Weight Loss

The office candy bowl—whether you work at home, share a co-working space, or go to a traditional office—can become a serious issue for those trying to control their sugar intake. Read more

Of all the topics trending this year, we at Charlotte’s Book followed Simone Anderson’s story with special interest. Not so much because she lost an astounding 200 pounds in one year, or because there was controversy surrounding the legitimacy of her weight loss and that she took to social media with photos of her loose skin to prove herself, but it’s the lessons surrounding her very public transformation that got us thinking. Read more

Before entering the beauty world, one of the biggest obstacles to my health/work balance was client dinners and social situations. Fortunately, most of my business meetings are now with beauty and wellness professionals—the absolute masters of healthy eating. Read more

You’ve heard it said a million times: you are what you eat. This timeless phrase is true—what you choose to nourish your body with has a tremendous impact your health. Read more

Beyoncé tells us to drink Diet Pepsi. Taylor Swift tells us to drink Diet Coke. While we may be fans of their music, after reading this New York Times article, their pitch for diet soda falls pretty flat. Read more

If it tastes good, it should be good for you—just because something’s sweet doesn’t mean it needs to be off limits! Even if you’re an agave guru, Charlotte’s Book expert Health Coach Holli Thompson has some sweet surprises in this list of five natural sugars.  Read more

For how long have you wished that you could magically erase fat from your body? Technology is finally catching up with our dreams of obtaining a sleek silhouette, despite stubborn areas of extra fat that seem impossible to get rid of, no matter how many hot yoga, spin class, or Barry’s Bootcamp classes you endure. Read more

There is nothing worse than starting an exercise program, making some good diet changes, but still not seeing the results you want to see. Read more

Written by Nina Melendez for Charlotte’s Book: an online resource dedicated to aesthetic health + wellness.

You’ve heard of waist training: Read more

With so many contributing factors, including what you’re eating and when, how you’re exercising, and even the time of year, it’s all about balance when it comes to your metabolism. Read more

We’re at the end of week one in 2015 and if you feel that your New Year’s resolutions to shed a few pounds and get in shape are already weighing on you, here’s help: Read more