It is well known that obesity, defined as a BMI >30, is a disease of hormonal imbalance that wreaks havoc on most, if not all, aspects of one’s body.  Many people are aware of the deleterious effects of obesity as it increases the incidence of heart disease, diabetes, sleep apnea, and even certain cancers. Another […]

Stress leads to weight gain. How many of us in NJ have heard this before? Did you ever wonder if there were any medical facts to support this statement? It turns out that there are.  Stressful situations can trigger an increase in the hormones adrenaline and cortisol. Over time, these hormone increases can lead to […]

Do you find yourself hopping on the scale every morning? Maybe you’re the person who only weighs themselves once a week or maybe you don’t weigh yourself at all and go by the fit of your clothes. I know of some people who, disagreeing with the results on the scale, decide to move the scale […]

    Navigating the holiday season can be difficult, however, with a little planning you can celebrate without stress. Here are a few tips to help you make it through the holidays and still achieve your weight loss goals.     Eat slowly: Savor every bite. The holidays are a time to semi-indulge, but do […]

  Hunger- It’s something we feel every day, but how much do we know about hunger, the different types and ways to tackle it? At our support group meeting NJBC dietitians discussed ways to identify physical hunger versus emotional hunger, what triggers hunger and strategies to tell the difference between the two.     Imagine […]