New at Bon Secours Physical Therapy

Here come the holidays. It starts today when trick-or-treaters head out into their neighborhood. Come tomorrow, the Christmas commercials begin airing. Some malls already have out their Christmas decorations. This is the time of year when many people give up their healthy eating habits. The tell themselves: “It’s Halloween. We’re supposed to eat candy.” Or they’ll […]READ MORE

Halloween can be pretty scary if you’re trying to lose weight. Do you dread filling up that big Halloween candy bowl? There’s a reason I still haven’t filled mine. Who needs the extra temptation every time you walk by it? When I head into the candy section at the store this weekend, I’m going to […]READ MORE

Do you like the flavor of salt? Do you keep a salt shaker on your dinner table? Chances are you’re consuming too much sodium – even if you’re not using a salt shaker. Federal researchers recently discovered that nearly everyone who should reduce their sodium intake to 1,500 mg consumes much more than that. Additionally, […]READ MORE

Pain. Stiffness. Discomfort. These are the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis. But in today’s world, arthritic patients can improve their mobility and strength with physical therapy treatment programs. In fact, a new study shows that people who have rheumatoid arthritis – yet believe in their ability to achieve physical activity goals – are more likely to […]READ MORE

If you want to lose weight by eating fewer calories, try eating around men. Whether you’re a man or a woman, eating around men makes you eat smaller portions, according to a new study that examines our eating habits. I’m not really surprised that female college students tend to eat less when they’re sitting next […]READ MORE

Last night on The Biggest Loser, viewers watched a women shed 14 pounds in one week. How did she do it? She took her personal trainer from The Biggest Loser Ranch to her home in Frisco, Texas. With celebrity trainer Bob Harper at their side, who wouldn’t lose weight? Right? Wrong. I think the contestant, […]READ MORE

As a fitness instructor, I meet a lot of people who want to lose weight and live a healthy lifestyle. I watch people work out for weeks, take the weight off and sometimes put the pounds back on. So when I meet someone who’s managed to lose 50 pounds – and keep it off for […]READ MORE

Losing weight requires motivation and commitment. Sometimes, it takes a health crisis or a wake up call. Whether it’s knowing how much you weigh or whether the extra pounds are leading to diabetes, taking responsibility for your health can be the first step on your weight loss journey. On The Biggest Loser show, that moment […]READ MORE

One of the best feelings when you’re losing weight is when you pull on a pair of jeans that used to be tight and they fall right off your hips. Maybe you try to wear them with a belt. But when they get so big that even a belt won’t work, it’s time to donate […]READ MORE

Did you watch The Biggest Loser this week? It’s back again – for its 12th season. You have to wonder why this show is still compelling. It’s pretty much the same each season. People struggling with obesity exercise for hours on end, learn how to carefully choose nutritious foods and portions and ultimately lose a […]READ MORE