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...

Are You Afraid Of Eating Fruit Because Of Its Sugar Content? During a client session, my client dismissed the health benefits of fruit because, as she put it, “it’s full of sugar”.  You won’t be surprised to hear this wasn’t...

Guide to Vacation Dining Vacations take us away from our regular daily routine. This is beneficial to our mental wellness because we experience new scenery and can rejuvenate ourselves, but it also can take us away from our healthy habits,...

5 Ways You Are Sabotaging Your Weight Loss Weight loss comes down to more than just eating your veggies. But if you really feel like you’re doing all the right things, and still not seeing results, it can be a frustrating...

Coconut Palm Sugar: Is It Healthier? Recently, several of my clients have asked me about coconut sugar. This sweetener has become very popular in the past few years. Coconut palm sugar is derived from the coconut palm tree and is...

Detox Diet Myths Busted A detox diet is touted as a way to remove toxins from the body. Specific detox diets vary — but typically a period of fasting is followed by a strict diet of raw vegetables, fruit and fruit juices,...

Bryn Mawr College Student Changes Her Life with the Help of Vertex Fitness, Katy Holladay’s Testimonial After two months of pondering and procrastination I finally took advantage of a free consultation, set foot in Vertex Fitness during October 2013, and found...