Let's talk food and the weight-loss "wonder-drug" Wegovy. What is Wegovy? How does it work? Can foods trigger similar effects? Let's tackle all of this--and why people might want to consider lentils over injectables for weight loss. What is Wegovy? Wegovy, also known by its generic name, … [Read more...]
Healthy Weight Loss
Tips to help you reach your healthy weight with ease!
How to Lose 10 Pounds the Lazy Way
Dieting is the worst. The last time I went on a diet was over a decade ago. I spent weeks eating salads and Lean Cuisines and diet yogurt with bran cereal and hated every minute of it. Sure, my butt looked better, but I was spending all my willpower and patience on eating less. Since I'm not big on … [Read more...]
5 Tips That Helped Me Lose Over 110 Pounds
This week, I'm honored to share a guest post with you written by my first-ever nutrition "client" (guinea pig? ;-) ), Mama Veggie Quest. Since her last post, 85 Pounds and Counting, this all-around-amazing lady has lost 25 more pounds. That puts her total weight loss at over 110 pounds. Go Mom! … [Read more...]
12 Ways to Get Healthy Watching TV
I don’t know about you, but for me, nothing is quite as soothing as escaping into a funny TV show. If I’m not careful, though, that episode of Brooklyn 99 I planned to watch before bed can turn into an hours-long, Hulu-fueled binge! Unfortunately, all that sitting increases the risk of heart … [Read more...]
85 Pounds and Counting: A Plant-Based Weight Loss Journey
In the Plant-Based 101 series, we've looked at what a plant-based diet actually is, diseases it can help prevent, the truth about protein, its surprising sources, and how to get started on a plant-based diet. In this last and very special post in the series, you'll see the personal side of … [Read more...]
Hara Hachi Bu: How the 80% Rule Helps You Feel Your Best
Hi, friend! This week I've been working on the back end of Veggie Quest—freshening up my About page, setting up a new organization system (to go live soon), and taking care of a hundred other not-so-sexy blogging tasks that I've let slide over the past few months. However, I wanted to take a … [Read more...]
Eating Your Feelings: How Do You Cope When Sadness Strikes?
I haven't wanted to talk about it much on the blog—much at all, actually, because it's been so hard—but in November, Jeff and I said goodbye our sweet Boston terrier, Tippy. She had congestive heart failure which took a turn for the worse, and just when it looked like she would stabilize, out of … [Read more...]
How to Make Good Habits Stick (Part 1)
Last week I wrapped up Kris Carr's 21 Day Adventure Cleanse! I think I did pretty well (if I don't say so myself), and I got so much more out of it than just a spruced-up diet. In fact, I learned how to make big changes with little effort, and how to make those changes stick. But before I share … [Read more...]
How to Make Good Habits Stick (Part 2)
(Continued from Part 1) So you're ready to make a healthy change? Taking the plunge and "going public" can make your new habit—and sticking with it—a snap. 5 Ways taking a stand supports the healthy new you 1. Reduced brain strain. During the cleanse, I found that by eliminating the option of … [Read more...]
How to Not Gain 5 Pounds Over Thanksgiving (And Eat More Veggies, Too!)
Do you have the same love-hate relationship with Thanksgiving that I do? I mean, I love spending time with friends and family. I love enjoying a beautiful meal and feeling flush with gratefulness for my many blessings. And I love taking a break from the everyday grind. It's a wonderful reminder … [Read more...]
I'm Lee, an RD thriving on a healthy plant based diet.