Dr. Christine Ren-Fielding recently discussed the ways that health food can be mistaken for healthy food. Sometimes the packaging and labels make people think that health food will promote weight loss. This is often not true and health foods are often high calorie and marked up in price. Here, readers will understand some general dietary […]

“Health Foods” Are Not Always “Healthy” Many people who are trying to lose weight are drawn to the health food aisle in grocery stores. And it makes sense: the labels on many products labeled “health foods” are convincing, even inspiring. But many of those foods are not as healthy as they appear. In this article, […]

When you are working toward weight loss, it’s important to consider all your calorie sources. Food journals are beneficial for tracking everything from beverages to condiments. It’s just as important to track the details of food preparation. This blog post by Dr. Christine Ren-Fielding demonstrates how a healthy food that you prepare at home can […]

Dr. Christine Ren-Fielding on How to Beat the Heat Summer is a great time to re-energize your fitness routine. Many people enjoy the rising temperatures because it means getting out of the gym and into nature. But as mid-summer approaches, the heat can have detrimental effects on your workout. In this article, Dr. Christine Ren-Fielding […]

Coconut Oil is Just as Unhealthy as Butter and Beef Fat Weight loss is a difficult process.  For many dieting is the worst part of it.  It requires commitment, self-discipline and planning. Some people require additional help through professional counseling and nutritional guidance.  Because dieting is so challenging, it’s tempting to get caught up in […]

When you’re working toward weight loss, every calorie counts. Keeping a food journal is an excellent first step if your goal is to shed excess weight. But, tracking calories is only part of the equation. You can balance your daily calories through exercise and other physical activity. Considering that balance can be very helpful for […]

Taking Action with Dr. Christine Ren-Fielding Obesity affects more than one-third of adults today. It means having a body mass index (BMI) of over 30. It also means having a high amount of body fat for your height. There are many causes of obesity. Some of these are family history, lack of exercise or a […]

Fitness trackers are great for monitoring your daily activities and estimating how many calories you burn. Most fitness trackers have pedometer features to measure the number of steps you take and the distance you travel. This data can be useful for pushing yourself to become more active. There are also specialized fitness trackers for various […]

Here are some basic gym etiquette guidelines from Dr. Christine Ren-Fielding to help you fit right in at the gym. This is a great introduction to the gym before you make your first trip. Gym Etiquette For Every Trip We’ve broken down the advice here. Learn about expectations and general behavior for the gym and […]

Cross training rooms are spaces where people can go through circuits or do larger area floor exercises like those for agility. These rooms often have members running in to do intervals of aerobic exercise, sit ups or ladder jumps. Dr. Christine Ren-Fielding knows these can be intimidating. Here are some basic rules. Clear the way. […]