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Be the CEO of Your Unique Body
Be the CEO of Your Unique Body (Chief Education Officer) In today’s health and wellness landscape, we are surrounded by advice, opinions, and expertise. Physicians, personal trainers, nutrition professionals, and specialists all play essential roles in helping people improve their health. Each brings valuable knowledge to the table. At the same time, no one professional […]
Is Your “Healthy” Plate Working Against Your Heart?
Most of us were taught that a healthy plate includes a balance of protein, carbohydrates, and fats — for example, meat, potatoes, and vegetables. But here’s something many people don’t realize: A “healthy”plate isn’t the same for every body — and what works for one person may not work for another person, especially when it […]
How Not to Lose 20 Pounds in 8 Weeks
I tell this story to almost everyone I meet to determine how well they understand their own body. Imagine two identical twins. Both twins need to lose 20 pounds in 8 weeks. We apply the first rule of weight loss: Create a calorie deficit large enough to lose 20 pounds in 8 weeks. Both twins: […]