Weight Loss

Most health professionals agree that dieting does not result in long-term weight loss. Low calorie diets cause loss of muscle, slow metabolism, and trigger binge eating. In short, dieting sets you up for failure.

The most effective weight control program combines a healthy, nutritionally balanced eating plan with an enjoyable program of physical activity. When exercise and good nutrition are combined, weight loss becomes much easier and more permanent.

A personalized weight loss program will help you find a healthy ideal weight and support you in reaching your health and fitness goals. Your program will include:

• Nutrition Assessment/ Ideal Weight Goal
• Individualized Eating Plan / Exercise Program
• Ongoing Follow-up and Support

Sports Nutrition

The proper diet can maximize your training and performance and promote good recovery. However, many active people find it difficult to eat nutritiously with their "eat-and-run" lifestyles. This can result in decreased energy for workouts, inability to lose body fat or gain muscle, and increased injury potential.

An individualized eating and training program - geared towards your lifestyle, nutritional needs and performance goals - can be the key to maximizing your training program. Your program will include:

• Body Fat Testing / Ideal Weight Goal
• Assessment of Calorie / Nutrient Needs
• Individualized Eating Plan
• Review of your current Training Program
• Ongoing Follow-up and Support

Disordered Eating

Anorexia, bulimia and compulsive eating are complex issues requiring a multidisciplinary treatment team. As a specialist in the areas of nutrition, exercise and behavior change, I work with mental health professionals and physicians to support individuals in addressing these issues and achieving a healthier lifestyle.

Working through disordered eating issues is a challenging process, often involving months of focused counseling and treatment. Lifestyle counseling to target these issues includes the following components:

• Determination of Healthy Weight Goal
• Assessment of Calorie / Nutrient Needs
• Individualized Eating Plan
• Development of a balanced exercise program
• Ongoing monitoring of weight and activity goals
• Support and encouragement for achieving a healthier lifestyle

Risk Factor Management

The typical American lifestyle of frequent dining out, limited activity and a high-stress work environment can lead to health problems at an early age. Obesity, high blood pressure, and elevated cholesterol and blood sugar levels are becoming a common occurrence for many adults. These risk factors can lead to serious health problems like heart disease, Type II diabetes, heart attack and stroke.

If lifestyle changes are made early, these risk factors can be reduced without medical intervention. Learning to make healthier eating choices, developing a more active lifestyle and finding constructive ways to manage your stress are the keys to achieving a healthier lifestyle.

A risk factor management program will help you reduce the health problems that can lead to chronic disease. These programs are based on your individual needs, but all include:

• Analysis of risk factors and health issues
• Nutrition Assessment / Ideal Weight Goal
• Individualized Eating Plan
• Lifestyle Exercise Program
• Ongoing Follow-up and Support