The latest in weight loss science
Ready for some science, psychology and fun? Dr. Oldson breaks down the latest scientific research into practical skills and strategies.
Calling All Emotional Eaters!
If you’ve ever struggled with emotional eating, you’re not alone. It’s a very human thing to do. The good news? It’s possible to retrain your brain. With practice, you CAN end emotional eating.
Lose Weight & Get Healthy With Some Grocery Store Magic
If you have a family member with Alzheimer’s, heart disease, diabetes or cancer, learn how to lower your risk of these conditions in this informative video.
Nominate Me For Queen Of The Nutrition Label!
When I am promoted to be Queen Of The Nutrition Label, I know exactly what I will do.
Beginner Tango and Advanced Weight Loss
I started dancing Argentine tango over four years ago, following decades of curiosity. It’s become my favorite type of exercise…the type that doesn’t feel like exercise at all. Tango is one of the things I miss in 2020!
Run From Ultra-Processed Foods Like You’ve Just Seen A Horrifying Spider!
Have ultra-processed foods caused the obesity epidemic in the United States and around the globe? Let me refrain from hyperbole (too late!) by saying that research published in Cell Metabolism earlier this year suggests we should be cautious about eating too many of these ultra-processed foods.
Losing Weight By Changing Your Label
Get this! Jackie is an amazing client of mine who was traumatized with a negative label at age 7. During an annual check up, her pediatrician measured her height and weight, then turned to her mother and said, “I guess you don’t have a model on your hands…look at her weight.”
Chemical Exposure & Postpartum Weight Gain
Buckle up to read an interesting article from the medical journal Obesity, published in September 2020. It’s unbelievable how things we are exposed to every day can contribute to weight gain. Yikes!
Geeking Out On Telomeres, Longevity, and NOVA 4 Foods
Do you want to live longer and healthier! Me too! That’s why I am geeking out to share some new data about health and ultra processed foods (also called NOVA 4 foods). At the International Obesity Conference (Fall 2020), researchers from Spain shared some cool data that they initially published in June.
Is Weight Loss Medication Right For You?
If you’re considering weight loss medication, you’ll certainly want to take an FDA approved medication, and you’ll want to know the pros & cons of the different options available to you.
Lunch Interrupted!
Have you ever started to eat your lunch, only to be interrupted by an important call, your kid needing help, or an email that just can’t wait?
Is Living Healthy To 100 Within YOUR Reach?
Did you know that 30% of women and 15% of men who reach the age of 100 are completely free of any disease diagnosis?
How A Meltdown Can Help You Manage A Craving
Have you ever seen a little kid melting down in the grocery store? Begging for candy or some other treat…imploring Mom or Dad to give them what they want….NOW!!!!
Top Ten Ideas For Managing Your Weight While Avoiding COVID-19
Hopefully, you’re social distancing and staying safe and healthy in the face of the Coronavirus pandemic.
Planned Vs. Actual in the New Year
Is losing weight on your 2019 agenda? Here is a suggestion that’s simple, convenient, affordable, and proven to help.
The Easiest Weight Management Goal
If there was one thing you could do that was super easy and would increase your odds of losing weight & maintaining that weight loss, would you do it? Of course you would!
Pay Attention To The Three S’s In Order To Lose Weight?
Of course those three S’s are going to impact your weight! What are they?
SMART Goals For New Year’s Weight Loss
It’s that time of year again…are you setting a weight loss goal for 2018?
Let’s Talk About Binge Eating Disorder
Susan (not her real name) came to see me for help with her weight gain when her body mass index (BMI) reached 34. She was worried about stress eating and her relationship with food,
Medication For Weight Loss
You don’t want to settle for the “easy way out”, but haven’t seen adequate weight loss results with diet and exercise. Now what?
Does Perfectionism Prevent You From Exercising?
It’s hard to find time to exercise. For many of us, it can also be intimidating. But is it necessary to suit up in an adorable outfit from lululemon, sign up for a spin class,