I like to group people into 3 different buckets for exercise.
We have…
- people who exercise consistently
- people who are “streaky” with their exercise (ie go through
Does losing weight make you healthier?
So many of us are trying to lose weight to get healthy.
But this is backwards.
If weight loss is going to happen, it’s going to be a side effect of improved health.
Why does this matter? … Read more
Does “Eat less, move more” work?
“It’s easy”… they say
“Just eat less, and move more”… they say
Well, if it was that easy, why do so many people struggle to lose weight?
Glad you asked.
Eating less and moving more are outcomes. … Read more
Do you have to hate your body in order to change it?
When I talk to people who are struggling with overeating at night or on the weekends, or feel like they’re emotionally eating, one of the reasons why it’s happening is because they aren’t … Read more
Why can’t I stick to my diet?
I’ve noticed that most people approach dietary adherence issues the wrong way.
Instead of understanding WHY they’re struggling to stick to their eating plan, they … Read more
How can I make peace with my “imperfect” body?
So many people struggle to accept the body they’re in.
I get it. There’s a lot of emotional pain attached to it.
You’ve likely had a lifetime of negative experiences … Read more
How do I fix my weight “problem”?
When I talk to people about their struggles, something I really try to drill home is that your weight is not the problem.
This isn’t always easy to understand, as it’s easy to associate … Read more
Does calorie counting even work?
One of the first things we have people do in our program is to stop counting calories.
You might think we’re anti calorie counting based on that coaching style.
Funny thing is, I actually … Read more
How could a cookie be healthier than an apple?
One of the biggest mistakes I see people making with their eating is confusing healthy food with nutritious food.
Healthy and nutritious are not synonyms.
Why does this distinction … Read more
Why doesn’t setting a goal weight by a certain date work?
You know how it goes.
You have your current weight. And you have your goal weight.
Then you decide how many pounds per week you want to lose until you get there.
If all goes to plan, you’ll … Read more