And just like that, the summer is over, and in only 12 weeks we will officially close out 2023. Come January, many of us will be ready to recommit to our healthy lifestyles – lists will be made, plans will be hatched, and resolutions promising never to go off track again will be… Continue reading Amy’s Corner: #WhyWait
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Amy’s Corner: Distractions
I went to the hairdresser recently, and while I was there waiting for my “natural” blonde highlights to re-emerge, I heard client after client come in, sit in the swivel chair and say some version of this: “I want a change.” Followed by: “Not too short. Don’t cut too much. I want to keep it… Continue reading Amy’s Corner: Distractions
Amy’s Inspiring Journey: Featured in Woman’s World
Taking steps toward a healthier life comes with its challenges, and Amy’s experience with the keto diet illustrates this well. In a recent Woman’s World feature, we learn about Amy’s impressive transformation and the vital role of mentorship and self-determination. Guided by Dr. Tro’s insights and a personalized plan, Amy conquered her hunger while… Continue reading Amy’s Inspiring Journey: Featured in Woman’s World
Fasting in 5 Steps
We’ve identified five essential steps for starting your fasting journey. If you’re interested in learning more or want continued support and accountability to help you implement and sustain fasting in your lifestyle, Health Coach Alice Smith will be leading our next Fasting (no lunch) Small Group course from August 3 – August 23 on our… Continue reading Fasting in 5 Steps
Training is personal
I had no idea what I wanted to do. Going into college, I knew that helping people was important to me, but I wasn’t sure how to put that into action. After trying out a few programs with little success, I stumbled into Kinesiology. It was a program housed within the College of Education,… Continue reading Training is personal
Dr. Tro Kalayjian Lectures on the Clinical Approach to Food Addiction
Dr. Tro Kalayjian was invited to be an expert speaker at the Nutrition Network’s latest online training in Addictive Eating here he will lecture on the Clinical Approach to Food Addiction. If you are a medical professional, Allied Healthcare worker, or Nutrition Network graduate, you can enroll in the flexible, self-paced online training and… Continue reading Dr. Tro Kalayjian Lectures on the Clinical Approach to Food Addiction
Misunderstood: Food Addiction
Food addiction has been a pretty controversial subject recently; many people deny it even exists because they just can’t fathom the fact that you can be addicted to food; others are offended because they believe the word addicted should only apply to things like drugs, alcohol, gambling, and tobacco because of the serious effects that… Continue reading Misunderstood: Food Addiction
Don’t Be There, By Design
The blog below is from Bob H., a member of our community. In this blog, Bob reflects on his past to highlight the importance of choice. He shares his opinion about the community we have fostered and our book club that is held at the end of each month in addition to our weekly meetings.… Continue reading Don’t Be There, By Design
7/6/2021 Group Meeting: Long Term Tips — “What’s Next”?
In this week’s group meeting, Dr. Tro and Health Coaches Amy Eiges and Brian Wiley discussed something a lot of us wonder about when we are near or approaching our health and weight loss goals: “What’s Next”? The team discussed their health journeys and how they have been able to make low carb a long-term… Continue reading 7/6/2021 Group Meeting: Long Term Tips — “What’s Next”?
