November 5, 2024
As we enter the colder, longer nights of winter, seasonal depression and other issues around mental health often come up in conversations. I never want to step on the toes of therapists and mental health professionals, but I did want to consider the overlap between that world and what we do at the A-List Clinic. […]
Read MoreNovember 3, 2024
Daily Calorie Needs and Healthy Eating: How Much Should You Really Be Eating? When it comes to achieving and maintaining good health, understanding your daily calorie needs is essential. Our bodies require a certain number of calories each day to function properly, but the exact amount varies from person to person. Factors like age, gender, […]
Read MoreOctober 29, 2024
Can you buy extra confidence? Can you buy a dream? I say absolutely. Losing excess weight is more than just about fitting into a smaller size or looking good on social media—it’s about enhancing your health, improving your quality of life, and preventing serious medical conditions down the line. The journey to a new weight, […]
Read MoreOctober 22, 2024
Last Thursday my dog was getting all the belly rubs, but only someone like my husband could add to the playful moment by wondering out loud about hypothetical doggy six-pack abs. Little doggy sit-ups, little doggy Russian twists, getting that little doggy beach body. From there, we started talking about workouts and realized I could […]
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 1, 2024
When we think of “being in shape,” many of us imagine a certain body type—perhaps lean, muscular, or toned. Something like a fitness trainer, probably. However, the reality is that being healthy and fit comes in all shapes, sizes, and forms. There’s no single way to look or be in shape, and this diversity is […]
Read MoreSeptember 24, 2024
My husband Nick has a personal theory that people get taller when they sleep more because their bodies aren’t fighting gravity, but that connection has not been proven, other than sleep generally contributing to good health– which is where I came in! In shortest terms, a lack of sleep can significantly contribute to weight gain, […]
Read MoreAugust 20, 2024
Photo by David Lusvardi on Unsplash In the last twenty years, Las Vegas has transformed into a food destination. Somehow a city in the desert has found a way to host incredible seafood options, steakhouses, fusion spots, and more. Even the tried-and-true casino buffets have gone from cheap, heat-lamp dried mashed potatoes to world-class quality. […]
Read MoreAugust 6, 2024
Photo by charlesdeluvio on Unsplash We’ve previously discussed Olympian diets and the average person, but this week I wanted to expand on the idea of why our own bodies often need fewer (or more!) calories from time to time. While the concept of “calories in, calories out” (CICO) is foundational, there are many nuances that […]
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 […]
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