Nutrition for teen athletes

Teen student-athletes have different nutrition needs to fuel both their sports performance and their growth. Here are some vital points to help your sports star stay healthy and strong, while maintaining a healthy weight.

Protein Overnight Oats

After an early morning workout, wouldn’t it be nice to have a healthy protein breakfast ready for you in the…

Pool workouts

Pool workouts aren’t swimming laps or water aerobics, and it’s not just for injury rehabilitation and older adults. Anyone, even…

80/20 eating

The 80/20 rule is a guide for everyday eating….

Benefits of breakfast

Data from The National Weight Control Registry shows most people who lost 30 pounds or more, and have managed to…

Back on track after a slip-up

We are all going to have slip ups. It can be related to a food plan, getting to the gym,…

Ozempic headlines

There always seems to be a new article regarding weight loss medications. These news headlines are intentionally used to grab…

Building a better salad

A fresh salad should be healthy and nutritious, but could add calories where you least expect it. Here are a…

Grilling is good

With the weather getting hotter, it’s time to turn up the heat on the barbecue. Grilling foods not only gives…

Healthy kids all summer

Summertime is challenging for many parents who struggle to keep their kids active during the vacation. Here are a few…

Get the facts

Nutritional info on product labels are not always easy to decipher. Here are a few key points to understanding a…

Managing GLP-1 meds

Here are some tips from Dr. Abeles for anybody taking GLP-1 medications….

Numbers to know

Cutting calories out of your diet is hard. By making smaller dietary changes it’s easier to cut a lower amount…

Dear Me,

An uplifting reflection of her own weight loss journey by AWE co-founder Wendy Abeles…

The difference a doctor makes

If you’ve tried everything else, put your trust in an obesity medicine physician to help you lose those pounds….

The Buddy System

Weight loss buddies are two people who share a common goal and know they can count on each other to…

Heavy on the heart

Developing a weight loss plan with your provider can help you reach your weight loss goals and improve risk factors…

Obesity and the risk of cancer

You may be surprised to learn that having excess weight or being obese increases the risk of getting 13 different…

Weight Loss Medications

We can assist in determining if weight loss medications are right for you and what is the optimal dose to…

Constantly hungry?

Do you regularly feel the effects of hunger, even after eating or snacking? Here are some reasons why you may…

Body Composition Analysis

Weight, body mass index and inches do not provide a full picture when it comes to body composition. Body composition…

All the tools you’ll need

What’s in your weight loss toolbox?…

Metabolic Syndrome

Metabolic Syndrome is the name for a group of factors that raise your risk for diabetes, heart disease, stroke and…

Type 2 Diabetes Warning!

Are you at risk for type 2 diabetes? Consult your doctor if you fall in any of these risk categories….

Think before you drink

Alcohol suppresses fat oxidation or fat breakdown and weight-loss is all about fat breakdown….

Tips for food logging

Keep track of the food and calories you consume throughout the day to manage your weight-loss journey efficiently…

The weight of menopause

Weight gain is very common with perimenopause and menopause for multiple reasons….

Calorie-counting vs Protein-counting

Calorie counting is one way to start to losing weight. Labels are read and portions are measured. Food is entered…

Feeling stressed?

Four simple steps to pause the chaos and proceed with a clear mind…

Sugar overdose

Approximately half of the U.S. population from the age of 2 and older consume sugar drinks daily. That’s the equivalent…

Managing portions

A handy guide to managing the ideal portions of different foods…

Beginner walking program

This program is a great way to introduce exercise to your weekly weight loss routine….

Breakfast of champions

Breakfast is essential part of your day to reach your weight loss goals and meet your daily protein intake…

Letter to self

You took the first steps to start your journey of self-improvement. There will be highs and lows so it’s always…

Water is essential

Here are a few facts about water and how you can maintain its vital role in your diet…

Smart goals

Change can be tough. After all, change involves modifying past habits/routines we have been doing for a long time, possibly…

Exercise can be fun!

Exercise is an essential component of being successful. Lean muscle mass is very important in the process of calorie burning;…

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