Overweight & Obesity

The American Medical Association (AMA) recently adopted a new policy encouraging physicians not to rely on body mass index (BMI) as the sole means of assessing an individual’s weight status.

Recently, the World Health Organization (WHO) released a new guideline on non-sugar sweeteners (NSS).  This type of statement often causes concern or confusion for clients and class participants and leaves health coaches and exercise professionals answering tough questions. It’s important to be prepared for these conversations and have access to the information and resources you need to respond appropriately.

The negative consequences of weight bias and stigmatization are far-reaching and, unfortunately, health and fitness settings are just as vulnerable as other spaces. As a health and exercise professional, what can you do to reduce weight bias?

Losing weight isn’t easy, but keeping the weight off often proves even more challenging for most people. Fortunately, researchers have uncovered some of the traits and long-term strategies that can help increase your chances of successfully keeping the weight off. Here are seven keys to achieving and maintaining a healthy weight over the long term.

Have you resolved to lose weight in the New Year? To help ensure your success this year, here are four New Year’s resolution templates, along with examples and tips for success, you can use and tweak to suit your needs.