Most plant-based coaches have a story. For Jennifer Ernst, MSCN, PN1, it started at age 10—when her grandfather had a heart attack. It shook the family up, and they decided to eat in a more healthful way. So they became plant-based—they just didn’t know to call it that. Most of their meals revolved around home-grown produce. “We...
As Lili finished her workout, it felt like everyone was staring at her. Because they were. It took her longer to complete the group session than everyone else, and the coach made a point of having the whole class stick around and encourage her. Afterward, the coach and classmates approached Lili to say: “It’s really great that you’re...
If you’ve ever (briefly!) thought about duct-taping your kid to a chair while you wedge a forkful of spinach into their mouth, you know the frustration and anxiety many parents experience around kids’ nutrition. “Are they eating enough?” “Are they getting the right nutrients?” “Why won’t they eat anything green??” “Am I failing as a parent???” “WHO’S IN CHARGE HERE...
Just over 20 years ago, Google was a garage startup, and no one had heard of “fat loss hacks.” But a lot can change in two decades. (We’ll spare you the screenshot of our search results.) One thing that hasn’t changed: Obesity is still on the rise.1 Prevalence of obesity and severe obesity in the United States from...
Most of us think we know what stress is and how it feels: A pounding heart when we’re awakened at 3 a.m. by the sound of breaking glass. The need to pee five times before we deliver a presentation. A temper bomb that explodes when our entire day goes sideways. But another, more subtle kind of stress can lurk...
When it comes to body change, there’s no topic more polarizing than “calories in vs. calories out.” Some argue it’s the be-all and end-all of weight loss. Others say it’s oversimplified and misguided. In this article, we explore every angle of the debate from “eat less, move more,” to hormonal issues, to diets that offer...
The magazines got it wrong. Sure, the promise of “six-pack abs” might be motivating at the airport newsstand. But as soon as your flight’s delayed, it’s an easy goal to forget. Because stress, frustration, and… a conveniently-located Smashburger. (Same as every day, really.) There is a fix, though. If you’re willing to ask—and answer—some hard...
Is wine bad for you? Sure, some research cautions about an increased risk of cancer. It’s also clearly not something you want to drink before using a chainsaw or driving a minivan. And some people abuse it. Then again, wine comes from grapes, which contain health-promoting phytochemicals. And some research points to a potential heart benefit, albeit a...
Intuitive eating is a mindful approach to nutrition that shifts focus away from calories, willpower, and dieting to support a healthier relationship with food. The post Your Guide To Intuitive Eating: The 10 Principles You Need To Know About appeared first on Women's Health.Powered by WPeMatico...
We first envisioned an article about trauma a few years ago. Over and over, we’d seen clients who checked out when they ate. Or shut down during workouts. Or who raged when we made a relatively innocuous nutritional suggestion. (Like, “Consider eating slowly today.”) Or who panicked. Disappeared. Became distressed. Got paralyzed. Or seemed unable to cope with overwhelming...