One rainy night, everything I thought I could count on shattered. My car spun out, my body was thrown, and in an instant, I was broken open on the pavement. Here is why diets never worked for me after that: I survived, but I did not feel free. Survival did not feel like freedom. While my bones healed, I unraveled…
One of the best things about living in Los Angeles is that you don’t have to hop on a plane to taste the world. A few blocks in any direction, and you can be transported into new flavors. Healthy eating in Los Angeles means sushi in Little Tokyo, rich stews in Little Ethiopia, curries in Artesia’s Little India, or steaming…
It was New York Fashion Week, 2007. I sat front row at Karl Lagerfeld’s show, notepad on my lap, every inch the unassuming journalist. What I did not realize was that my vintage blond mink coat, a 1950s beauty with embroidery fit for royalty, had just made me public enemy number one with the fashion police. The temperature outside was…
Ever tried to lose weight and felt like you were treading water? Kicking, flailing, and getting nowhere? Yeah, we’ve all been there. It’s frustrating, discouraging, and enough to make you want to dive headfirst into a pizza. But here’s the deal: quick wins in weight loss aren’t just nice to have—they’re essential. They’re the secret sauce that keeps you motivated,…
Have you ever tried to lose weight, and it felt like dreading water? That’s why it is crucial to see quick results from the very start that motivate you to stay on the path. Here’s why speeding up the process from the get-go might just be the key to long-term success: When you see early results from your efforts, it…
The Struggle Is Real For many women over 45, losing weight can feel like an uphill battle. Hormonal changes, slower metabolism, and lifestyle adjustments often make traditional weight loss strategies less effective. It’s not just about the frustration of not fitting into your favorite jeans; it’s about the impact on your energy levels, health, and self-esteem. You’ve tried cutting calories,…
As a busy professional, your schedule is packed. Meetings, deadlines, and constant demands on your time mean that healthy eating often falls by the wayside. Instead, fast food becomes the quick, go-to option. It’s convenient, but the cost is high. Gradually, the scale tips, your energy dips, and before you know it, you’re carrying extra weight that you can’t seem…
Agatha stood in the confectionery aisle, staring down the menacing row of chocolate bars as though they had personally offended her. It was a showdown reminiscent of a Wild West duel; only the guns were replaced with cocoa beans. In a moment of dietary defiance, she swore to herself to never touch chocolate again. No more would she indulge in…
My unique approach to weight loss diverges from the traditional restrictive dieting framework. Inspired by William Cowper’s wisdom that “no man was ever scolded out of his sins,” I believe that no one can be scolded—or shamed—out of their weight. Instead of prescribing what to eat, my program empowers clients to choose their foods freely. This method is grounded in…