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Tom’s September Update
Scale: friend or foe? I’ve experienced both. I’ve been weighing myself lately. And I’m coming to terms with the idea that, through thick and thin (har har), it’s a healthy habit all…
Q&A with Dr. P: Recovering after Exercise
Collagen supplements, post-workout meals, cold plunging, and saunas It seems like every other wellness ad these days is about a recovery trick or product. But what does “recovery” really mean? And why…
Q&A with Dr. P: Exercise While Aging
Staying Safe, Retaining Muscle and Movement, Knee Replacements, and What to Do About Hip Pain It can be intimidating to think about working out in an aging body. Maybe you want to…
Tom’s July Update
I’ve been feeling anxious. It’s not clinical anxiety or anxiety attacks (and I really feel for people who struggle with those), but the nonspecific sort of fear and dread that come on,…
4 Easy Tips to Burn Fat Faster
By Nicole Grant, RDN The key to effective, sustainable weight loss is fat loss. So how do you lose fat? You burn it. The more you burn, the more you lose —…
Tom’s June Update
These first few weeks of fatherhood have been, in a word, stressful. Admittedly my situation is not unique. Every new parent has had that “oh sh*t” realization that there’s this brand new…
Q&A with Dr. P: Weight Management Tips & Tricks
Lunchtime Hunger, Chronic Stress, Electrolyte Needs, & Parental Challenges When Fasting Feeling ravenous by lunchtime? Worried about chronic stress? Wondering whether you need an electrolyte supplement? Struggling to maintain your fasting practice…
Zero NewsTom’s May Update
When I first started fasting, I’m not sure I would have even named it “fasting.” I cut out snacks after dinner and delayed or skipped breakfast, but I wasn’t especially regimented about…
The Complete Guide to Fat Burning
If you’re like most people, you’ve already tried to lose weight. You might have done juice cleanses, exercised for hours on a treadmill, or tried your best to heed the advice of…
Q&A with Dr. P: Weight-Loss Plateaus, Fasting Metabolism, and More
As a physician, an educator, and a parent, some of my favorite moments are when someone wants to learn more about their body — I love to answer questions! That’s why the…
