My thoughts on GLP-1s

My thoughts on GLP-1s

I am writing to share how my beliefs about the use of GLP-1 agonist medications have evolved over the past couple of years. For quite some time, I was frustrated with the craze around these meds because the conversation around GLP-1s seemed to ignore the importance of...
Accountability Partner….Why you need one

Accountability Partner….Why you need one

Happy New Year!  I’m hoping you all had a great holiday and were able to spend some time with friends and family.  As typically happens, each New Year we set (or at least think about setting) new goals for ourselves.  Many of us take the next step and actually write...
Diet Drinks…Are they sabotaging your weight?

Diet Drinks…Are they sabotaging your weight?

I’m sure it doesn’t surprise you that often when people first start working with me they are addicted to many of the diet drinks out there. I’ve been there before. I remember drinking Diet 7-up and Diet Mountain Dew thinking that had to be a better option than eating...
The Importance of Planning

The Importance of Planning

I know it’s been quite some time since you’ve heard from me. It’s not because I’ve forgotten about you or don’t have a ton of information to share (I love helping you ways to meet your health and weight goals). However, over the past several months, Balance Health and...
Surviving the Holidays

Surviving the Holidays

I think it’s safe to say that it’s officially the holiday season. I decided this after walking into Starbucks the other day and seeing all things red and green. Regardless of what it might be for you, I’m guessing you might have the upcoming holidays on your mind....
What’s in the food you’re eating?

What’s in the food you’re eating?

It should come as no surprise that in order to be healthy, we need to eat CLEAN the majority of the time.  Notice, I didn’t say ALL the time.  Expecting perfection is unrealistic and can often lead to short term wins.  But what does “clean” and “majority” mean?  By...