Did you know that sleep—or a lack of it—can impact your weight as well as your overall health? Studies show that nearly one-third of American adults get less than six hours of sleep a night. This is significant—and a real problem with potentially serious consequences. A team of researchers from the University of Chicago found […]
Do you have any idea how many hours a day you spend sitting? I recently asked a friend that question and she was quick to respond: “Hours? Sitting? I don’t have time to sit around doing nothing!” I assured her I wasn’t accusing her of being lazy and explained that I was actually asking a […]
How are you doing with your resolution to lose weight? It’s never too late to start! You can be successful at losing weight and reclaiming your health whether you start on January 1, January 26… or any other day of the year! The secret, of course, is to make the commitment and then follow through. […]
When I tell people that a box of cookies led to the creation of The New Lean for Life, they often think I’m joking. But it’s true. In 2012, one of our Lean for Life patients returned from a vacation in Paris with a gift for me—a box of gourmet dark chocolate European tea biscuits. […]
It’s an exciting time of year! Not only are the holidays in full swing, but we’re just days away from the official release of The New Lean for Life! And as I look forward to the New Year and all it will bring, I’ve also been reflecting a bit on the past. Before there was The New Lean […]