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It is a question that is asked rather frequently: what makes it so hard to lose weight? If you’ve dealt with obesity for any length of time, then chances are this is a question that you have asked yourself in the past. It is also one of the questions that so many people bring to […]

We live in an era where “new and improved” beats out “traditional” or “standard” on every single front. Unfortunately, this way of thinking has largely penetrated our ways of thinking about diet and weight loss, too. Every couple of weeks there is talk about an all-new diet program that one celebrity or another is promoting, […]

Thanks to the way that the word “fat” is thrown around to talk about obesity, many people are surprised to learn that there are actually good fats in the world, and that to eat a healthy diet that benefits your heart you actually need to make sure that you are eating those good fats every […]

When it comes to living a healthy lifestyle, being active is incredibly important. Following weight loss surgery, you and your weight loss surgeon will discuss the importance of diet, support groups, and a variety of other healthy habits that you can incorporate into your life to help you live the healthiest way that you can. […]

Planning ahead, whether it’s meal prep, grocery shopping, or quick meal ideas, is one of the best ways to ensure success with health and wellness goals. However, sometimes life gets in the way and we find ourselves hungry, in a time crunch, with seemingly no healthy options. Fast food restaurants are one of the most […]

A recent study found that every one hour that you spend running could add up to an extra seven hours of life-expectancy. This means that someone who runs just a few days a week could end up living an extra three to four years, simply thanks to their exercise routine. There are all sorts of […]

After having weight loss surgery, you will be expected to keep up with a healthier lifestyle by making significant changes to your diet and exercise habits. The bariatric procedure will do a great deal to support your weight loss efforts, but without dietary and exercise changes you are not going to see the same results […]

Often times healthy eating is associated with boring or repetitive, but, there are lots of great ways to get creative with our meals without sacrificing nutrition and sabotaging health and wellness goals. For the month of May challenge yourself to find ways to mix up you eating routine; incorporate a new fruit or vegetable, try […]

adapted from www.skinnytaste.com  Ingredients: 1 medium head (about 24 oz) cauliflower, rinsed 1 tbsp sesame oil 2 egg whites 1 large egg pinch of salt cooking spray 1/2 small onion, diced fine 1/2 cup frozen peas and carrots 2 garlic cloves, minced 5 scallions, diced, whites and greens separated 3 tbsp soy sauce, or more […]