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.
Sugar on holidays. Should I avoid it or enjoy it?
If you are like many of my clients you might be focused on reducing your sugar intake. How to avoid sugar during the holiday season? It's not easy but here are a couple of strategies. Depending on your reasons to abstain from sugar in the first place you might decide...
Insulin Resistance associated with prediabetes
Do you find it almost impossible to lose weight no matter what you eat? Do you become unreasonably tired in the afternoon or after a meal? You may be suffering from Insulin Resistance – a condition associated with pre-diabetes. An astonishing 75% of all Americans today may in fact be...
Dieting and Weight Gain – willpower is not the answer
Have you tried dieting? Chances are you have. You probably heard many times that in order to lose weight you need to eat less and exercise more. That restricting calories creates a negative energy balance that eventually leads to weight loss. In fact, up to 2/3 of dieters regain weight after...