ILANA KATZ MS,RD, CSSD Is your scale the boss of you? Really, are you allowing this unforgiving, inanimate demon to constantly determine your moods? I ask this of many clients almost daily, and believe it or not, I get a defensive nod, and a “yes, of course!” Why people? Jokes aside, I do understand why, since I too have known to be a slave to a scale. Oh yes, and shamefully, I too allow that scaly, dumb thing determine my self worth. But I am done… I am ready […]
When Weight Loss is not The Answer
You rarely hear someone say “I want to lose body fat”. More often, what you hear is “I want to lose weight”. Do they mean “body fat” or body weight “? Many dieters probably don’t understand the difference and only measure success or failure with the scale. These dieters end up disappointed and frustrated in the long run. I’m going to help you avoid that frustration. Losing “weight” versus Losing “fat” Suppose you weigh 150 pounds at the start of your weight loss program. Your weight loss goal is to […]
