It’s 9 p.m. The trick-or-treaters have stopped knocking; the kids are sorting their Halloween candy haul on the living room floor, and there’s half a bowl of fun-size bars left by the door. Somebody’s pirate hat is on the stairs. You have one. It’s good. You have another, because you’ve already had one. By the […]

Welcome back to the menopause series! I’m back with a new piece for you to digest on (see what I did there?). Before we really get into the menopause side, though, let’s discuss metabolism first. Menopause Cluster Part 6: Menopause and Metabolism What is “Metabolism”? Metabolism is a term we colloquially use quite often. “I […]

If you’ve ever waited to feel ready before starting, or blamed yourself for losing momentum after a strong first week, you’ll want to read this. Motivation is one of the most misunderstood concepts in health and fitness. And chasing it might be the very thing slowing you down. Why Motivation Is the Wrong Goal (And […]

Most people who come to us have lost weight before. Probably more than once. The problem has never really been losing it — it’s figuring out how to lose weight and keep it off. Research bears this out. Most people who lose weight through standard diet approaches regain it within two years, often more than […]

So far, we’ve gone over the different effects dietary choices have on menopause and fat loss. Now, it’s time to look at the other side of the equation: What activities can you do to make fat loss easier during menopause? Luckily, the answers aren’t too terribly complex. As always, it comes down to lifting stuff […]

You’re hitting your macros. You’re tracking. You’re in a deficit. But by 3pm you’re always hungry and fantasizing about anything within arm’s reach. You’re not broken. Your body is doing exactly what it’s designed to do. Why You’re Always Hungry on a Diet (And How to Actually Fix It) Why Hunger in a Deficit Is […]

You just got back from a week away on vacation. You step on the scale and it’s up 5 pounds. Your first thought is somewhere between “did I undo everything?” and “do I need to punish myself back into shape?” Take a breath. That number isn’t what you think it is. Post-Vacation Weight Gain: Why […]

Protein: What is it Good For? Unlike war, the answer is not “absolutely nothing.” Edwin Starr need not apply here. So what is it good for? A lot, actually.  Proteins act as building blocks, messengers, movers, assistants, and virtually anything else vital that you can think of in your body. For this article, we’re focusing […]