Losing Inches But Not Weight? This Could Be Why.

Losing Inches But Not Weight? This Could Be Why.

You cut out the junk, you're not eating too late at night and you're staying active. You feel good and your clothes are fitting better, but something isn't adding up. You're losing inches but can't lose weight. What gives? Why You're Losing Inches But Not Weight When...
Hunger Hormones and Weight Loss: The Leptin-Ghrelin Tango

Hunger Hormones and Weight Loss: The Leptin-Ghrelin Tango

I've had some clients who have no problem losing weight. It just peels right off and they never see it again. On the flip side, I've had clients who have struggled with weight loss for years (sometimes decades) and the scale won't budge. Our bodies come equipped with...
The Belly Fat – Inflammation Connection

The Belly Fat – Inflammation Connection

We all have belly fat. Every single person reading this article right now has subcutaneous belly fat, or the pinchable kind. Even people with completely chiseled bodies who look like they just fell off a page from Muscle magazine have small amounts of subcutaneous...
What I eat in a day and how I stay active (including my workout)

What I eat in a day and how I stay active (including my workout)

To tell you what I eat in a day - specifically while following this shelter-in-place order here in Chicago, I’ll follow the same request I ask of all my clients. It usually sounds something like this.  “Before we start, I’d like to know how you’re eating right now....
How to Get Rid of Your Love Handles Once and For All

How to Get Rid of Your Love Handles Once and For All

You know what I use to make sure my body isn't drifting into unhealthy territory? A tape measure. And I don't use it that frequently...maybe a few times a year. I don't want to talk about thighs, butts, arms or backs today. Right now, I want to focus on love handles....