Let’s say your car is acting up. You could take it to someone who plugs it into a machine, reads the error codes, and replaces a part. Or you could work with a mechanic who takes the time to explain what went wrong, shows you how to prevent it in the future, and walks you…
Most of us have experienced that moment of hesitation before stepping on the bathroom scale. Will the number be higher or lower than last time? Will it confirm progress or make us question everything? The problem isn’t just the anxiety—the problem is that the scale isn’t telling the full story. Weight alone is a misleading…
In 2005, Apple’s CEO at the time, Steve Jobs, called up Nike’s CEO Bill Perez and said, “You make great shoes. But some of them are kind of ugly.” Instead of taking offense, Nike’s CEO laughed and responded, “You make great gadgets, but some of them aren’t very wearable.” That honest conversation led to the…
There I was, completely ignoring my half-full coffee. My brain was racing to keep up with a lecturer while I took furious notes about testosterone. I was sitting in a seminar (ok, technically watching on Zoom), more than a little glad the speaker wouldn’t be able to call on me for a question. It was…
A few months ago, I had a new client—we’ll call her Lisa—who came to me with a very specific request. She spoke in a hushed tone, as if we were discussing a state secrets. Nuclear codes, perhaps. Very Mission: Impossible. “I want to lose weight,” she said, “but I don’t want anyone to know.” I…
Interesting news last month. In 2020, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimate of the adult obesity rate had climbed to 41.9%. But now the CDC estimates that 40.3% of adults are obese, looking at survey data from 2021 through 2023. While this is a small sample, it is encouraging! The obesity rate…
I’m not one to knock another businesswoman’s hustle, but Kourtney Kardashian’s latest venture into weight loss supplements deserves a closer look. Lemme, Kardashian’s vitamin and supplement line, has recently ventured into a new arena, promoting a product called GLP-1 Daily. This capsule of plant extracts claims to support fat reduction, curb hunger, and enhance the…
There are many options when it comes to finding someone to turn to when starting your weight loss journey. We know that it’s essential to seek guidance from professionals who can provide the right support and expertise. Two key players in this field are: While both are integral to achieving health and wellness goals, their…
Would you believe me if I told you how you could make a tasty, cheesy, low-calorie pasta that has over 80 grams of protein? Well, you shouldn’t. That’s because some meals shared on Tik-Tok and Instagram are less about helping people and more about getting attention. While some influencers provide valuable and accurate advice, others…
It would be impossible to talk about weight loss in the second half of 20th-century America without talking about WeightWatchers, the support group-turned-empire. Recently, they’ve been in the news for changes in their program, which I wanted to reflect on this week. The way people think about health, wellness, eating, and exercise has changed drastically…
