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Eight Glasses: Fact or Fiction?

by Paulette Lambert, R.D., CDE, Director of Nutrition

August 25, 2009 - 8:59AM

Are you constantly walking around with your water bottle, struggling to drink eight glasses of water a day? Most of us know that staying hydrated is good for our bodies. However, does it really improve our health, make us lose weight or improve performance?

Water, including flavored varieties, flushes out waste materials to detoxify the body - definitely an important function.

Simple Strategies for Weight Loss

By Paulette Lambert, R.D., CDE, Director of Nutrition

September 21, 2009 - 1:00PM

Now that summer is over, we're getting into the swing of fall routines. The kids are back in school. Work might require an increase in business travel or other demands before the end of the year. Cooler weather and shorter days offer fewer hours to enjoy the outdoors. These changes in routine from summer to fall, combined with swimsuit season being a distant memory, can often affect eating habits which could contribute to weight gain.

What is Body Composition?

By Michael Brazeal, M.A., Director of Fitness

October 29, 2009 - 9:00AM

There is a pervasive obsession with vanity and body weight throughout our culture. This obsession contributes to a billion-dollar weight loss industry with countless products and programs that promise to unlock the secret to losing weight. Let's face it: thin is in and fat is out.

Mindful Eating and the Joy of the Holidays

By Paulette Lambert, R.D., CDE, Director of Nutrition

November 27, 2009 - 6:00AM

Here come the holidays! They are a time for family, celebrations and, of course, eating. In an environment that has holiday treats in abundance, does it mean that we have to succumb to the dreaded weight gain? Is there a way to enjoy delicious foods and not gain those five pounds? You do have a choice. You can enjoy the holidays and avoid gaining weight if you practice mindful eating. This is more than just watching what you eat. Mindful eating is being more aware of how, when, and why you eat, not just what you eat. Yes, the holiday celebrations are laden with special foods that lead many of us to use the excuse "it's only once a year." The reality, however, is that most of us can have whatever we want any time of the year. Remind yourself there will be another holiday soon (Valentine's Day, for one). If you really crave something special, you can buy or bake it another time without waiting for the next holiday to come up on the calendar.

Boosting Your Immunity Through Salads

As Seen on E! "That Morning Show" by California Health & Longevity Institute and Dole Nutrition Institute

December 03, 2009 - 7:00AM

The following healthy salad tips by the Director of Nutrition at California Health & Longevity Institute, Paulette Lambert, R.D., CDE, are designed to improve your nutrition and help you get to your goal of 7-10 servings of fruits and vegetables a day.

The Skinny on Abdominal Fat

By Laurie Streff, Exercise Specialist

December 22, 2009 - 8:30AM

'Tis the season for abundance and indulgence. Unfortunately, this usually refers to our eating habits during the holidays and not our fitness routines. It might be Santa's look to have "a little round belly that shook when he laughed like a bowl full of jelly," but excess belly fat comes at a high price.

Weight Loss Management

By Paulette Lambert, R.D., CDE, Director of Nutrition

September 24, 2010 - 1:15PM

Eating right is a skill that takes practice and planning. You can change the way you eat and modify poor habits that have built up over time by focusing on a few key strategies to lose weight.

Simple Math for Weight Loss - Calories In and Calories Out

By James Kohler, M.S., CSCS, Exercise Physiologist

December 10, 2010 - 5:00PM

In essence, the concept of weight loss is proper energy balance. By expending more calories than you intake, you create a calorie deficit and weight loss occurs. If you consume more calories than you burn in a day, you are in a positive energy state, or a calorie surplus. When you have a calorie surplus, the extra energy will be stored as fat regardless of the macronutrient type, or food source. Weight is maintained when calorie intake and expenditure are equal.

The Truth Behind Spot Reduction

By James Kohler, M.S., CSCS, Exercise Physiologist

March 23, 2011 - 8:00AM

A common fitness myth is that training a particular muscle group will burn body fat for that targeted area of the body, otherwise known as spot reduction. An example of this is performing crunches to decrease subcutaneous abdominal fat. Countless people focus on performing hundreds of crunches hoping to develop washboard abs. However, empirical data indicates this is a false presumption.

