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There’s a good reason breakfast is considered the most important meal of the day. What you eat for breakfast can set the course for your entire day. It determines if you’ll feel full and satisfied until lunch, or if you’ll be heading to the vending machine before your...

Hypothyroidism is a common condition that can make it  challenging to live your life to the fullest. Check out these  signs and symptoms below to see if your thyroid health  needs a checkup!  You’re tired  Fatigue is one of the primary symptoms of  ...

I watch, transfixed, as brilliant saffron yellow swirls into creamy white. Then I add a rusty hue and a dash of maroon. The colors blend into a pigment-dusted tie-dye, and I notice how much it looks like the milky way. No, I’m not painting. I’m cooking. Even a task...

Imagine standing at the base of a towering mountain, staring up at its peak. At first, it seems impossible to climb. The path is steep, your legs feel unsteady, and the journey ahead looks overwhelming. But then, something shifts. Instead of fixating on the entire...

One of the biggest misconceptions about the IHC Weight Loss Program is that it is too restrictive. It’s vital to remember the reason for eliminating certain foods for a period of time, not forever. In reality, our program is designed to help you break free from the...

Take control of your joy and pain to take away the power of food. Most people think emotional eating is due to a lack of self-control. However, in my extensive work with eating disorders and disordered eating, I would say that is rarely the case....

KEY POINTS It can be easy to get overwhelmed and discouraged by negative thoughts. Trying to always think positively isn’t a realistic solution to negative thinking. Reframing thoughts can help control negative thought patterns and improve one’s perspective. We all...

Recognize it Write it out Recharge Manage your time Balance work and play Reframe thoughts Rely on others Meet your needs Relax regularly Avoid gossip Embrace the imperfect Take a trip Talk to your boss Seek help Work-related stress can get the best of us all. Emails,...

KEY POINTS Healthy boundaries and self-esteem make us less reactive to other people. When someone pushes your buttons, learn to manage that person so that you’re not easily triggered and manipulable. Anger often covers up real hurt or vulnerability, blame may be...

At IHC Weight Loss, we’ve seen it all: spouses following the same meal plan, friends prepping meals together, even entire families going through the IHCs program side by side—and yet, their results are never exactly the same. Why? Because weight loss isn’t...