Why Your Metabolism Feels Slower in Midlife (And Why Eating Less Usually Makes It Worse)
You’re doing the same things you’ve always done. Eating reasonably well. Getting your walks in. Trying to keep portions in…
Is Food Noise Sabotaging Your Weight Loss?
Does your brain feel like it never stops thinking about food? If so, you’re not alone! The constant chatter in…
The Unique Hack I Relied on to Lose Weight and Maintain It into My 60s
I like to say that books love us and want us to be happy so, in that spirit, I created…
Holiday Food Everywhere? Here’s Why It Feels Impossible to Resist
If you’re a woman over 50, you already know the holidays hit differently now. Not just emotionally. Physically. One minute…
Be Aware of the Sleep-Weight Connection During the Holidays
Sleep matters more than you think. Most women assume that if they are struggling with their weight after 60, it…
Own the Holidays and Keep Your Weight Stable in the Season of 10,000 Calories
There’s a joke on the internet that goes, “Every time I try to eat healthy, along comes Thanksgiving, Christmas, Summer,…
Is Your Body Missing Nutrients That Would Help It Lose Weight?
As a Registered Dietitian, I specialize in helping people lose weight and keep it off. And here’s one of the…
Food Freedom at Any Age: Breaking the Diet Cycle After Decades of Restriction
Food freedom is not about eating whatever you want whenever you want. It is about healing the relationship you have…
Is Your Medicine Cabinet Working Against Your Weight Loss?
Many women over 60 come to me feeling frustrated. They tell me they are eating in a way that supports…
8 Behaviors to Curb Overeating at Home and on Vacation (#8 Is My Favorite)
I’m an emotional eater. When I feel anxious or bored, I reach for something sweet. It’s a distraction that constantly…