by Alisa Bloom | Jan 23, 2025 | Food Strategies, General Health, Weight Loss
The weight loss market is flooded with supplements promising quick fixes and miraculous results. But do you really need them? The short answer is: it depends. While some supplements can offer modest benefits when used correctly alongside a healthy diet and regular...
by SjP | Jan 16, 2025 | Food Strategies, Personal Insights, Weight Loss
A few years ago, I went to the movies with a friend. We got a big ol’ bucket of popcorn to share, and before the movie started, it was sitting between us and we were happily sharing it. Then, when the movie began, she casually set the bucket on the floor… on the...
by Alisa Bloom | Oct 10, 2024 | Food Strategies, Mental Health, Weight Loss
Have you ever noticed how when you’re stressed, you tend to crave sugary or unhealthy foods? Or how a lack of sleep can leave you feeling sluggish and unmotivated? These connections aren’t coincidences; they’re part of a complex relationship between...
by Alisa Bloom | Sep 26, 2024 | Food Strategies, Mental Health, Weight Loss
Let’s Talk About Food Food is more than just fuel for our bodies; it’s a source of comfort, pleasure, and social connection. But for many of us, our relationship with food can be complex, often leading to emotional eating and unhealthy habits....
by SjP | Aug 3, 2024 | Personal Insights, Weight Loss
I am fat. There. I said it. The F word. I’m big. I’m large. I am, in fact, huge. Do any of those words feel more comfortable to you than “fat?” The fact is, I’m fat. And I’m embarrassed about it. When you see me, there’s no hiding it. I’m fat. I have excess fat....