Real time conversation about nutrition and weight loss As a nutritionist and a weight loss specialist I read a lot about both topics. As a result, I sometimes lose track of what's common knowledge and what's not, what people are interested in the vast field of nutrition. That makes it...
Role of your Reward system in your food cravings
Interested to learn how I can help you? Schedule a free 15-minute consultation Contact Now Contact Now When my clients tell me about their struggles with weight they often talk about their food cravings. Many people have strong attachment to their favorite foods like pizza or bagels, chocolate or cupcakes. They...
Thanksgiving Without Weight Gain
Thanksgiving is around the corner and we are starting to see inspirational quotes like “There is always something to be thankful for”. There are also quotes about Thanksgiving that are meant to be funny. And the majority of them follow these lines: “Happy Thanksgiving! Remember to set your scale back...
High insulin level and its effect on weight gain
The role of insulin in weight regulation Insulin is a hormone that has many roles and functions in our body. In this article I’m going to focus on its effect on weight maintenance. We'll go over what happens with insulin when we eat. Why we call it a "storage" hormone,...
Mindset for weight loss helps achieve your goals easily
To set ourselves up for success with weight loss we should have a clear vision of what it is that we want and why we want it. Then we need to evaluate the things that are stopping us from having our ideal body now. Next we need to create a...
Calorie counting apps and long-term weight loss
Weight loss and especially the long-term maintenance of the weight reduction is a complex process that involve many factors. Calorie counting apps can be helpful as a part of a more comprehensive weight loss program. They also have some inherent characteristics that can be counterproductive to long-term success.