CHLI Makes a Hollywood Debut!

May 27, 2011 - 3:00PM

Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition
Monday, May 30th at 10pm, ABC will be debuting a series of transformational stories about obese individuals as they reclaim their health and wellness. California Health & Longevity Institute is proud to have hosted these 8 brave participants during pivotal moments on their journeys.

Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition Highlights Plantar Fasciitis

May 30, 2011 - 7:00PM

In the premiere episode of Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition, Rachel, a former homecoming queen and Physical Education teacher, battles pain in her heel, experiencing a condition known as plantar fasciitis.

Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition Behavior Tips: Battling Sugar

June 07, 2011 - 5:00PM

In the premiere episode of Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition, we got a peak into some of the struggles that Rachel, the formerly 369 pound Physical Education teacher, faced with her diet. Director of Nutrition, Paulette Lambert, also helped Rachel with her true dietary demon: sugar. Paulette shares some of the top tips to battle the dietary behavior of sugar dependence:

Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition Behavior Tips: Sugar Drinks

June 17, 2011 - 2:00PM

In the second and third episodes of Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition, we were able to see a consistent nutrition obstacle for both Alex, a 23-year-old with aspirations to be a sports agent (in a Hugo Boss suit!), and Dana, a middle-aged singer from Tennessee. Director of Nutrition, Paulette Lambert, helped Alex and Dana recognize that this major crutch was the addiction to soda and sugar drinks. While Alex in particular did not consume large quantities of food, he would drink up to 2,000 calories a day of orange juice and soda. Dana was particularly fond of high-fat foods and quarts of Hawaiian Punch. Both have learned there are other things to drink besides sugar...

Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition Highlights Condition: Abdominal Hernia

June 21, 2011 - 4:59PM

In the latest episode of Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition, James, a 26-year-old that had dreams of becoming a pro football player, battles more than his weight; he has the added strain of an abdominal hernia.

Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition, Behavior Tips:  Emotional Eating

July 01, 2011 - 12:00PM

In the most recent episode of Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition, we were able to see a constant obstacle for LaRhonda, a 24-year-old with a family history of diabetes. Director of Nutrition, Paulette Lambert, helped LaRhonda recognize that emotional eating and habitual eating were taking a serious toll on her health and putting her at a significantly increased risk for diabetes herself. Paulette recommends the following tips to help deal with these behaviors:

Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition, Highlights Condition: Food Addiction

July 15, 2011 - 5:00PM

In the fifth episode of Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition, we watched Wally, a 26-year-old father, fight with himself and his emotions, giving us an inside look at true Food Addiction.

Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition, Behavior Tips:  Eating on the Go

July 22, 2011 - 5:00PM

In the 7th episode of Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition, we met Staci, a 32-year-old full-time radiology technician, mother of two and primary caregiver to her stroke-affected husband. Director of Nutrition, Paulette Lambert, helped Staci realize that her habit of visiting the drive-through up to three times each day while on the road for her job was highly detrimental to her health and wellness goals. Paulette has provided two quick and easy breakfast recommendations for people on the go:

Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition, Highlights Condition: Sleep Apnea

August 02, 2011 - 5:00PM

One serious health problem experienced by some of the participants in Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition, and by many other super-obese individuals is sleep apnea. According to Dr. Daniel Norman, Diplomat of the American Board of Sleep Medicine and one of the Sleep Specialists at the Institute, “While people who are of normal body weight can also suffer from sleep apnea, obesity increases the risk of this disorder significantly.”

Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition, Highlights Treatment Option:  Medical Hypnotherapy

August 17, 2011 - 5:00PM

One thing that the participants in Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition, and many other super-obese individuals, can attest to is the difficulty presented in losing significant amounts of weight. According to Barbara Savin, Clinical Hypnotherapist at the Institute, “Each of the participants went through extensive medical intake and behavior modification recommendations in high-impact areas such as fitness and nutrition. However, we have found that with most obese individuals, there are emotional issues that have contributed to their weight-gain. Medical Hypnotherapy can help address these underlying emotions that block behavior changes leading to successful long-term weight-loss.”