Weight Watchers recently announced a new, free 6-week program for teens 13-years-old and up. In an article in the Washington Post, health professional and mother, Rebecca Scritchfield was “appalled”. “With celebrity names such as Oprah Winfrey, who is on the board of directors, and DJ Khaled, the latest spokesperson for Weight Watchers, the company is […]
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Category: Whole Life 180
Revealing the Best Way to Lose Weight, Look and Feel Better!
Have you made ever a New Year’s Resolution to lose weight? How about to eat healthier? Exercise more? How’d it work out for you? More than likely you started gung ho with a gym membership (or actually bought a piece of exercise equipment). Furthermore, you got the latest diet book and did pretty well for […]
Detox or Cleanse? There’s a Difference that You Need to Know
By Lorrie Karn, Certified Nutritionist and Lifestyle Educator With the holidays on our doorstep, buzzwords like ‘detox’ and ‘cleanse’ start to circle in conversations. It’s important to first understand the difference between the two… What is a cleanse? A cleanse is a purging of the colon which can rid the body of congested waste matter […]
Healthy Benefits of the Cool Weather! Hike Scenic Lookout Mountain
Phoenix residents have been patiently waiting for the cooler temperatures to arrive. It’s time to get outside and go hiking! That’s one of the benefits of living in Phoenix – we’ve got such a selection of hiking trails from easy to difficult all over the Valley. Hike Lookout Mountain Lookout Mountain is located just south […]
10 Weight Loss Tricks to Help You Detox and Lose Weight Fast
40 pounds lost in 4 months! I NEVER want to see the 150s again! (Related: The Start of my Weight Loss Journey) Weight loss is not easy. Think about it. It took some years of bad food, exercise and lifestyle choices to get you as unhealthy as you are today. It’s going to take some […]
When You Want A More Challenging Hike for a Great Cardio Workout
Once you’re tired of the easy trails in the Phoenix area, I recommend trying the Trail #60 hike. It’s a bit more challenging and you get a decent cardio workout. Hike the Phoenix North Mountains in less than an hour! When I was less fit (aka 40 lbs. fatter), this hike used to take me […]
Get Motivated! The Best, Easy Hiking Trails in Phoenix
It’s September in Phoenix and the cool weather is starting with mornings in the 70s! We’ve been suffering through the summer heat and finally the temperatures are perfect for hiking! The best place to start is with the easy hiking trails in Central Phoenix. Phoenix is a great place to lose weight because it offers […]
Losing Inches in a Few Weeks? What Happened When I tried Laser-Lipo
Is it possible? Losing inches in just a few weeks with a few treatments? Yes it is! I’ve been on Dr. French’s Whole Life 180 program for over 6 months and I’ve almost lost 40 pounds. I’m at the tough place. I’ve gone from a size 16 to a 12. I’m the skinniest I’ve been […]
What is a BIA and Why do You Need One for Weight Loss?
BIA – Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis or Bioimpedance Analysis is a sophisticated way to measure and assess your body’s composition. It measures, among other things, the amount of body fat in relation to lean body mass. Based on this analysis, your healthcare professional can choose the proper meal plan for you and monitor your progress every month […]
One More Week on the Ketogenic Diet! Can I Reach My Goal Weight?
So, when I was stuck at 151 pounds with 140 as my target weight, I asked Dr. French and the nutritionist if I should switch to the Ketogenic Diet. There’s so much information and tips on the Keto Diet, and the claims that you’d lose weight fast and it helps you switch from burning calories […]