Are You Still Dieting? Stop now! (Part 2)
In part one of this article we examined why, in spite of their overwhelming popularity, diets are failures. We established that adherence is the most important component of a food program...
Are You Still Dieting? Stop Now! (Part 1)
My clients and people in general ask me a lot of questions about health and fitness. But there is one question I just won’t answer; “What do you think about the...
After Pesach! What can be different this time?
Here we go again! Your clothes are tight, the scale is up and you might even be feeling just a bit lethargic. Most of you are already starting or considering a...
Another Pesach is upon us (Part 2)
(In part 1 of this article we mentioned different reasonable and attainable weight loss goals for Pesach and how to handle our health during the erev Pesach preparations. In part 2,...
Another Pesach is Upon Us (Part 1)
Pesach is upon us… by now you have it all down to a good routine–which rooms get cleaned first, who is in charge of what, and when to kasher the kitchen. ...
Speaking Up About Addiction, the Ultimate Slavery
Isaac’s road to sobriety hadn’t been particularly easy. I had originally seen Isaac and his wife, Etty, for couples therapy due to his drinking problem. He had been motivated to stay...
Surgery – Yes or No?
Joseph’s knee hurts, badly. He can’t really get around pain free, let alone do his daily morning power walk. He takes some non-prescription painkiller. For a few hours, there is some...
Stand Straight: It Pays
Posture! We’ve all heard people (our parents and teachers) telling us to sit up and not to slouch. How important is good posture? It’s very important. Poor posture isn’t just something...
So, You Got There. Now What?
You set your goal. You decided you needed to lose 12 kilo. And you set out to do it. You were given all the tools to get there; a good food...
Why are You Overeating?
As every life coach or wellness coach knows, the one question you don’t ask your client is “why?”. We are usually dealing with the how, when, what, and when. Although I...
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