4 Pillars of Weight Gain: The Root Causes

Frustrated with your weight loss progress (or lack thereof)? You’re certainly not alone. Today, I’m sharing the 4 root causes of weight gain that we all experience, plus some tips to help you overcome each of them.

Why Obesity Isn’t a Choice: The Causes

Society has come a long way when it comes to body positivity, but there’s still a huge amount of stigma around being overweight, and even more so around being obese. Many people believe that obesity is a choice - it’s not.

Why GLP-1s Work for Weight Loss

Weight loss is more than just diet and exercise - it’s not entirely a battle of calories in, versus calories out. Our bodies often don’t want us to lose weight beyond a certain point, and so will drive our hormones out of wack to keep us feeling hungry. So, what can we do to overcome these hormones? 

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Spring Herb Egg Salad
This robust, protein-packed eggy mélange tastes like optimism on a plate. The watercress base is a great source of antioxidants, which has been linked to lower blood pressure and other hearty healthy benefits. 
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Chicken Cauliflower Rice Bowl
Think of this as an easy hot dish for a cozy night in. Protein, fiber and healthy fats combine in the right amounts for maximum deliciousness. Cook the chicken yourself, or buy it pre-cooked to save time.
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Mini Chocolate Almond Butter Cups
Nut butter and chocolate taste like they were always meant to be together. Make sure to use the minisize muffin cups and put the almond butter in the freezer for 10 minutes first so it’s easier to handle.
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4 Best Smoothies for Weight Loss
A lot of people turn to juices and smoothies to assist them on their health and weight loss journey, but if use the wrong ingredients, you could find yourself struggling to lose weight. So, what do you need to look out for and what smoothie recipes work well? Continue reading here to find out!
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A Sneak Peek at Dr. Nancy’s Grocery List
My patients ask me all the time what I eat and make for myself, so today I’m going to share my weekly grocery list with you! Read on to get a sneak peek at my weekly grocery list and the kind of meals I make for myself.
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Protein Power Balls
This quick breakfast looks like a cookie and tastes like a treat, but functions as protein-fueled nourishment. Keep in the refrigerator and enjoy 1-2 as a healthy snack, or pre-workout fuel.
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Top 6 Fan Favorite Smoothie Recipes
We reached out to our community and asked them what their favorite way to make smoothies were, and we ended up receiving back a lot of great recipe ideas!  Here's 6 fresh ways to mix up your morning.  
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