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Unintended Consequences

Unintended Consequences

In my last post, we saw how the diabetes/obesity epidemic spawned in the 1990’s and has grown to epic proportions despite the best intentions of government, public health officials, and doctors.  While the cause of this epidemic is certainly multi-factorial, I think it’s important to 

I’ve got big news…

I’ve got big news…

After months of studying and training under leading health experts,  I am so excited to share that I am finally launching my health coaching program!  Last month I took the final test, and its official: I am now Rachel Prendergast, LCSW, PHC. I still can’t 

Challenge conventional wisdom

Challenge conventional wisdom

Last weekend we introduced you to OurHealthHabit.com.  Thank you all for the amazing outpouring of support and encouragement—it means the world to us!  Each week we plan to bring you our thoughts and musing on a variety of topics related to health—from food to fitness, 

Introduction

Introduction

It was late 2007 and with our wedding date looming we did what most newly engaged couples did: we started a diet.  We wanted to get in the best shape of our lives to look good and feel good on our big day.  At first