Does your child have behavior challenges, a chronic health condition and/or developmental challenges? You’re not alone. The number of kids with behavior challenges or affected by one of the “new childhood epidemics” (anxiety, ADHD/ADD, allergies, asthma, autism, depression, obesity)…
Losing weight is often seen as a temporary project, where people focus on strict diets or intense workout routines for short periods. However, for lasting weight loss, the key is building sustainable habits that fit into your everyday life.…
Weight loss plateaus can be frustrating. After weeks or months of steady progress, you suddenly find that the scale refuses to budge, despite all your efforts. This happens to many people during their weight loss journey. A plateau occurs…
Weight loss can be a challenging journey for many individuals, and while lifestyle changes like diet and exercise can yield significant results, some situations may require medical support. Understanding why and when medical intervention is necessary can help individuals…
Everyone needs a team. As a health coach, you can become an expert in multiple areas: nutrition, behavior change psychology, fitness and athletic performance, stress management and recovery, and more. However, no matter how many certifications you earn, you’ll…
I was 13 when I went on my first diet. I had been struggling with my weight for about six years, and my obsession with how I looked was starting to dominate my life. I only had two to…
Reviewed by Denise Asafu-Adjei, M.D., MPH A few years back, PN co-founder John Berardi, PhD, posted a shirtless photo of himself on his 47th birthday. He called it his “anti-regress pic” and thanked 30 years of squats, deadlifts, presses,…
Reviewed by Helen Kollias, PhD and Brian St. Pierre, MS, RD At some point in my mid-40s, the scale started climbing. A pound or two turned into five, then 10, then 20. It seemed as if I was doing…
“I just bought a new BPA-free tupperware set.” This comment, coming from my friend Anna, caught me off guard. Anna’s a highly competent law professional. She’s a critical thinker and she fights in the heavyweight division when it comes…
“I work with coaches and other people who know too much.” Kate Solovieva is a former professor of psychology, a PN master coach, and PN’s director of community engagement. And the above quote has become one of her taglines.…
