A key part of the Constant Health app is a food diary. This is because we know tracking your intake is a powerful tool for weight loss and weight maintenance. Tracking is a form of data collection; we will teach you how to review the data and use it in many different ways. Sure, it can help us become more aware of the nutritional value of the foods we eat, but it can also provide us with so much more! We can discover factors impacting your hunger, cravings, energy levels, blood pressure, and blood glucose. Research shows us that any form of tracking can provide benefits.Using a food scale and measuring tools will help your tracking be as accurate as possible, and often contributes to helping you reach your goals.
No two people are exactly alike so it makes sense that there is no one size fits all when we are looking at food. To discover what works for you we will be thinking like scientists:generating a hypothesis about what factors may influence different behaviors, hunger, or health metrics and generating experiments to test out those theories. We will then look at the data to find out if a hypothesis was accurate and then consider how we can take that experiment and translate it into a habit to support you with sustainable changes.
We know factors that impact our body weight are far more complex than the energy we take in and the energy we expel; genetics, medications, and environment are just a few of the many factors that influence our weight.
When we are focusing on nutrition, the content and distribution of the meals and snacks we eat may impact our health and appetite. However, if we isolate body weight, we know that calories (the unit of energy that comes from all food) have the biggest impact on weight. You can work with your dietitian to discover strategies that align with your goals that don’t leave you feeling restricted.
One of the biggest myths out there is that you must feel hungry if you want to lose weight! There are many different strategies and tools that can help to regulate appetite. If hunger has been a roadblock in the past, let us know and we can experiment with the different evidence-based approaches to leave you feeling satisfied.
It is not unusual to encounter cravings. Cravings are a normal experience and it is important to know that most of us eat for reasons beyond hunger. We know white-knuckling it and battling against cravings tends to be a temporary strategy and can often increase the intensity of cravings. Speak with your dietitian to discover ways to prevent cravings and different strategies to how to respond to cravings if you do encounter them!
Carbohydrates, Proteins, and Fats; with every aspect of nutrition there is no one size fits all. Speak with your dietitian to tailor a balance of these nutrients that works for you.
A regular eating pattern can keep hunger levels in check. We will work with you to develop a schedule that fits into your lifestyle.
Maintaining an environment that supports you in reaching your goals is one of the key pillars of setting yourself up for success. Where you eat, how you store foods, shop, and even your surroundings can have an impact on hunger, cravings, portion size, and your mealtime experience. Spend some time to discover if experimenting with some environmental changes could help you.
Deciphering the ingredient list and nutrition facts panel can be a confusing exercise. Learn how to quickly and easily make sense of food labels and nutrition claims.
Planning ahead makes it easier to cook nutritious meals, while also saving time and money. A few key strategies can make meal planning something that you can work into your schedule.
Learn how to navigate a restaurant menu and enjoy eating out while still working towards your goals. Liquid calories can be delicious and may also have a significant impact on intake. Whether you enjoy a specialty coffee or a craft beer, learn how to balance the drinks you love and still reach your best weight.
There are literally thousands of diets and food claims out there and there are more released each year. It's difficult to separate fact from fiction when there is polarizing information about food coming at you from every angle! We can help you sort through the noise and find a sustainable way of eating where you are at your healthiest and happiest.
We eat for so many different reasons: for taste, to celebrate, to commiserate, when socializing, when feeling stressed and through boredom. Food is far more than just fuel! If you feel that your eating is impacted by your emotions or other factors and you want to explore ways to change this cycle, speak with your dietitian to identify the triggers and experiment with some strategies to help you form new habits.
The food we eat is just one of the variables that can impact our present and future health. If you want to explore how nutrition can impact your health, please let your dietitian know. Popular themes in this category include:
Building more movement into the day may have a significant impact on our physical and mental health. Exercise looks different for everyone; if you are interested in learning more and creating your own routine let your dietitian know.
Long commutes, shift work, and client lunches all have a significant impact on the way we eat. When you are looking at lifestyle changes these variables can make finding healthy routines more challenging. If this is something that impacts you let us know and we can explore some different ideas together.
