Author page: Healthy Living Weight Management

Any time someone tells me they are starting a diet or working on weight loss, my first question tends to be "What are you eating?" What can seem a simple question can take a hard turn when we do not know what is in our food choices. Nutrition facts or food labels were…

We talk about protein as the magical macronutrient that will change your diet and improve your health, but are we over doing it? Ketogenic dieters are focusing their protein needs to 20% of their total calories, for an 1800 calorie meal plan that is 90 grams of protein a day- just to put numbers in prospective. So what…

Starting a meal plan can be challenging, and even thinking about it is exhausting. Making sure you have the right tools and tips for success is the first step towards building your confidence and setting your mind at ease. But with so much information out there on diets and New Year’s resolutions, it can be…

To many, it may seem very difficult to go out to eat without blowing your diet.  Many of my Weight Clinic patients choose not to eat out because they are afraid it will offset all the hard work of dieting they put in for the week.  Sometimes it’s not worth the risk just for one meal..…

Is your significant other overweight?  Are you trying to form a plan to help them lose weight (with or without them knowing it)?  I have some suggestions: The main suggestion, I hate to say it, is the one nobody wants to hear.  In order for them to change their eating habits, you will most likely have to…

Alcohol is a major challenge for most people trying to lose weight, especially during the holidays.  With all the parties and celebrations going on, alcohol is definitely more prevalent and consumed more frequently during the holidays.  It can completely sabotage your diet if not consumed in moderation and with careful choices that keep calories low.…