April 1, 2025
Last Friday, I walked through the kitchen at home while my husband Nick was preparing dinner; he was making some concoction I’ve never seen before. Nick wasn’t following a recipe and there wasn’t a measuring cup to be seen. A pinch of salt here, a dash of spice there—everything was done by instinct, experience, and […]
Read MoreMarch 25, 2025
John had always been active. In his 30s, he could hit the gym a few times a week, eat reasonably well, and maintain his weight without too much effort. (Guys have it easier, I know.) But by the time he hit 45, things had changed. He was gaining weight, even though his habits hadn’t changed. […]
Read MoreMarch 18, 2025
When Jennifer turned 43, she started feeling… off. She wasn’t sick, exactly, but she was constantly exhausted, had trouble concentrating, and no matter what she did, she kept gaining weight. One day, she found herself standing in the kitchen, staring into the fridge for five full minutes, completely forgetting what she had opened it for. […]
Read MoreMarch 11, 2025
Last week, my husband was convinced he needed In-n-Out– specifically two double-doubles and a 7-up. How he eats what he eats is still a medical mystery to me, but that wasn’t what got my attention. “I think my body knows I need a cheeseburger,” he said with complete sincerity. “I might have a deficiency.” I […]
Read MoreMarch 4, 2025
You finally do it—you tackle the giant mountain of laundry that’s been haunting your bedroom floor for a week. Every sock, every shirt, every last towel is washed, dried, folded, and put away. Victory! But then, the next morning, you glance over—and somehow, there’s already more laundry. Wait… didn’t you just finish this? Regaining weight […]
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 MoreJanuary 21, 2025
Writing online still doesn’t come natural to me, but I’ve kept a personal journal (or diary, I suppose) for years. Over the last couple weeks, I’ve come back to the idea of setting and following through with health goals, so it seemed natural this week to discuss one of my own personal practices: journaling! Importantly, […]
Read MoreJanuary 14, 2025
It’s the second week in January, a natural time to check-in on those New Years Resolutions. It’s easy to lose motivation, especially when results take time. If you’ve found yourself stuck in a cycle of setting goals and then giving up, you’re not alone. The good news? You can break the pattern and finally commit […]
Read MoreJanuary 7, 2025
While talking with family and friends about New Year’s Resolutions, one-month gym memberships, and crash diets, I found myself advocating more forcefully for longer-term plans I’ve supported for years now. Look, I get that the allure of losing weight in just a month can be tempting. However, sustainable and healthy weight loss takes time, and […]
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