A key part of the Constant Health app is a food diary. This is because we know tracking your intake is a powerful tool for weight loss and weight maintenance. Tracking is a form of data collection; we will teach you how to review the data and use it in many different ways. Sure, it can help us become more aware of the nutritional value of the foods we eat, but it can also provide us with so much more! We can discover factors impacting your hunger, cravings, energy levels, blood pressure, and blood glucose. Research shows us that any form of tracking can provide benefits.Using a food scale and measuring tools will help your tracking be as accurate as possible, and often contributes to helping you reach your goals.
No two people are exactly alike so it makes sense that there is no one size fits all when we are looking at food. To discover what works for you we will be thinking like scientists:generating a hypothesis about what factors may influence different behaviors, hunger, or health metrics and generating experiments to test out those theories. We will then look at the data to find out if a hypothesis was accurate and then consider how we can take that experiment and translate it into a habit to support you with sustainable changes.
We know factors that impact our body weight are far more complex than the energy we take in and the energy we expel; genetics, medications, and environment are just a few of the many factors that influence our weight.
When we are focusing on nutrition, the content and distribution of the meals and snacks we eat may impact our health and appetite. However, if we isolate body weight, we know that calories (the unit of energy that comes from all food) have the biggest impact on weight. You can work with your dietitian to discover strategies that align with your goals that don’t leave you feeling restricted.
One of the biggest myths out there is that you must feel hungry if you want to lose weight! There are many different strategies and tools that can help to regulate appetite. If hunger has been a roadblock in the past, let us know and we can experiment with the different evidence-based approaches to leave you feeling satisfied.
It is not unusual to encounter cravings. Cravings are a normal experience and it is important to know that most of us eat for reasons beyond hunger. We know white-knuckling it and battling against cravings tends to be a temporary strategy and can often increase the intensity of cravings. Speak with your dietitian to discover ways to prevent cravings and different strategies to how to respond to cravings if you do encounter them!
Carbohydrates, Proteins, and Fats; with every aspect of nutrition there is no one size fits all. Speak with your dietitian to tailor a balance of these nutrients that works for you.
A regular eating pattern can keep hunger levels in check. We will work with you to develop a schedule that fits into your lifestyle.
Maintaining an environment that supports you in reaching your goals is one of the key pillars of setting yourself up for success. Where you eat, how you store foods, shop, and even your surroundings can have an impact on hunger, cravings, portion size, and your mealtime experience. Spend some time to discover if experimenting with some environmental changes could help you.
Deciphering the ingredient list and nutrition facts panel can be a confusing exercise. Learn how to quickly and easily make sense of food labels and nutrition claims.
Planning ahead makes it easier to cook nutritious meals, while also saving time and money. A few key strategies can make meal planning something that you can work into your schedule.
Learn how to navigate a restaurant menu and enjoy eating out while still working towards your goals. Liquid calories can be delicious and may also have a significant impact on intake. Whether you enjoy a specialty coffee or a craft beer, learn how to balance the drinks you love and still reach your best weight.
There are literally thousands of diets and food claims out there and there are more released each year. It's difficult to separate fact from fiction when there is polarizing information about food coming at you from every angle! We can help you sort through the noise and find a sustainable way of eating where you are at your healthiest and happiest.
We eat for so many different reasons: for taste, to celebrate, to commiserate, when socializing, when feeling stressed and through boredom. Food is far more than just fuel! If you feel that your eating is impacted by your emotions or other factors and you want to explore ways to change this cycle, speak with your dietitian to identify the triggers and experiment with some strategies to help you form new habits.
The food we eat is just one of the variables that can impact our present and future health. If you want to explore how nutrition can impact your health, please let your dietitian know. Popular themes in this category include:
Building more movement into the day may have a significant impact on our physical and mental health. Exercise looks different for everyone; if you are interested in learning more and creating your own routine let your dietitian know.
Long commutes, shift work, and client lunches all have a significant impact on the way we eat. When you are looking at lifestyle changes these variables can make finding healthy routines more challenging. If this is something that impacts you let us know and we can explore some different ideas together.
