An estimated 80 percent of New Year’s resolutions fail by February, but you should not let that stop you from making them. If weight loss is your goal in 2024, there are a few ways to set yourself up for success. Dr. Nicole Franklin , the Assistant Medical Director of the McLaren Bariatric and Metabolic Institute , recommends you first let go of all-or-nothing thinking. “Some people believe any departure from their resolution is a failure. This rigid way of thinking can lead to giving up entirely ...
For 10 years Felicia McGee battled with her weight, and, for a while, her efforts paid off big. “It started in 2011, when I started having some health issues,” Felicia said, “And I lost nearly 100 pounds by 2013.” Then, the pounds slowly started creeping back on, Felicia said, “By 2020, when the pandemic hit, I was up to 341 pounds. I had gained back the weight I lost and then some.” A family crisis in April 2020, just one month after the pandemic began, shifted Felicia’s focus from the weight gain. &nb...
The past two years have been difficult for many of us. In fact, the United Nations is currently tracking the COVID-19 pandemic and its severe impact on the mental health and well-being of people around the world. Their data shows while many individuals have adapted, others have not been able to pivot so easily. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the pandemic has drastically impacted the number of people suffering from anxiety and depression. CDC numbers show ...