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How to Build a Realistic Morning Routine That Actually Works

Have you ever watched one of those “morning routine” videos online? Ashton Hall’s got attention recently, but he’s far from alone. Basically, someone wakes up at 4:30 AM, journals for an hour, meditates, runs 10 miles, makes a green smoothie, does skincare with 17 steps, and somehow still has time to watch the sunrise with […]

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When Medicine is More Art than Science

Last Friday, I walked through the kitchen at home while my husband Nick was preparing dinner; he was making some concoction I’ve never seen before. Nick wasn’t following a recipe and there wasn’t a measuring cup to be seen. A pinch of salt here, a dash of spice there—everything was done by instinct, experience, and […]

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What Hunger Cravings Are Really Trying to Tell You

Last week, my husband was convinced he needed In-n-Out– specifically two double-doubles and a 7-up. How he eats what he eats is still a medical mystery to me, but that wasn’t what got my attention. “I think my body knows I need a cheeseburger,” he said with complete sincerity. “I might have a deficiency.” I […]

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Intermittent Fasting Made Simple: Choose the Right Plan for Your Goals

Aside from clinical weight loss options (semaglutide, tirzepatide, etc.), I also talk with people every day about other dietary or lifestyle options. One choice that keeps coming up is intermittent fasting. Intermittent fasting (IF) has surged in popularity as a flexible approach to weight management and improved health. But what exactly is it? Simply put, […]

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Journal Your Weight Loss Journey

Writing online still doesn’t come natural to me, but I’ve kept a personal journal (or diary, I suppose) for years. Over the last couple weeks, I’ve come back to the idea of setting and following through with health goals, so it seemed natural this week to discuss one of my own personal practices: journaling! Importantly, […]

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A 12-Week Weight Loss Plan is Better Than 12 Days

While talking with family and friends about New Year’s Resolutions, one-month gym memberships, and crash diets, I found myself advocating more forcefully for longer-term plans I’ve supported for years now. Look, I get that the allure of losing weight in just a month can be tempting. However, sustainable and healthy weight loss takes time, and […]

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What Should Be My Goal Weight

How to Determine What Your Goal Weight Should Be: A Guide

Setting a goal weight is an essential part of any weight management journey. But how do you know what your ideal weight is? Is it based solely on a number, or should it be about how you feel and the lifestyle you want to lead? At The A-List Clinic, we understand that the process of […]

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What it Means to Have a Healthy Heart

Wow! This year flew by! I feel like I was just making New Years Resolutions for 2024 last week. Oh well. I suppose this time of the year is always a good time to check in and reflect on our health goals. Maybe it’s the holiday sweets and gifts or maybe it’s all the time […]

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This Isn’t Your Mother’s Weight Loss Plan

The photo above is only 47 years old– about the age of many of my friends and clients. While a wine and egg-centric diet is NOT something I recommend, I found it fun to consider how some weight loss methods have changed. From low-fat diets in the 1970s to the rise of keto and intermittent […]

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Mind and Body: The Weight on Your Shoulders

As we enter the colder, longer nights of winter, seasonal depression and other issues around mental health often come up in conversations. I never want to step on the toes of therapists and mental health professionals, but I did want to consider the overlap between that world and what we do at the A-List Clinic. […]

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