Nutritionists have the client’s best interest at heart. We may not all agree on every nutrition point, but we do want our clients to get results and feel great. I’d guess most [...]
A big mistake when it comes to quitting — or even limiting — sugar is believing that sugar cravings will always be with you. From that perspective, the best you can do is “manage” cravings. Or [...]
Have you ever felt as if your legs weren’t recovered enough for the day’s workout? Do you ever look for quick ways to bring your legs back to their full power – ice, massage, cross-training, [...]
Here’s some info about sugar and appetite you may not know. Endorphins Sugar triggers endorphins (beta-endorphin). Endorphins inhibit the part of the brain that causes satiety – the [...]
I’ve written a lot on binge eating. In fact, my doctoral dissertation researched how the foods we eat influence bingeing. Something I’ve often said is, “Binge eating is not a victimless [...]
We hear these lies all the time, but they still flabbergast me. Let’s look at them – and at the truths that will work. Cravings are emotional. Many “authorities” look at cravings in [...]
In Ecclesiastes it says, “There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens.” Well, food addictions may be an exception to this guiding rule. When I [...]
Food logs. Could anything be more boring? Still, I’ll argue that they can help you defeat sugar addiction – and develop an awareness of your eating behaviors. “I Thought I Ate [...]
I see it often: people who know they eat too much sugar but don’t want to quit. Here are 3 reasons people seem afraid to eliminate sugary foods from their diets. Fear #1: Not [...]
Many myths about food and nutrition exist, but the 3 below seem to come up over and over. Nutrition is just for weight loss. Sure, weight loss is the main reason people modify their food. Sure, [...]