http://www.isnare.com/?s=author&a=Michelle+May+M.D. Self Help Michelle May M.D. Sat, 09 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=176000&ca=Self+Help Do you allow a number on your bathroom scale to make or break your day? Wouldn’t it be absurd to let the temperature, the date or the Dow-Jones determine how you feel about yourself or how your day will go? They’re all just numbers but for some, weight has the power to change a mood and ruin a morni... Wellness, Fitness and Diet Michelle May M.D. Mon, 24 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=175997&ca=Wellness%2C+Fitness+and+Diet Diets are filled with dogma about when, what and how much to eat. Certainly “the rules” are usually based on observations that make sense, but unless you understand why you do certain things, you’ll break the rules as soon as the temptation is greater than your motivation. Let’s examine some of the... Self Help Michelle May M.D. Wed, 03 Oct 2007 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=114984&ca=Self+Help If you’re like most people, your New Year’s resolutions are now just a dim memory of good intentions shared over a glass of champagne. Don’t give up or feel guilty. There’s still time for a fresh start. First, forget resolutions and think goal setting instead Start by taking a bird’s eye view of you... Wellness, Fitness and Diet Michelle May M.D. Wed, 26 Sep 2007 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=114982&ca=Wellness%2C+Fitness+and+Diet The word metabolism is thrown around a lot these days. Some people complain about having a “slow” or sluggish metabolism or buy products that claim to “boost” their metabolism. But what is metabolism anyway? In a nutshell, metabolism simply refers to the amount of fuel or energy that your body burn... Wellness, Fitness and Diet Michelle May M.D. Fri, 21 Sep 2007 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=114980&ca=Wellness%2C+Fitness+and+Diet You’ve seen the headlines: Ten Power Foods You Should Eat to Live Longer and Healthier Low Carb Secrets for Dropping 15 Pounds Before Summer Indulge Yourself with the Most Decadent Chocolate Cake Recipe Ever! We are bombarded with conflicting messages—often side by side on the same magazine cover. P... Wellness, Fitness and Diet Michelle May M.D. Wed, 05 Sep 2007 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=114981&ca=Wellness%2C+Fitness+and+Diet We are bombarded with information about eating right and exercising but millions still battle their weight. Diets often impose food rules that most people do not, cannot or should not follow for very long. Diet “experts” recommend counting calories, servings or points. Some diets require you to eat... Wellness, Fitness and Diet Michelle May M.D. Thu, 23 Aug 2007 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=111788&ca=Wellness%2C+Fitness+and+Diet On January 1st, millions of people will resolve to lose weight. Don't be one of them. You may be thinking, "What?!!! Don’t resolve to lose weight? But it's a tradition; I do it every year!" But losing weight is not a resolution, it is a RESULT. It is the result of making specific changes in the way... Wellness, Fitness and Diet Michelle May M.D. Mon, 20 Aug 2007 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=111785&ca=Wellness%2C+Fitness+and+Diet Are you one of those people who anticipate and dread the holidays at the same time? Not just the presents, decorations, travel and company, but all of the food? This time of year can really be a challenge so here are 15 tips that will help you enjoy the season more while eating less. • It is easie... Wellness, Fitness and Diet Michelle May M.D. Mon, 20 Aug 2007 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=111787&ca=Wellness%2C+Fitness+and+Diet Whether you are setting personal goals for weight loss and better health or business goals for getting organized and increasing profit, the key to successful New Years Resolutions is to create a strategic plan. The following steps will guide you through the goal setting and achievement process. 1.As... Wellness, Fitness and Diet Michelle May M.D. Tue, 15 Feb 2005 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=899&ca=Wellness%2C+Fitness+and+Diet If your commitment to eat right, exercise, and lose weight always seems to lose its steam, you are not alone! Weight problems are not just about what you are eating, but why you are eating in the first place. To see what I mean, ask yourself these questions. Do you think about food and eating mo...