Trying to lose weight? Relying on your memory or your stomach to tell you when you are full may let you down. But relying on your eyes may just help you out.
When we ask our nutrition counselling clients what they typically eat in the course of a day and what they ate yesterday, they’re rarely able to remember the accurate details.
READ MORELynette, a vice-president of sales, left the house early each morning and returned home late most days from her demanding job. This often meant she had trouble taking the time to eat breakfast and pack a lunch. Midmorning, Lynette would guzzle coffee to keep her energy up. Lunch was often missed, or was choices from a vending machine or eaten at a restaurant with clients.
By the time she got home from work, Lynette was in a state I call “homicidal hunger.” This happens when you feel so hungry and out of control that anyone standing between you and the fridge is definitely in the way. Instead of a healthy dinner, Lynette would unconsciously eat whatever was convenient, such as crackers, cookies, dried fruit, nuts and chocolate chips. The evening was full of snacks and emotional stress eating.
As a highly intelligent and overachieving person in her work life, Lynette was frustrated that she felt like such a failure when it came to losing weight and controlling her food choices.
But with a little planning, Lynette was able to improve her weight and develop a more positive relationship with food.
READ MOREBy Andrea Holwegner, For The Calgary Herald March 10, 2011 Danielle was a 56-year-old engineer and mother of three who was trying to shed a few dozen unwanted pounds and reduce her blood pressure. She had tried various diets over the years, including high-protein, low-carb and most recently a vegan diet. She initially lost weight…
READ MOREBy Andrea Holwegner, For The Calgary Herald January 20, 2011 Vanessa, a married woman in her 40s and the loving mom of two beautiful young girls, originally came to see me to gain control of a bingeing problem. She had always been an all-or-none eater. A “good day” consisted of only healthy eating. No sugar,…
READ MOREAt this time of year, it’s natural to think about – and struggle to achieve – your wellness goals. This was definitely the case with a previous client of mine.
Cynthia was a baby boomer with two teenagers and a busy job in the oil and gas industry. Her goal was to lose the 25 pounds she had put on over the past two decades. Cynthia was discouraged that despite following many diets and trying to exercise, she could not seem to lose the weight for good.
Examining why people fail at something they want to achieve is often more beneficial than reviewing successes. Before setting your New Year’s resolution, consider these three reasons people fail, inspired by a 2008 article in Canadian Psychology written by Richard Koestner…
READ MOREOne of the things they didn’t tell me when I became a registered dietitian was that for the rest of my life there would be people observing my nutrition habits.
The festive holiday season is certainly no exception, but at times it can feel like I am being followed by food paparazzi who are waiting to jump all over me when I eat something unexpected…
Figuring out food and how to balance your nutrition is a challenge, considering there is conflicting information wherever you turn. Sometimes with so many options, I think we complicate things more than we need to do. I vote for simplifying eating by starting with the following four concepts…
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"Working with my dietitian has been life changing! She helped me break free from dieting, transform my beliefs about food, and embrace self-acceptance. I highly recommend Health Stand Nutrition—100 stars!"
– Anne Marie Shutt, Nutrition Counselling Client
"I’m a family physician and cannot recommend the Health Stand team enough. Their dietitians do more than give food advice, they help clients make deep, sustainable changes for lifetime health."
– Dr. Deb Putnam, Family Physician
"Thanks to Health Stand Nutrition, I’m more productive, energized, and committed to my long-term health. I’ve learned what to eat, why, and how to maintain it. Nutrition has never been this fun!"
– Leslie Fryers, Nutrition Counselling & Workplace Wellness Client
"I’ve struggled with eating problems and fad diets for years, but my dietitian was an angel—knowledgeable, patient, and encouraging. She has genuinely changed my life. 10 stars!
– Devon Crewe, Nutrition Counselling Client
"I’m a psychologist, and Health Stand is my only source for exceptional dietitians. Andrea and her team provide compassionate, practical support that I trust my clients with completely."
– Adele Fox, Psychologist
"My quality of life has improved since seeing a Health Stand dietitian. She gave me the tools and knowledge to manage my IBS, and now my tummy is no longer a problem. Highly recommend!"
– L.H, Nutrition Counselling Client
Testimonials displayed here have been condensed for length