Tag Archives: Want

“I Don’t Want to Get Big & Bulky!”

“I don’t want to get big and bulky.” That’s what the prospective client told me. She wanted to get stronger, lose body fat, and feel more confident, but she was afraid of getting “too big.” According to her, resistance training, and especially weight lifting, were out of the question. I sighed to myself. Not again.… Read More »

Pediatrician: How I partnered with parents who didn't want to vaccinate

With the rise of social media, vaccinations have become debated online, and — emboldened by anonymity — people engage in name-calling and shaming. Not only is this unproductive and divisive, it simply isn’t the right way for families to make decisions for the health of their children. As a pediatrician, over the past few years,… Read More »

What to Do When You Don’t Want to Run

Welcome to the Running newsletter! Every Saturday morning, we email runners with news, advice and some motivation to help you get up and running. Sign up here to get it in your inbox. On Wednesday, I put on my running gear, went to the bathroom, tucked my phone into my pocket. I was dressed and… Read More »

So You Want to Do a Triathlon?

I remember when I started lifting consistently and exceeding my expectations of what I could do. I started searching for other types of physical challenges, and contemplated the triathlon. Could I do it? Would I like it? Is it too much? How would it fit into my lifting? In wondering if the foray into this… Read More »

13 Foods You Should Never Eat If You Don’t Want Cancer

Everyday Wellness Dawn YanekMay 16 Your diet affects more than just your waistline. Consuming one or more of these foods regularly may increase your risk of cancer. Highly processed foods katueng/Shutterstock We’ve long known that processed foods with an excess of sugar, sodium, saturated fats, and chemical ingredients can contribute to health conditions such as… Read More »