Why Before and After Weight Loss Photos Are Meaningless

Someone emailed me saying she’d trust my program more if I had before and after photos. As an actress who has been paid to appear in ads for products I’ve never used — I have some thoughts on that. Here’s what those pictures are actually proving.

Why Women Apologize for Eating (And Dance Like Nobody’s Watching)

On Friday I watched a group of women apologize for every bite of their lunch. On Saturday I watched those same types of women climb on top of pianos to dance to Baby Got Back. The contrast broke my heart — and explained everything about how women relate to their bodies.

Why There’s No Single “Right” Way to Lose Weight

I spent more time than I care to admit researching why Easter has a bunny instead of a chicken. But the hodgepodge of pagan traditions and Christian celebrations that became Easter actually taught me something about sustainable weight loss. Here’s what.

Why Every Day Is a Better Fresh Start Than New Year’s Day

Eight weeks into the new year — how are those resolutions going? Here’s why I don’t believe in New Year’s resolutions, and why waiting for an arbitrary moment on the calendar is actually robbing you of something much more powerful.

How to Tune Out Diet Culture Noise and Hear Your Body Instead

We are surrounded by noise — sports commentary, political chatter, celebrity gossip, and an endless stream of diet and wellness advice that ultimately says nothing at all. Here’s why all that noise is the biggest obstacle between you and your body.

Why You Can Work Out Every Day and Still Not Lose Weight

A fit friend at the gym looked at the regulars who never seemed to change and said “what are they eating?” I’ve been one of those people — hitting the gym religiously, eating salads, and having nothing to show for it. Here’s what’s actually going on.