Obesity is a major public health concern in the United States. According to the CDC, two-thirds of Americans are overweight, and about one-third live with obesity. Obesity increases the risk of getting chronic health conditions like heart disease, type 2 diabetes, stroke, and even some cancers. But obesity is not just about personal choices. It… Continue reading Is Being Overweight Really Your Fault?
Category: Obesity
Does Practicing Self-Compassion Help Heal Trauma?
If you have ever felt like your struggles with eating, body image, or weight run deeper than willpower, you are not alone. There is growing evidence that trauma, especially from childhood or significant life events, plays a powerful role in how we relate to food, our bodies, and ourselves. But how exactly does trauma impact… Continue reading Does Practicing Self-Compassion Help Heal Trauma?
Nature’s Gym: Surprising Ways to Strength Train Outdoors
If you are trying to lose weight, you know how important it is to move more. Here is some good news: you do not need a gym membership to get fit! In fact, some of the best workouts can happen in your own backyard, at the park, or on a hiking trail. Nature gives us… Continue reading Nature’s Gym: Surprising Ways to Strength Train Outdoors
Questions to Ask Yourself Before Starting Weight Loss Medications
Trying to lose weight can feel like a frustrating, endless cycle. You try different diets, exercise routines, lifestyle changes and maybe you see some progress, but it does not last. With the rise in popularity of GLP-1 medications, you might be wondering if trying out one of these drugs is the next step. Before jumping… Continue reading Questions to Ask Yourself Before Starting Weight Loss Medications
Signs You’re an Emotional Eater and What You Can Do About It
Trying to lose weight is hard. If you have tried to shed pounds, you know that it takes a consistent approach to your diet and exercise routines to see change. But it gets tougher when your emotions start driving how you eat! One bad day can end in a snack binge. A stressful week can… Continue reading Signs You’re an Emotional Eater and What You Can Do About It
GLP-1s For Weight Loss Have Heart Benefits Too
Medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, Zepbound, and Mounjaro have become extremely popular for weight loss. These drugs, called GLP-1s, were initially designed to treat diabetes. They mimic a natural hormone (called GLP-1) that helps regulate blood sugar, control insulin, and makes you feel full. GLP-1 medications have been proven to be very effective at helping people… Continue reading GLP-1s For Weight Loss Have Heart Benefits Too
Weight Loss Self Sabotage – How It Shows Up In Our Lives and How To Stop It
Losing weight is not just about eating less and moving more. It is also about mindset! Many people who are trying to lose weight unknowingly sabotage their own progress because of their habits and thoughts. If you are on a weight loss journey, you might be self-sabotaging without realizing it. Knowing what to look for… Continue reading Weight Loss Self Sabotage – How It Shows Up In Our Lives and How To Stop It
Imposter Syndrome With Weight Loss: You Didn’t Take The Easy Way Out
Obesity affects about 42% of all U.S. adults, according to the CDC. However, a Pew Research Center survey found that about 65% of Americans think that willpower alone is not enough to lose weight. Since hitting the market in 2017 as a treatment for type 2 diabetes, semaglutide (the active ingredient in Ozempic, Rybelsus, and… Continue reading Imposter Syndrome With Weight Loss: You Didn’t Take The Easy Way Out
Blood Pressure Changes on 10 Popular GLP-1s and What To Expect
Are you taking a GLP-1 medication to lower your blood sugar levels or lose weight? These drugs are fantastic at helping people in both areas. That is a primary reason why they have taken the medical world by storm over the past few years! As weight and high blood sugar becomes more and more of… Continue reading Blood Pressure Changes on 10 Popular GLP-1s and What To Expect
How Sleep Affects Weight Loss: Four Ways Better Rest Leads to Results
Have you been struggling to lose weight lately? How you sleep might be the missing piece of the puzzle. Most people trying to lose weight focus on diet and exercise, but they can overlook the importance of getting enough rest. Sleep is key to everything our body does. For weight loss, sleep helps with controlling… Continue reading How Sleep Affects Weight Loss: Four Ways Better Rest Leads to Results