Few people love going to the doctor. But for overweight patients, the discomfort can go beyond donning a paper gown or getting a shot. Increasingly, larger men and women have been speaking out about their experiences with weight stigma by medical professionals, many of which have been bad enough to keep them from seeking necessary… Continue Reading »
Someone brought donuts to the office. Again. And you swore not to eat one. Again. Yet you’re wiping glaze crumbs off your desk. Again. Why is junk food so hard to resist—even when we’re not hungry—when it’s so easy to pass on the kale salad? Outside recently dug into the question “why do I crave… Continue Reading »
Some things in life are hard to come by. Fitness advice is not one of them. We’re constantly bombarded with advice about when to exercise, the “best” workout to lose weight, the “real” secret to staying motivated, etc., from blogs, magazines, morning news shows—even the know-it-all on the treadmill next to you. It’s hard to… Continue Reading »
In case you haven’t noticed, summer is officially here. This time of year is perfect for whipping out some of the freshest and healthiest recipes you’ve been pinning during your winter hiatus—and PureWow recently highlighted 30+ meals you’ll want to add to your list. Ready for clean, delicious eating? Here are some of our favorite… Continue Reading »
Have you ever thought to yourself, “why couldn’t I just gain that weight in my boobs?” If you’re like millions of American women, you’ve pondered why you tend to lose weight in certain areas while it won’t budge from other, less desirable places. Byrdie recently broke down the weight loss struggle for us—and we thought… Continue Reading »
Anyone who has struggled with their body image has at one point or another obsessed about the number on the scale. However, as we tell our weight loss patients, the focus of your journey should be about improving your health and feeling your best, not about a specific number of pounds. That’s why we wanted… Continue Reading »
Travel has a way of derailing even the most committed fitness buff’s routine: you’re stuck sitting in a car or plane for hours on end, you can’t get to your regular gym or workout space, and opting out of family time or skipping recreational fun to go run for an hour may not be an… Continue Reading »
Whether you’re hoping to shed 10 pounds or 100, meeting weight loss goals is rarely an easy feat—and for those who need to lose a substantial amount of weight, it can feel nearly impossible. That’s one reason why weight loss surgery is an increasingly popular option for patients hoping to lose weight, improve their… Continue Reading »
Most of us start the school year with the best of intentions. Lunch boxes are filled with hearty sandwiches and healthy snacks every morning—with time to spare before the school day begins. But as time goes on, kids are harder to wake, mornings are more rushed, and we may skip the packed lunch in favor… Continue Reading »
We believe everything is best in moderation…including moderation. But for anyone trying to shed pounds, figuring out which foods are truly healthy—and which ones are just imposters—can be difficult. For those who think skipping the snack aisle and heading directly to the health food section is a sure way to slim down while treating your… Continue Reading »
