Getting regular exercise is an important factor in achieving and maintaining a healthy weight. But for many of us, the thought of exercising in a giant mirror-filled room full of chiseled strangers is frankly terrifying. Even the idea of jogging along a busy street or taking a yoga class can be intimidating, especially for those… Continue Reading »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Few of us would consider soda a health drink, but how much damage are we really doing when we down a burger and Coke? A recent study examined the effects of sugary beverages on fat metabolism when consumed with food—and the findings might convince you to switch to water once and for all. How problematic… Continue Reading »
Trying to shed a few pounds before summer? You’re just a click away from tips and tricks that promise to help you slim down in no time. But, dieter beware—most of them won’t work. One of the latest diet fads is fasting, which basically boils down to not eating during a certain period. Fasting diets… Continue Reading »
