[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]When was the last time you thought, “I’m really craving a walk” or “I feel like dancing”? Our bodies are made to move and if we allow them to, they will let us know when and what they’re needing for movement. That said, it’s certainly easy to become disconnected from our bodies in today’s world … Read more
[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Not feeling motivated to exercise? You’re not alone. Research shows that only 20% of people in the US exercise regularly. Many people experience what’s known as exercise resistance. Exercise resistance, not to be confused with “resistance exercise” is the tendency to avoid exercise. While some people live to move, others might find it comparable to filing their … Read more
[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Hey – it’s February, National Heart Health Month. AND, if you’re a New Englander, your heart was likely beating double time during last night’s super bowl game! There’s no better time to look at your risk and take some steps to improve your heart health. There are many ways to do this, but most important are nutrition and lifestyle. … Read more
[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]“Exercise is a celebration of what your body can do not punishment for what you ate” – author unknown Exercise is part of a healthy lifestyle. What type of exercise? This is completely up to you. The “right” type of exercise is whatever movement works best for you and your body. Not sure what that is? Read on … Read more
[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Eating healthy is a good thing but can it become an obsession? “Orthorexia” is an “unhealthy obsession with eating healthy.” This term was coined by Dr. Steven Bratman in 1990. This term is not yet recognized as a clinical diagnosis in the DSM-5 but there are many individuals who struggle with symptoms related to it. … Read more
[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Diets don’t work. You’ve heard it before and likely know on some level that it’s true. Still, you fall victim to the trap – eat this, get thin, live happily ever after. Has it worked yet? No. But maybe this time will be different. It won’t. But, you may need to circle around the diet cycle a few times before you … Read more
[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Have you ever asked yourself, “Why do we eat?” According to food psychologist, Dr. Brian Wansink, we make over 200 food decisions per day and we are only aware of 90% of those decisions (The Science of People). Although, one of the most important reasons we eat is because it is a basic necessity … Read more
[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]As a Dietitian in private practice, clients often come in thinking they are going to be put on a strict calorie-counting meal plan that will take away all of their favorite foods. While this could lead to temporary weight loss or weight gain (depending on the intention), it is nearly impossible to sustain and does … Read more