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What if I told you that being an "A+ student" with your health is actually keeping you stuck?
We've been conditioned to believe that more effort, better tracking, and perfect execution are the keys to success. But what I've learned from working with ...
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If you've ever felt powerless around food, it's not because you're lacking discipline. It's because your hunger hormones are in the driver's seat.
Behind the scenes, hunger hormones like ghrelin, leptin, cortisol, and insulin are constantly working t...
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You know the feeling: you start a new health habit with enthusiasm, but within days (or hours), that inner voice kicks in. "This five-minute walk doesn't even count." "Why bother with one vegetable when I should be meal prepping for the entire week?" ...
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Too often, health talks focus only on losing weight—not on metabolic health, quality of life, or real lived experience. That narrow view leaves many feeling stuck or ashamed, especially when they're doing everything "right" but see no change.
And for...
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If you live in a larger body, you know the daily assault of messages telling you that you're fundamentally flawed. Airplane seats become sources of shame, doctors dismiss your concerns with weight-loss lectures, and the constant judgment runs so deep ...
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Finding healthy recipes that actually fit your busy lifestyle can feel like a full-time job. Between juggling work, family, and everything else, the last thing you want is to spend hours scrolling through endless recipe sites — only to end up stuck in...
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While GLP-1 medications can lead to powerful health changes, they also come with lesser-known side effects, especially for your skin and hair. From sudden dryness and irritation to facial volume loss and unexpected hair shedding, these changes can fee...
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GLP-1 medications like Wegovy, Ozempic, and Zepbound are widely recognized for their ability to suppress appetite and support weight loss. But what happens when these medications start affecting more than just your relationship with food?
For many pe...
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“How am I supposed to take care of myself on top of everything else?”
If you’ve ever found yourself asking that question, you’re not alone.
Life doesn’t pause to give us space for a fresh start. The hard seasons—grief, caregiving, burnout, stress—do...
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Whether it’s due to affordability, pregnancy planning, or a personal decision, stepping away from your GLP-1 medication can bring up a lot of anxiety. For many, these medications have provided a level of control over hunger, weight, and blood sugar th...
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When surgery or injury forces you to take a break from your usual fitness routine, it's natural to worry about losing hard-earned progress. Those weeks of limited mobility can feel like watching months of effort slip away, especially when you've been ...
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When The Biggest Loser first aired in 2004, I was 16 years old. As a teenager who had always struggled with my weight, I watched the show religiously. I believed in its promise—that if you worked out for hours a day, drastically cut your calories, and...