Your Daily Guide to Health & Wellness
Last month, my client Jessica texted me a photo of her scale with three crying-laughing emojis—she’d lost 8 pounds doing intermittent fasting 16:8, and honestly, I was more shocked than she was. After watching countless clients chase every trendy diet under the sun (yes, even that cabbage soup nonsense), I’ve learned that intermittent fasting 16 … Read more
Last week, a client told me she got winded walking up one flight of stairs to my office, then asked if I knew how to start working out when completely out of shape. I watched her face crumple as she admitted she’d been avoiding exercise for three years because every fitness influencer made it look … Read more
I watched a client literally crane her neck forward like a turtle just to read my text about her meal plan—the irony wasn’t lost on me. If you’re wondering how to fix rounded shoulders from phone use, you’re probably doing that exact same forward head jut right now while reading this on your device. The … Read more
I watched my client Jake practically peel himself off his office chair last week, groaning like Benny does when he has to get up from his favorite sunny spot on the couch. Here’s the thing nobody tells you about working from home: your body starts staging a rebellion after years of being folded into that … Read more
Last month, a new client stumbled into my office looking like she’d been hit by a truck, proudly announcing she’d “only” slept eight hours in the past three days because she was “optimizing her productivity.” What happens when you don’t sleep for 24, 48, or 72 hours isn’t some badge of honor—it’s your body systematically … Read more
Last Tuesday, I watched a client hyperventilate in my office because she’d convinced herself that her pre-meeting jitters meant she was “broken” and needed a $200 supplement stack to fix her anxiety. Here’s what I told her instead: those same 5 minute breathing exercises for anxiety that your great-grandmother probably knew instinctively are now backed … Read more
Last week, a client told me her “gut-healing” smoothie made her feel like she’d swallowed a bag of broken glass—turns out it was packed with artificial sweeteners and processed protein powder. After working with over 200 clients, I’ve seen how the worst foods for gut health often hide behind health halos and Instagram-worthy packaging. Your … Read more
Last week, a client sheepishly admitted she’d been buying “Mediterranean” frozen dinners thinking that counted as following the diet—and honestly, I don’t blame her for the confusion. If you’re tired of wandering grocery aisles wondering what the heck you’re supposed to buy, this mediterranean diet grocery list for beginners will save you from both the … Read more
Last week, a client texted me a photo of her bloated belly with the caption “I look six months pregnant and I only had a salad” – and honestly, I wasn’t surprised because that “healthy” salad was loaded with raw broccoli, chickpeas, and sugar-free dressing. Here’s the thing nobody tells you: some of the most … Read more
Last week, a client texted me a photo of her gallon water jug with hour-by-hour markings, asking if chugging 128 ounces daily would “flush out toxins faster.” I nearly choked on my coffee—because she weighs 110 pounds and was basically waterboarding herself in the name of wellness. If you’ve ever wondered “how much water should … Read more