So Many Diets, So Many Choices
Sharon LaCroix Sharon LaCroix

So Many Diets, So Many Choices

The most successful weight loss programs focus on the physiology of the pancreas, how the body responds to sugars, and the amount of high biological-value protein we consume.

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Fueling our Bodies for Weight Loss
Sharon LaCroix Sharon LaCroix

Fueling our Bodies for Weight Loss

Ever heard that line before "Eat less, exercise more"? Sadly, almost nothing could be worse for losing weight and sustaining your weight loss.

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Whittle Your Waist with Water!
Sharon LaCroix Sharon LaCroix

Whittle Your Waist with Water!

Staying hydrated prevents you from looking puffy and feeling bloated. When you are retaining water and bloated - you weigh more on the scale.

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How Does Sunlight Benefit Weight Loss?
Sharon LaCroix Sharon LaCroix

How Does Sunlight Benefit Weight Loss?

This is the time of year almost all of us appreciate the longer days of sunlight– and weather in Santa Monica’s "May-Gray" or Portland style Spring, we love the feel of springtime rays on our skin. Let's look at the many health benefits of sunshine - before we need to pay attention to warnings of over-exposure.

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Are You Burning Fat or Muscle on a Diet?
Sharon LaCroix Sharon LaCroix

Are You Burning Fat or Muscle on a Diet?

Do you weigh yourself? Daily? Once a week? Or just occasionally? We have been brought up (often obsessively) to chase that number on the scale to determine if we have gained weight or have lost weight. Well, guess what – your scale May Be Lying!

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