
That dreaded doctor’s scale!
Most of us, especially women, hate getting on that thing.
During my years of running a weight-loss clinic, I heard tons of stories from people who were upset about facing the scale at the doctor’s office. [Read more…]

That dreaded doctor’s scale!
Most of us, especially women, hate getting on that thing.
During my years of running a weight-loss clinic, I heard tons of stories from people who were upset about facing the scale at the doctor’s office. [Read more…]
It’s so easy to say YES!
Go ahead and supersize my drink. Make that a cheeseburger, please. Whipped cream? Of course. I’ve already blown it, so I might as well go for it. [Read more…]

Some days, we just want a little comfort and support. Even a small comment or a smile from someone would help. But nothing comes.
I have days like this a lot, and that’s when I start wanting to eat. Food, especially cookies and ice cream, always makes me feel comforted. [Read more…]

The holidays are over, and if you are like many people, so are your New Year’s Resolutions!
We start with such good intentions, and maybe they work for a while. But then we get tired or worried about our job or our finances, and little by little, they slip away. [Read more…]

Welcome to winter, at least here in the Midwest.
I live in Iowa where we have already had several snow days as well as two days when the temperature never got above 5 degrees. I know, I should be used to it. But it still doesn’t make me very happy. [Read more…]