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Hi Friends, As we reach the end of 2020, I want to take time and reflect on the highs, the lows, the ways we have changed, and the ways we want to improve in the new year. Let’s address the elephant in the room. COVID-19 has had a major impact on 2020. We as a nation have…

written by University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Stay-at-home orders from government officials due to the COVID-19 pandemic have forced people to quickly adapt to a new normal, especially when it comes to eating. Restaurant dining rooms are closed, grocery shopping can be challenging, many parents are tasked with serving meals while…

In our medically monitored weight loss program we talk a lot about dietary changes to improve health, exercise routines to improve health, hydration, sleep, and shopping habits to improve our overall health. However, I feel like a key aspect of our overall health gets slightly left out. Mental health is essential in maintaining a balanced…

Weight- a number that can invoke so many emotions from its curves and sharp endings. “Ouch, wow, oh my…” But weight is more than a number. At the beginning of each weight clinic introduction I explain the importance of tracking progress to my patients. To track progress means we must document where we initiate a…

To Health and Happiness, Becca, NDTR #HLPC #Perseverance

I am sad to admit it but unless it is on the calendar, date night in my house just does not happen. Life happens. Planned and expected dates seem to be the only way we can get a night to ourselves and enjoy it. The exact thing can happen to us for our exercise. We can hope, we…

Growing up in my family, every Thanksgiving the table was adorned with the crispy onion-decorated casserole that smelled of comfort and home. Typically, not the friendliest of sides for calorie counting, the Green Bean Casserole has become a staple for a traditional Thanksgiving meal. Today’s recipe, created by our friends at Robard and to be…

I am in love.  If you are not familiar with an Instant Pot or the magic it possesses PLEASE keep reading. I have had my world changed with cooking in this little piece of heaven. I say this overall dramatic statement for two reasons. 1. Complete meal ready in 40 minutes. 2. You can do…

    My best memories in college where walking in from the rain to find a large pot of soup on the stove and warm bread in the oven. Having five roommates, soup was a stable because of its affordability and dense flavor. You could feed the whole house with 1 chicken, a few stocks of celery,…

Hey Everybody, Meatballs have always been a favorite in my house growing up. They were usually covered in sauce and sitting boldly on top of a pile of freshly plated pasta. I am here to tell you that meatballs are still on the table, even when following a low fat, low calorie diet. Today, we are bringing…