Can’t you just write me a meal plan? “Can’t you just write me a meal plan?” asked my client today.  I responded with, “Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Teach him how to fish and...

“Fall” into weight loss The end of beach weather should not mean an end to any weight loss and physical fitness efforts. Fall is actually the perfect time to re-evaluate annual weight loss goals before the hectic winter holidays. By...

We’ve all heard that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. But what if eating breakfast makes you HUNGRIER than if you ate nothing? You try to do the right thing and pour yourself a bowl of healthy...

Lose Weight Without Losing Your Social Life I have a work lunch this week, a friend’s birthday party this weekend…there’s always something. How do I keep my social life from wrecking my healthy-eating goals? It’s not easy to have a...

Reduce The Pressure Do you suffer from hypertension? If so, you might consider adding strength training in to your life. According to Sue Beckham PhD, approximately 57% of the adult population suffers from hypertension; that being a resting blood pressure...

Diet Myths Debunked Eating wheat free, skipping meat and avoiding dairy are not necessarily good for you. Below are 5 “diets” that I have investigated. Is your so called smart diet actually a problem? Before you take another bite, see...

In the Spotlight: Busy Mother, Alison Clark Alison Clark was tickled pink. “Look,” she said, “you can see my tricep muscle! This is the best training I’ve ever had!” Alison came to Vertex as a busy mother of two boys and...

Spot Reduction Definition: noun 1. the usually futile effort to exercise one part of the body, as the thighs, in hopes of reducing the amount of fat stored in that area. (Dictionary.com) “If I want to lose my belly fat,...

Fad Diets – False Promises and Magic Bullets Many people turn to fad diets either in desperation or looking for a quick-fix to their weight loss problems. In this article I’ll show you why the only “diet” you need is...

Diet Shakes: Sipping to Slimness Diet shakes are called meal replacements by dietitians because, in theory, drinking one shake is intended to replace one whole meal. Other types of meal replacements are nutritional bars and pre-packaged entrees. But do meal...