Water makes up about 60% of our weight and, unlike our fat stores, our bodies cannot generate water. For that reason, we need to replenish water throughout the day to stay hydrated. But there are so many questions when it … Continue reading
August 10th is National S’mores Day, and we can’t think of a better way to celebrate than with an ooey, gooey, chocolatey meal! Watch as we create S’MORES CRUNCH COOKIES (adapted from a recipe by Katie Mueller). It’s quick, easy, … Continue reading
Many people find that when they are knee-deep in the process of changing their unhealthy eating habits, they start to exhibit self-sabotaging behaviors that have a lot to do with the challenging process of accepting a new body. Have you … Continue reading
I’m often asked the question, how much weight should I lose? Talk about a loaded question! There are various ways to determine a healthy weight range and many factors that need to be taken into account including age, gender, and … Continue reading
This is it! We’ve been building up to July 9 since we first found out about Dr. Wayne Andersen’s new book, Discover Your Optimal Health, and now the on-sale date is finally here! Check out our past blog post for … Continue reading
Planning your meals for the week is the perfect way to ensure that you and your family are eating well-balanced, nutritious meals. In this post, we’ll explore how to efficiently meal plan in a healthy and fun way. Continue reading
Meal planning is a great way to ensure that you and your family are getting well-balanced meals, and it can save you both time and money! Call me crazy but I love to cook and meal plan. I’m sure you’re … Continue reading
I can’t tell you all how many times I have heard this statement from people trying to lose weight: “I was doing so well and then I totally blew it and cheated!” And this one: “I really want to lose … Continue reading
As a critical care physician, Dr. Wayne Scott Andersen was on the front lines of the American health battlefield. He saw the best—and the worst—of our healthcare system. He was eager to do something about it, to go from reacting … Continue reading
May 20 marks the start of International Coaching Week! We are thrilled to celebrate the role of Health Coaches in the weight-loss journey by highlighting the coaching division of Medifast, Take Shape For Life, co-founded by Dr. Wayne Andersen (“Dr. … Continue reading