Obesity is one of the most common health problems worldwide. And even though you may be tempted to jump on the latest bandwagon and follow the latest diet, or take the trending pill or potion, these strategies rarely succeed in long-term, permanent weight loss…

As odd as it might sound, for most people losing weight is not really about the food, and it’s definitely not about going on a diet. Coming from a registered dietitian, this might sound surprising, but my decades of experience in helping people lose weight…

When it comes to cravings, most of the women I work with tell me that they feel out of control around their problematic foods or beverages, and once they start, they just can’t stop. This used to be true for me as well. I was pretty much living the tagline of the Lay’s potato…

Stress puts your body on high alert, causing nearly every organ and system in your body to react. Stress also puts you into fat STORING mode because of what happens metabolically to your blood sugar, insulin, adrenaline and cortisol levels…

If you’re reading this, chances are you have some doubts about whether you can lose weight or not. The women I work with have a desire to lose weight, but when we look closer, we discover they don’t really believe they can do it…

If you struggle with your weight, you may have labeled yourself as “good” or “bad” based on the food you eat or your weight. If you’re judging yourself as “bad” based on your food choices, either consciously or subconsciously, you’re likely stirring up…

The thoughts that we think on a regular basis become our beliefs. And then they start running the show behind the scenes. This means that if you believe that menu planning and food preparation is too hard, then it will be. If you believe a menu plan…

Much of our negative self-talk comes from comparing ourselves to others we see on various media sources. But many of us also learned this from parents, family members, coaches, healthcare providers, partners, and society in general. It’s everywhere…

If you struggle with your weight and have body image issues, you’re not alone. It’s estimated that over 90% of women are unhappy with their bodies. And they’ve taken drastic measures to get to a certain number on the scale. In fact, most of the women…

If you’re like many of the women I work with, holiday gatherings aren’t exactly a scene out of a Hallmark movie. Whether it’s an obnoxious food pusher that you can’t say no to, sibling rivalry that rears its ugly head, or the unrealistic expectations that seem…