Ah the joyous holiday season. A season full of family and friend gatherings, holiday parties, shopping, and.... weight gain? Just like the notorious freshmen fifteen, holiday weight gain is a real phenomenon. In fact for most, the holiday season is a true test of willpower. Many individuals start off the season with a defeated mindset almost expecting the same weight gain scenario year after year. I hear often in my office, ”I'm just going to start up again in the New Year be

Let's face it. Weight loss is difficult. Many of our patients want instant success and I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but diet change, body positivity, and a good relationship with food just doesn't happen overnight (although I wish it did!). It's a slow and steady process if done correctly. You want weight loss to be different than the rest of the fad diet attempts. Why? Because adherence is the greatest predictor of weight loss success. A sustainable weight loss journ

Besides the fact that spaghetti squash takes a while to cook this is a relatively fast recipe that's sure to light your taste buds up! The best part is that it's SO filling. It's mostly veggies too which I of course love! No need to make anything on the side. Trust me on that one. If you don't have spaghetti squash handy you could also make this with zoodles. I just like the way the spaghetti squash goes with this Autumn-y meal. So here you have it my Chicken Sausage & Kale S

Ahhh the holidays are in the air. Office parties, class parties, family dinners, pies, cookies, cakes, OH MY. I hear it from my patients, friends, and family members. I get it. It can be a hard time for someone who is diligently trying to lose/maintain weight. However, I wanted to invite you into my perspective on eating and the holidays. As per usual this time of year there's a lot currently floating around online about having a "healthier holiday." I've seen everything from

So you've decided to change your lifestyle and you've decided it is time to just eat healthier damnit! What's on your breakfast, lunch, and dinner plate? If you're like the majority I have encountered it looks something like this: Breakfast: 1 hardboiled egg and black coffee (your mind: sugar? nope that shiz kills. milk/half and half? no way too many calories!) Lunch: A salad with a side of extra boring. (It probably looks like this: iceberg lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumber