February 25, 2025
In 2005, Apple’s CEO at the time, Steve Jobs, called up Nike’s CEO Bill Perez and said, “You make great shoes. But some of them are kind of ugly.” Instead of taking offense, Nike’s CEO laughed and responded, “You make great gadgets, but some of them aren’t very wearable.” That honest conversation led to the […]
Read MoreFebruary 18, 2025
There I was, completely ignoring my half-full coffee. My brain was racing to keep up with a lecturer while I took furious notes about testosterone. I was sitting in a seminar (ok, technically watching on Zoom), more than a little glad the speaker wouldn’t be able to call on me for a question. It was […]
Read MoreFebruary 11, 2025
A few months ago, I had a new client—we’ll call her Lisa—who came to me with a very specific request. She spoke in a hushed tone, as if we were discussing a state secrets. Nuclear codes, perhaps. Very Mission: Impossible. “I want to lose weight,” she said, “but I don’t want anyone to know.” I […]
Read MoreOctober 15, 2024
Interesting news last month. In 2020, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimate of the adult obesity rate had climbed to 41.9%. But now the CDC estimates that 40.3% of adults are obese, looking at survey data from 2021 through 2023. While this is a small sample, it is encouraging! The obesity rate […]
Read MoreOctober 8, 2024
I’m not one to knock another businesswoman’s hustle, but Kourtney Kardashian’s latest venture into weight loss supplements deserves a closer look. Lemme, Kardashian’s vitamin and supplement line, has recently ventured into a new arena, promoting a product called GLP-1 Daily. This capsule of plant extracts claims to support fat reduction, curb hunger, and enhance the […]
Read MoreAugust 27, 2024
There are many options when it comes to finding someone to turn to when starting your weight loss journey. We know that it’s essential to seek guidance from professionals who can provide the right support and expertise. Two key players in this field are: While both are integral to achieving health and wellness goals, their […]
Read MoreJuly 23, 2024
Would you believe me if I told you how you could make a tasty, cheesy, low-calorie pasta that has over 80 grams of protein? Well, you shouldn’t. That’s because some meals shared on Tik-Tok and Instagram are less about helping people and more about getting attention. While some influencers provide valuable and accurate advice, others […]
Read MoreMarch 26, 2024
It would be impossible to talk about weight loss in the second half of 20th-century America without talking about WeightWatchers, the support group-turned-empire. Recently, they’ve been in the news for changes in their program, which I wanted to reflect on this week. The way people think about health, wellness, eating, and exercise has changed drastically […]
Read MoreFebruary 13, 2024
Photo by Andrew George on Unsplash When looking for expertise, consider Albert Einstein; and not just for physics, either. He is credited with saying, “You don’t really understand something unless you can explain it to your grandmother.” Essentially, if you find yourself confused by experts, maybe those aren’t the ones you should be listening to. […]
Read MoreJanuary 23, 2024
Woo-wee! This last week, we celebrated the Grand Opening at our new location: 12333 1/2 W Washington Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90066. The A-List Clinic has been open almost a year to the day, so there’s something extra sweet about being able to celebrate a new, larger location on the business’s anniversary. We’re growing, in […]
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