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Self Discipline vs. Will Power to Achieve Wellness and Weight Loss
After spending most of my life yo-yo dieting and relying on willpower to stay within my points, allotted calories, and exercise routines,...
Maria Calvo
Apr 24, 20233 min read


My past failed attempts at losing weight don't define who I am today!
In my mid-40s I went through menopause, and I gained a lot of weight. I tried a variety of methods to lose weight including...
Maria Calvo
Nov 29, 20223 min read


What is Insulin Resistance?
When we first heard the term “insulin resistance” we had no idea what it meant. Being the inquisitive types, Laith and I headed down a...
Maria Calvo
Aug 10, 20223 min read


One year later…
It’s been a year since Mary Welch and I connected to chat about weight loss. To date, I have released 53 pounds (ca. 24 kg) and Laith 30...
Maria Calvo
Jun 12, 20222 min read


Intermittent Fasting: What It Is and What It Is Not!
The first time I heard the words "intermittent fasting" come out of Laith's mouth, I literally looked at him and said, no way! I couldn't...
Maria Calvo
Mar 8, 20222 min read


Getting Started: The Basics (Small Steps)
What I'm doing different today is I ditched the "diet" mentality and changed my lifestyle instead.
Maria Calvo
Mar 1, 20222 min read
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