It is tempting to kick back and enjoy an alcoholic drink after a long day of work. We’ve all been there, right? Alcohol helps you relax and unwind and can make any experience more enjoyable. Like it or not, it’s a huge part of our social culture. You’ll be offered a drink during your diet…
Carbs and Weight Loss
Everyone’s familiar with carbohydrates, aka carbs, right? We know grains, fruits, vegetables, legumes, etc. But what really is a carb? It’s a macronutrient made up of sugar molecules, and they are classified based on the chemical structure or complexity of these molecules. Carbs Make You Fat, Right? If you ask a hundred people what…
Injuries and Menopause
Injuries can happen quickly and unexpectedly. The best way to avoid being forced to sit on the bench during the “game of life” is to prevent injury from the beginning. The most common injuries are sprains and strains, often occurring at the ankle, knee, and wrist. If not allowed to heal properly, these can become…
Cravings
Cravings: If you have ever white-knuckled it through a diet only to fall face-first into a pan of brownies, then you are familiar with the dreaded craving. Food can be a powerful reinforcer, some more so than others. Thoughts of chocolate ice cream will steer your cart into the frozen aisle, but rarely will a…
Metabolism: Is Yours Broken?
Is your metabolism broken? If you have felt the desire to throw the scale against the wall, shake your fists at the diet “gods, and scream, “Why are you punishing me, diet gods? I followed all your rules” and then quit, but DON’T! I promise you will regret it, but you may have some work…
