Posted: December 8, 2014
Pumpkin pie, gingerbread cookies, prime rib. The endless amount of goodies and temptations many of us are exposed to over the next few months can cause overeating, which may lead to unintentional weight gain. In fact, one study suggests that the fall/winter six-week holiday period contributes most to yearly weight changes, and presents special risks [...] Read PostPosted: November 18, 2014
Did you know that the average grocery shopper spends 44.3 minutes loading up their cart? Once refrigerators are stocked, those responsible for meal prep in the household spend an average of 61.5 minutes getting food on the table. While juggling work and family responsibilities, some nights it may feel like a victory just squeezing in [...] Read PostPosted: November 17, 2014
You’ve been doing everything right. You’ve finally gotten your before-work gym routine down and you’ve traded the mid-day bag of potato chips for apple slices. But suddenly the scale’s needle won’t budge. Have you reached a weight loss plateau? When you stop losing weight despite consistent dieting and exercise efforts, it can be frustrating, but [...] Read PostPosted: November 4, 2014
Even those with the best intentions can find it hard to make healthy choices day to day. Whether it’s a heavy workload or a busy family life, you may not have the time to think about your health and wellness goals. A health and wellness coach provides the motivation and accountability you need to get [...] Read PostPosted: October 20, 2014
Breast cancer is the most common cancer among American women. In addition to gender, there are a number of risk factors that can increase the likelihood of developing breast cancer, such as aging, family history, alcohol use, obesity, exposure to high dose of radiation, as well as birth control pills and hormone drug use. Another [...] Read Post