Kelly Gomez

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist

Kelly Gomez is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Director of Nutrition Services at DexaBody. She specializes in helping clients understand the relationship between their nutritional choices and overall health. She has clinical experience working with clients who need meal plans, nutrition counseling, and sports nutrition information. Kelly is a member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and a member of the Collegiate and Professional Sports Dietitian Association (CPSDA). She has a Master of Science in nutrition science and a Bachelor's degree in kinesiology.

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I've tried everything and can't lose weight!

I see obsession with weight loss a lot in people that I work with. And I think a lot of it comes back to diet culture and just how pervasive it is in our American society. So I would challenge the individual to think about their motivation for why they want to lose weight in the first place. And oftentimes, people want to because they want to be healthy. If that's the reason, I'd ask more questions and have the individual think about what health actually looks like for them. There's a lot of research out there that lowering weight will not change a lot of health markers that doctors are looking at or improve health status. And so we can really focus on things that will improve health, like getting eight hours of sleep or reducing stress, increasing your fiber intake, things like that, and finding enjoyable movements that you can do throughout the day. I think those are going to be far, far more reaching in terms of a health impact than lowering weight, especially if it's something that's become obsessive and you're not even seeing success there. It's time to focus on other things. And sometimes when doing that, weight loss may come and sometimes it won't, but you'll be better for it anyway.

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How do you cut back on your coffee consumption?

I know some people switch over to mushroom coffee. Some people like having a warm cup of something in the morning, so I think switching to a tea, like herbal tea, can be really great as well.

How can I lose weight without obsessing over calories?

Think about what your motivation for losing weight in the first place is—if it's for health purposes, think about what health actually looks like for you. There's a lot of research out there that suggests lowering weight won't change a lot of health markers that doctors are looking at, or improve health status. Instead, focus on things that will really improve your health, like getting 8 hours of sleep, increasing your fiber intake, and so on.

How can a stay-at-home wife lose weight?

Take it slow! A lot of moms want to get back to where they were pre-pregnancy, and it's important to realize that it can take 9 months to even a year to get even close to your pre-pregnancy body weight. You may also not go back to that pre-pregnancy weight, and that's okay—practicing body acceptance and repeating some positive affirmations can help. In the meantime, look for small openings in your day when you can consistently fit some exercise in.

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