The meat debate: Good for us or disease waiting to happen?
The meat debate is no longer a hot topic. The March issue of Time magazine revealed that more than a third of the world’s population is now vegetarian or vegan. This is in part d
Lean Eating coaching stories |
I’ve worked as a personal nutrition coach for 10 years. My job is helping people find their personal path to healthy and sustainable weight loss. I’ve helped hundreds
Leptin, ghrelin, and weight loss. Here’s what the research has to say. |
For the past few years, the research has been pretty clear on one thing: Leptin and ghrelin are big factors in appetite regulation. That’s why if you want to lose weight, you
Carbohydrate confessions: Stories (and data) from a low carb convert. |
I’ve been low carb for nearly three years, or as I prefer to call it, “keto”. It’s been a wild ride, full of ups and downs, highs and lows, and I’ve l
Does birth control impact your progress? |
Why do some women gain weight after starting the pill, and why are others not affected? Is it really just the pill that has an impact, or are there other factors? The hormonal cont
Lower your expectations |
When we think of setting low expectations, we think of things that are way out of our reach. But setting realistic expectations is equally important as setting high ones. When we s
Ryan Andrews, aka "Lunch Lady": Kids’ food choice, quality, and education.
Ryan Andrews, aka “Lunch Lady”, is a mom of two who is an experienced elementary school lunchroom manager, working in the school district of San Francisco. She is a pas
Kitchen 911: The food prep ritual |
Have you ever thought about why you prep food? Why do we spend so much time and energy on cooking? Is it because we enjoy eating? Or is it more because we love the way it smells? O
Katey loses 100lbs. Coaching
My name is Katey, and I started Weight Watchers in 2009. At the time, I was an atypical member of the weight loss community. I had a lot of weight to lose—well, actually, 100 pou
I want to be ‘That Girl’. How you can successfully turn body envy into action.
There are days when you look at the mirror and can’t help but feel like you aren’t doing enough. There are other days when you look in the mirror and can’t help but feel like