The Truth About Fad Diets: Why They Don’t Work and What to Do Instead Let’s talk about the uncomfortable truth we all know too well: fad diets. They seem to pop up everywhere, promising everything from rapid weight loss to a complete lifestyle overhaul. But after a few weeks of restrictive eating, what’s the outcome? […]
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Overcoming Emotional Eating: Strategies for Managing Stress and Cravings Let me just say it—if you’ve ever reached for a snack when you’re not hungry, you’re not alone. Emotional eating is so common, and yet so many of us feel shame around it. As a nurse and health coach, I’ve seen it over and over again—smart,
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Inflammation and Diet: Foods to Embrace and Foods to Avoid Let’s talk about something that doesn’t get nearly enough attention—inflammation. I’m not talking about the kind that happens when you sprain your ankle or accidentally slice your finger while cutting veggies (been there). I’m talking about chronic inflammation—the kind that simmers under the surface, quietly
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The Power of Movement: Incorporating Exercise into Your Daily Routine Let me start by saying something you might not expect: I used to dread exercise. Like, truly dread it. If someone even whispered the word “burpee,” I’d break out into a cold sweat—and not the good kind. For years, I thought of movement as punishment
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Rewiring Your Brain for Weight Loss Success: The Power of Neuroplasticity Let me start by saying this: you are not broken. If you’ve struggled with weight loss, if you’ve “fallen off the wagon” more times than you can count, or if you’ve ever cried in your car after eating fast food you swore you wouldn’t—me
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The Importance of Boundaries: How Saying “No” Protects Your Health, Time & Energy I used to wear “yes” like a badge of honor. Yes to the committee.Yes to the bake sale.Yes to the last-minute coverage shift.Yes to the friend who needed “just five minutes” that somehow turned into an hour-long emotional download while my dinner
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Sustainable Weight Loss: A Nurse’s Guide to Healthy Habits and Long-Term Results Let’s get this out of the way first: I’ve done the yo-yo thing too. I’ve eaten the 1200 calories, sworn off bread, stepped on the scale with my eyes half-closed, and cried into my leggings when it didn’t budge. I’ve chased “quick fixes”
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The Power of Positive Self-Talk: Transforming Your Relationship with Your Body Let me be honest: I used to be brutal to myself. I’d stand in front of the mirror, zero in on every flaw, and let that inner voice run wild. You know the one—“Why can’t you just get it together?” “You’re so lazy.”
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