Q&A with Dr. Page: How do I deal with negative self beliefs?
Q: I have some really bad negative beliefs that I think are setting me up for failure. I always start on a new diet or exercise plan with the intent that this time things will be different, but somehow deep down, I don't believe it. I expect myself to fail and...
Would you just give it a rest?
Hypothyroidism..... adrenal fatigue.... two conditions that I've been hearing about lately. Not just from my professional resources, but from clients. I don't know if its the age of the people I'm working with or if there is an increase in these conditions, but I am...
It’s All About the Plan
Failing to plan, is planning to fail. I'm sure you've heard that before. Every time I hear it (or read it), I'm reminded of how much truth there is to it, especially as it relates to eating healthy. Choosing healthy foods all the time can be such a challenge for...
Truth or Truth
The truth is hard. It's always easier to come up with excuses, lies or even turning a blind eye, but it is always better to tell the truth and be honest with yourself. This is the first rule when it comes to your own transformation. ... I look back on my own...
Sidelined By Injuries: 3 Simple Ways to Cope
Time to celebrate! You finally figured it out. You are consistently exercising.... doing what you should have been doing years ago, but that's ok because you are dong it now. Until..... an injury happens and now everything's messed up. I'm sure you've been here...
Weight Loss is NOT Fat Loss
There is a common misconception out there, that weight loss is the same as fat loss. While there may be some fat loss when you lose weight, there are few things that you need to keep in mind. But first let's start with some definitions. Weight loss is a term that we...
Why Eat Less & Move More Doesn’t work
We've all had times where we have a big event or occasion coming up that we want to look good for. For me, it was my high school reunion a few months ago. For a client, it is her upcoming wedding in December and for another client, it is a beach vacation in 6 weeks....
It’s not you, it’s me
I was recently reflecting on a comment that a client made to me. She mentioned that she felt like she wasn't getting any stronger, despite our sessions together. Instead of getting defensive or making some kind of snide remark, I tried to think about what the real...
I’m not dumb, I just can’t do it!
I recently received this note from a client: I need to lose a lot of weight. I know I need to eat healthy and exercise. My problem is that I don't like to cook and I'll exercise consistently for about 1 month then I just stop. Same with eating healthy; I'm good...
HIIT Me Up!
I used to be a cardio junkie. I would not only take several step classes at the gym but I would also do hour long cardio programs at home. On top of that, a few days a week I would do some strength training. I used to be one of those people who thought that if I...