Weight Loss: a perspective

Weight Loss: a perspective

What is the desire for weight loss? To feel lighter? To hurt a little less? To reconnect with yourself? In helping individuals with weight loss, I have asked many questions. Such as why do 80% (or so) of weight loss plans “fail”? Well, maybe it is because weight is...
What the Heck is 50?

What the Heck is 50?

I don’t really know what 50 is or what it should be- mid-life, mid way, mid-something, the big Five-0? It certainly seems the time that we deal with kids leaving, parents aging and change. We question our meaning, and our life trajectory. Are we doing it right? What...
Understanding Emotions

Understanding Emotions

Emotions are an important component to your body. They affect your well-being and energy. The feeling that you lack purpose, or understanding of your “perceived” purpose, can create a conflicting inner emotion. I remember feeling this when I dropped my...
5 Things That Can Help by Dr. Durland

5 Things That Can Help by Dr. Durland

On a recent #WhyWednesday post, I had a great question: What are the top 5 things I can do to live a long life and keep mobility as long as possible? Great question! There were so many thoughts that came to my mind and I attempted to give a succinct answer on the FB...
Today by Dr. Durland

Today by Dr. Durland

Today I was looking at my body in the mirror. It has definitely seen less body fat and it has certainly seen more. It has carried me through my teenage years, my 20’s, 2 pregnancies, a job change and plenty of stress. It wakes up every day and keeps moving...