How often should I weigh myself? We recommend only weighing yourself once a week, or even less frequently.  The reason for this is that the body can fluctuate  by 2-3 lbs daily. Temporary weight increase (usually water retention) can be caused by lack of sleep, stress, a high sodium or carbohydrate meal, alcohol consumption, or a woman's menstrual cycle.  Since there are so many variables, daily weighing can lead to confusion and disappointment.  Too much emphasis on losing pounds can lead to unhealthy eating habits and the very unfortunate loss of lean muscle vs. stored fat. When you are enrolled in our Venice Nutrition program, we will weigh you every 2 weeks, but also measure your body fat to be sure you are losing just fat, not muscle.  You can purchase scales for home use that will measure your body fat along with weight.  This would be a wise investment as you can become aware of actual fat loss and make adjustments should you see any muscle loss.

Resveratrol is a type of natural phenol produced by plants when under attack. It is found in grapes, for example, and new studies suggest that it has antioxidant properties. This is one of the many reasons drinking red wine is supposed to be good for one's health.

A new study says that Resveratrol can even help reduce body fat. These are all great claims, but does this really prevent disease? We don't know yet as there is no proof. We do not recommend buying resveratrol supplements at this time. Why not just eat grapes? They are cheaper and taste great.