6/29/2021 Group Meeting: New Case Study
In this week’s Group Meeting, Dr. Tro and Health Coaches Amy Eiges and Brian Wiley discussed Dr. Tro’s most recent published case study on lowering A1c with minimal weight loss using carbohydrate restriction. The team also discussed the ways patients with obesity are treated differently by doctors in the modern healthcare world. The conversation then… Continue reading 6/29/2021 Group Meeting: New Case Study
6/22/2021 Group Meeting: All-or-Nothing Thinking
In this week’s group meeting, Dr. Tro and Health Coaches Amy Eiges and Brian Wiley discussed all-or-nothing thinking in relation to diet and exercise and how this extreme view has negatively impacted their goals. Discussion: Dr. Tro started the discussion with a member who was struggling to lose weight after having surgery. Tro talked about… Continue reading 6/22/2021 Group Meeting: All-or-Nothing Thinking
6/15/2021 Group Meeting: Special Guest Jason Jodway
This week’s group meeting featured low-carb success story Jason Jodway. Dr. Tro and health coaches Amy Eiges and Brian Wiley talked to Jason about his inspiring story and how he overcame obesity using a low-carb approach to lose over 300 pounds. Discussion: Dr. Tro began the meeting by talking about a study that showed how… Continue reading 6/15/2021 Group Meeting: Special Guest Jason Jodway
6/7/21 Group Meeting: Low-carb Cooking for Long-Term Success
In this week’s group meeting, health coach Amy Eiges talked to members about strategies they use to keep their diet sustainable long-term. Discussion: Low carb veterans Bob Collins and Vic Basmadjian fielded questions from other members about their approach to low-carb cooking. Bob has lost over 80 pounds and reversed many health issues; Vic has lost… Continue reading 6/7/21 Group Meeting: Low-carb Cooking for Long-Term Success
6/1/2021 Group Meeting – Staying on Track
In this week’s group meeting, Dr. Tro and health coaches Amy Eiges and Brian Wiley discussed how to keep your diet momentum going. Many people are feeling anxious about maintaining their health goals with things starting to open up after COVID restrictions and more opportunities for socializing. The team discussed ways to navigate these situations… Continue reading 6/1/2021 Group Meeting – Staying on Track
5/25/2021 Group Meeting – Special Guest Amy Berger
In this week’s group meeting, we had the pleasure of talking to Amy Berger, MS, CNS, NTP. Amy is a nutrition specialist and author of The Alzheimer’s Antidote, The Stall Slayer, and co-author of End Your Carb Confusion. Her blog and YouTube videos are wealth of information. Dr. Tro and health coaches Amy Eiges and… Continue reading 5/25/2021 Group Meeting – Special Guest Amy Berger
5/18/2021 Group Meeting – Food Addiction Continued
In this week’s group meeting Health Coaches Amy Eiges and Brian Wiley continued the discussion of food addiction, sharing their everyday struggles with the many low-carb options now available. Many members also shared their challenges. Discussion: Amy opened up the meeting talking about the long term effects of the things that drive us to eat.… Continue reading 5/18/2021 Group Meeting – Food Addiction Continued
5/11/2021 Group Meeting – Food Addiction
In this week’s group meeting, Dr. Tro and health coaches Amy Eiges and Brian Wiley discussed the subject of food addiction, the ways to differentiate what true hunger is and the things that drive us to eat that have little to do with physical hunger. Dr. Tro interviewed Amy asking her the questions from the… Continue reading 5/11/2021 Group Meeting – Food Addiction
5/4/2021 Group Meeting – Special Guest Jerry Teixeira
In this week’s group meeting, we had the pleasure of doing a Q & A with fitness expert Jerry Teixeira. Jerry shared his personal story and explained his approach to bodyweight exercise. He was a video game and book nerd before joining the Marine Corps, and after getting out of the military Jerry continued exercising… Continue reading 5/4/2021 Group Meeting – Special Guest Jerry Teixeira
4/27/2021 Group Meeting – Is Low Carb Expensive?
In this week’s group meeting, Dr. Tro and health coaches Amy Eiges and Brian Wiley discussed the myth about how low carb is expensive and tips on how to eat low carb on a budget. This week’s discussion was sparked by a social media post on how keto and low carb are not affordable to… Continue reading 4/27/2021 Group Meeting – Is Low Carb Expensive?
4/20/2020 Group Meeting – Exercise
In this week’s group meeting, Dr. Tro and health coaches Amy Eiges and Brian Wiley continued exercise month by answering questions from the group. Discussion: There were many questions about getting started with exercise, if you’re out of shape or have a lot of weight to lose: when she began her 200-pound weight loss, Amy… Continue reading 4/20/2020 Group Meeting – Exercise