The other day, one of my patients shared a story that made us both laugh—and then pause. She had started eating healthier and going on evening walks, which was great. But one night her 7-year-old daughter stopped her mid-meal bite and asked, “Mommy, are you on a diet?” Cue the awkward silence. It wasn’t malicious—just…
Picture this: it’s Monday morning, you’ve got your gym bag packed, your meal-prep containers ready… and somehow, by Friday, you’re back in the drive-thru line wondering what happened. That’s kind of how hidden habits can sneak up on your health goals. You think you’re doing everything right — eating well, exercising, drinking your water —…
I was baking my very first loaf of bread. Following the recipe exactly, I kneaded the dough like it owed me money, and placed it carefully in the oven. I hovered nearby, waiting for magic. For the first fifteen minutes, nothing happened. Then — poof! — it doubled in size. Excited, I celebrated… and then…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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,…
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…
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…
