Sleep Less, Gain Weight

Sleep Less, Gain Weight

by | Dec 2, 2016 | Health & Wellness

“’Tis the season” – of junk food and running around – and it’s in full swing. I don’t know about you, but I’m already challenged in keeping my usual schedule of activities – work, exercise, family – from bursting at the seams with additional holiday...
Low Hormones – Belly Fat Combat, Part 3

Low Hormones – Belly Fat Combat, Part 3

by | Oct 22, 2015 | Health & Wellness

Both women and men reach their peak levels of most hormones in our 20’s. After that, most hormone levels decline, including estrogen and progesterone in women, and testosterone, DHEA and growth hormone in all of us. Today we’re going to talk about the hormones for...
How to Shed Belly Fat, Part 2: Get Enough Sleep

How to Shed Belly Fat, Part 2: Get Enough Sleep

by | Oct 16, 2015 | Health & Wellness

Last week we talked about how high cortisol causes belly fat to start attaching itself to your body at midlife. You know, that body of yours that used to respond to what “everybody knows” is the “right” way to manage your weight – exercise more and eat less. It’s just...