gatherings, rich meals, disrupted routines, and the kind of emotional triggers that make even the calmest of us feel … Read more
For decades, I hid a problem that I never talked about… and the holidays only made it worse. As a dietitian, I knew what I was “supposed” to be doing. But no matter how hard I tried, I couldn’t stop myself from eating the sugary comfort foods that kept piling on the weight – especially … Read more
If you’re a woman over 50, you already know the holidays hit differently now. Not just emotionally. Physically. One minute you’re buying gifts and juggling end-of-year deadlines; the next, you’re wiped out, and standing in your kitchen staring at yet another plate of cookies someone dropped off… and you’re eating one before you even realize … Read more
For many of us, the holiday season isn’t exactly a Hallmark movie. In fact, many of the women I work with say it’s more like Chaos with a Side of Carbs! The holiday chaos menu is extensive. Here are some stressful situations women struggle with all the time. The “just one more helping” food pusher … Read more