Physical Activity/ Exercise

Tips to Manage Menopausal Weight Gain

Some of my most frustrated patients are women requesting help for weight gain and changing body shapes that develop during their menopause transition years. And though each woman’s personal story and weight journey differs, what they share is a feeling of powerlessness to take back control. If this sounds like you, know that though I

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New Tool to Help You Eat Better, Move More, De-Stress

With stress levels high and routines disrupted in the midst of the coronavirus outbreak, we are all feeling challenged to maintain healthy lifestyle habits. And yet because excess weight and obesity have been identified as risk factors for worse coronavirus outcomes, managing weight and boosting health are now more important than ever. Over the last

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Tips for Safe Social Fitnessing

As we welcome the good news that many gyms are re-opening, we’re also wondering, “Is it safe to go back?” And yet a robust physical activity and exercise program are critical for maintaining healthy lifestyle habits. Though exercise has so many physical and emotional health benefits that include lowering stress and improving your mood, going

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Tips to Boost Movement (and Mood!) despite Disrupted Schedules

My recent telehealth visits reveal that changed schedules during this stay at home pandemic have uprooted exercise programs for many. No more health club visits, workouts with a personal trainer, spin classes, morning walks with a friend or exercising at home while kids are at school. Working remotely can also lead to more sedentary behaviors.

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How to Start your Own Fun Club & Be Active with Friends

Getting your body in motion and being active is not always easy when you have a busy life. Staying motivated to be active and try new things can also be a challenge.  In contrast, if you participate in a fun activity with a group of friends, then being active can feel more like a social

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Not a Health Club Fan? No Problem – Do These 4 Things Instead!

Not a Health Club Fan? No Problem – Do These 4 Things Instead!   You may relate to some of these comments I get from patients: “I joined a health club once but didn’t use it enough to get my money’s worth.” “Doc, I just don’t have the time or money to join a health

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Tips to Manage Menopausal Weight Gain

Some of my most frustrated patients are women requesting help for weight gain and changing body shapes that develop during their menopause transition years. And though each woman’s personal story and weight journey differs, what they share is a feeling of powerlessness to take back control. If this sounds like you, know that though I

Read More

New Tool to Help You Eat Better, Move More, De-Stress

With stress levels high and routines disrupted in the midst of the coronavirus outbreak, we are all feeling challenged to maintain healthy lifestyle habits. And yet because excess weight and obesity have been identified as risk factors for worse coronavirus outcomes, managing weight and boosting health are now more important than ever. Over the last

Read More

Tips for Safe Social Fitnessing

As we welcome the good news that many gyms are re-opening, we’re also wondering, “Is it safe to go back?” And yet a robust physical activity and exercise program are critical for maintaining healthy lifestyle habits. Though exercise has so many physical and emotional health benefits that include lowering stress and improving your mood, going

Read More

Tips to Boost Movement (and Mood!) despite Disrupted Schedules

My recent telehealth visits reveal that changed schedules during this stay at home pandemic have uprooted exercise programs for many. No more health club visits, workouts with a personal trainer, spin classes, morning walks with a friend or exercising at home while kids are at school. Working remotely can also lead to more sedentary behaviors.

Read More

How to Start your Own Fun Club & Be Active with Friends

Getting your body in motion and being active is not always easy when you have a busy life. Staying motivated to be active and try new things can also be a challenge.  In contrast, if you participate in a fun activity with a group of friends, then being active can feel more like a social

Read More

Not a Health Club Fan? No Problem – Do These 4 Things Instead!

Not a Health Club Fan? No Problem – Do These 4 Things Instead!   You may relate to some of these comments I get from patients: “I joined a health club once but didn’t use it enough to get my money’s worth.” “Doc, I just don’t have the time or money to join a health

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