Nutritional Therapy & Care of Marine Park

06/02/2023

Always a tough subject since I work in the health field and promote general and overall health and well-being (and most of that circles around nutrition and weight loss) but nevertheless, this shouldn’t be overlooked as well. Specifically, this is defined as “a set of beliefs that values thinness, appearance, and shape above health and wellbeing.” It does so with a restrictive approach to eating—restricting calories, nutrients, or certain food groups and labeling foods as “good” and “bad.” Certainly can’t disagree with some of this as I always want patients to feel amazing in their own skin regardless of their weight. But most of the time, patients come in to see me because they do not feel well-their weight hurts their body and restricts their breathing. Their stomach is bloated and their bowels are irregular and painful. Their blood pressure is high and they have type II diabetes. Their sonograms demonstrate plaque in their arterial walls and a fatty liver infiltration. So when it comes down to it, my impulse is to help and prevent-but certainly if you do not feel or have any of these illnesses or diagnoses, please let no one pressure you into being a bigger or smaller version of yourself because you are beautiful! (Healthy is a whole other subject 😬🤔).

05/04/2023

When it comes to the topic of weight, please tread carefully as this is a very sensitive subject to all. For people struggling to lose weight, reminding them that they’re heavy or that they “shouldn’t eat that,” only makes them that much more aware that other people notice their imperfections too, thus leading to more eating to comfort themselves. When someone has lost a lot of weight, asking them if they’re sick or telling them they’re now “too thin,” can be a problem too, especially when potentially dealing with someone who may have a compulsion with food-all you’re doing is reinforcing the person to remain thin and/or become thinner. At the same time, if someone is naturally quite thin and trying to gain weight, saying things like, “you’re too thin,” or “eat something! Here’s a cookie,” isn’t helpful-the person knows they are thin and are struggling to gain. So unless you’re a medical professional trained to help someone with these issues, the best advice you can give someone with weight struggles are GENTLE ones. Comments like, “you’re beautiful,” or “I know you’re trying-keep it up!” or “you got this!” Ultimately, less is best and when you’re really not sure what to say, maybe best to say nothing at all. Let’s support our family and friends in this journey 💗

04/11/2023

Because I’ve always been a fan of trying to use a natural process for weight loss, one can understand my concerns about using weight loss prescriptions, especially ones that are designated to treat something else entirely, to solely target weight loss. And like with all fad diets, how does one sustain this without overuse? Or maintain this without the help of a “crutch?” Please always ask your physician and/or licensed professional before beginning any drugs that could alter your body’s metabolism or even have adverse reactions to other medications. And please always research websites with legitimate credentials before making any kind of decision regarding your health and weight. Have a happy Tuesday!

03/19/2023

When it comes to losing weight and dieting, so many of us (if not all of us) tend to overthink the choices we make with food. We’re talking right down to the very calorie and step we take on the daily. Of course, there’s absolutely nothing wrong with this but sometimes I find that I can get obsessive/borderline compulsive with my daily routines and my head starts to spin with the choices I’ve made, making, and will make. While it’s important to know what and how much should go in your tummies, it’s also very important to recognize the steps you’re taking to make your life healthier and happier. Please be proud of your progress and don’t overthink it-you’re doing great! (And clearly, much better than the person not trying at all 💪🏻)

03/03/2023

Easy ways to cut back on calories! While it may not be an aggressive way to lose the pounds, over time, these changes can make a difference in your health AND the scale!
1) Try drinking water or seltzer instead of sodas (including diet) or juices 2) Watch the crazy salad toppings like cheese, dried fruit, bacon or croutons 3) Cook more at home-studies show that people who ate at home consumed about 150 fewer calories and ate healthier items 4) Drink your coffee or tea plain and 5) Cut back on cooking oil-try using a few tablespoons of chicken or vegetable broth or just a light drizzle of olive, avocado, or coconut oil.

02/19/2023

Thought this was a great article from TIME magazine about the benefits (and possibly some drawbacks) of intermittent fasting. “By eating normally for several days a week and eating much less on the others, a person may be able to shift her body’s cellular and metabolic processes in ways that promote optimal health.” I think it’s important to remember that these types of eating patterns shouldn’t be done everyday so the liver’s energy stores have a chance to deplete and can then start using the fat that would initially be stored there as new energy! (Aka, weight loss). Particularly for the people who aren’t a fan fave of calorie counting, this type of eating can be a much easier approach. Of course, there’s always pros and cons when it comes to any diet plan so always be sure to speak with your dietitian/nutritionist and/or healthcare provider if you have any questions! Have a wonderful Sunday friends!

02/03/2023

How important is exercise? Super important! On top of aiding in a weight loss, exercise also releases endorphins, the feel-good neurotransmitters in your brain! And while some think exercise has to mean rigorous activity for a specified period of time, it doesn’t have to! Did you know that walking is still considered one of the BEST cardiovascular activities for your heart, health, and body? Walking. That’s it. And it’s free! Want to push yourself further? Try walking challenges to inspire yourself!

https://www.raceatyourpace.com/walking/

01/20/2023

Good news for wine/beer lovers! Studies show that people who consumed moderate amounts of wine OR beer (hooray for me!…I love both) had lower than expected rates of heart disease and early death! Particularly for our craft beer lovers which is often unpasteurized, unfiltered, and containing plant compounds provided “healthful constituents” to the human body. Prost friends!

Some of the research is encouraging, but not conclusive

01/13/2023

If/when you get a chance, please don’t pass this post up-it really speaks volumes about the silent struggles people go through and why judging others should be a thing of the past. When it comes to weight loss, many don’t know of the hardships, the sacrifice, the discipline and determination unless they’ve gone through it themselves and even then, every person’s weight loss journey is different from the next so one can’t ever truly understand. Please be patient with those who are trying…it most certainly isn’t easy.

01/06/2023

What a great article! I had a patient send this to me (thank you L.S.!) and I thought it was very helpful. I think a lot of people struggle with particular times of the day (for me, it’s nighttime for sure!) and it’s hard to find something else to distract our minds away from the inevitable: how to stop from overeating. While some of the things on this list couldn’t be applied to my lifestyle, there were still plenty of other items that were super helpful! I hope it helps you too 💗 What’s your toughest time of day with food?

“Eat when you’re hungry, stop when you’re full.” If only it was that easy. Sometimes we eat when we’re hungry, other times we eat for other reasons. Maybe it’s b…

12/31/2022

Just wanted to take a few moments to show my appreciation and gratitude to the people I work with and the people I work for: all of you! The last 18 months have been a little hard on my family and I but having patients like you made my days happier, brighter, and inspiring. As I enter into my 12th year of dietary counseling, I’m looking forward to new and exciting ways to return the favor. Many people take this time to focus on their resolutions (especially with food and exercise) and I say go for it. There’s nothing stopping you! And if at the end of next year, there’s only been one change out of many, that’s still one more than you would have had from this year. What are your goals for the new year? #2023

07/26/2022

People always ask me why I choose to promote the specific products I have in the office and the answer is simple: it’s still one of the most effective weight-loss supplements on the market. While I’m always on the lookout for all natural, protein-based (either complete or incomplete), weight-loss inducing items, nothing is perfect (yet lol). But these guys come close: high quality proteins, low sugar, high fiber, and super tasty-excellent for most diets, particularly diabetics and moderate to severe obese individuals. As always, please proceed with caution: some high protein diets aren’t advised as they might interfere with underlying medical conditions and/or kidney disease. Please always ask your medical professionals if you’re uncertain.
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