Healthy Lifestyles

As we help our clients put together their weight loss plan or anti-aging regimens, one question we hear often is, “Can I have a little wine?” We all know that too much alcohol is a bad thing, and that wine also contains calories (like any alcoholic beverage). But you might also have seen the numerous reports on the supposed “health benefits” of wine. So which is it? Should you avoid wine altogether, or can a little bit of wine fit nicely into your healthy living routine? Read more

How are you feeling during your workouts? You know that breathing more heavily, sweating, and getting a bit tired during exercise is just another part of your overall weight loss plan. Even a bit of soreness (but not too much) is okay. But some feelings might be bothersome, or even a sign that something is going wrong. And if you’re feeling bloated and gassy, or having abdominal pain during exercise, you probably feel less motivated to keep going. Read more

Nothing can replace the benefits of exercise, especially if you’re following a medical weight loss plan. Not only will exercise burn calories and support your weight loss goals; it’s good for your cardiovascular system, too. But we all burn calories throughout the day, when we’re going about our usual activities – and even while we sleep! Read more

If you’re like a lot of people, you’ve noticed that winter often brings a touch of loneliness, sadness, or lethargy. And in some people, these “winter blues” can morph into a full-blown depression, called Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Unfortunately, the symptoms of SAD can cause you to withdraw and lose interest in things that were important to you, such as your weight loss plan. Read more

As you know, high blood pressure can become a dangerous condition. Your doctor might have already warned you that you should begin taking measures to lower your blood pressure, such as with dietary changes or a a weight loss plan. But it turns out that a simple breathing exercise can also be effective when performed regularly. Read more

We all know that going for a daily walk is good for us, and that walking supports a weight loss plan. But most of us don’t think about all of the general benefits. Here’s a breakdown of what happens to your body as you walk. Read more

When you’re following a weight loss plan, meal planning becomes a central part of your life. Don’t worry; it will get easier as time goes on and you learn how to eat healthfully! But in the meantime, you need a structured plan for meals and shopping. Use these six tips at the grocery store to help support your goals. Read more

We all have that fit friend who gets up every morning at 6 am to hit the gym before work. Or you notice your neighbor energetically jogging by your window as you yawn and desperately start the coffee machine. Do you ever wish you could be one of those “morning workout people”? Read more

For those pursuing a weight loss plan, or for those who simply want to eat more healthfully, our patients often report the same few problems over and over: Read more