While the subjects of people's New Year's resolutions can run the gamut, far and away, the most common are related to health.  Unfortunately, many people are doomed before they start because they have an instant gratification mindset.  Sure, they want to feel better, have more energy, get in shape or lose weight.  But if it all doesn’t happen by January 15^th, they’re done!

The holidays are upon us and that means many people will grow to hate their bathroom scale even more than usual. Lo and behold, the holiday eating pounds can begin creeping on again this year!  But it doesn’t have to be that way!  Holiday weight gain does not have to be a given.  You CAN sail through the holidays, enjoy yourself and maintain your weight—it’s easier than you think.

 

Here’s a very common and frustrating experience that is familiar to many people:
Let’s say you decide you want to lose 20 pounds. So you start eating better and exercising and lo and behold, the pounds start coming off!  Then BAM!  The weight stops coming off and you’ve hit a diet brick wall.

I talk to droves of people about diet, weight loss and health, and it’s abundantly clear to me that the average person doesn’t have a clue about what they should be eating. Instead they are the victims of terrible diet advice by professionals and lies by food companies!  It’s hard to believe some of this garbage is still being regurgitated (even by doctors and nutritionists!) but since it is still out there, I will set the record straight on these six pieces of worthless advice:

I met with a client yesterday afternoon (I’ll call her Maddie) who reported being under significant stress.   She’s putting on weight, having trouble sleeping, she’s gassy all the time and craves carbs like crazy. Her periods are extremely heavy and painful, and she suffers from migraines. She also catches every cold and bug around.  From a holistic perspective, here is what I suspect is going on:

But one of the most significant factors behind our skyrocketing rates of disease is SUGAR.
When it comes to the impact it has on your health, sugar is anything but sweet.