The Wellness Spotlight with Elizabeth Madison, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Weight Loss Coach

With COVID-19 still raging due in part to the Delta variant, and vast numbers of the workforce returning to the physical work environments, it is more important than ever to keep your immune system as strong as possible. Vitamins and minerals play a powerful role to ensure your immune system does its job. In this week's The Wellness Spotlight, I'll share which nutrients you really need, how much and how often

The Rochdale Village Community Center  presents this timely FREE community webinar.: Creating Your Health & Wellness Plan Against the Coronavirus. This is a two-part .webinar will be offered in two parts:OverviewWith temps decreasing and COVID-19 increasing, there's no better time to refocus on your health and wellness goals. In this webinar, you'll learn about:- Foods that suppress your immune system and foods that feed it- How to Use Vitamins and Minerals to Fight Viruses and Support Immunity- The top 10 supplements to ‘fight' the coronavirus- 5 lifestyle tips to fight the coronavirus - that don't have anything to do with food!This free webinar was sponsored by the Rochdale Village Community Center, as part of their community health and wellness initiatives.Rochdale Village is located in Jamaica, Queens, New York.  To learn more about the community center programs, please contact Julia Shaw Community Center Director, at jshaw@rochdalevillage.com.About Elizabeth Madison, Registered Dietitian-Nutritionist:I am the Director of The Weight Loss Transformation Center. We specialize in weight management, diabetes, heart health and emotional eating. My team of Registered Dietitians and Nutritionists use a body, mind and spirit approach to help you achieve and maintain your health and wellness goals. Visit us at www.weightlosstransformation.com or call our office at 855-958-9958 for more information.

The Rochdale Village Community Center  presents this timely FREE community webinar.: Creating Your Health & Wellness Plan Against the Coronavirus. This is a two-part .webinar will be offered in two parts:OverviewWith temps decreasing and COVID-19 increasing, there's no better time to refocus on your health and wellness goals. In this webinar, you'll learn about:- Foods that suppress your immune system and foods that feed it- How to Use Vitamins and Minerals to Fight Viruses and Support Immunity- The top 10 supplements to ‘fight' the coronavirus- 5 lifestyle tips to fight the coronavirus - that don't have anything to do with food!This free webinar was sponsored by the Rochdale Village Community Center, as part of their community health and wellness initiatives.Rochdale Village is located in Jamaica, Queens, New York.  To learn more about the community center programs, please contact Julia Shaw Community Center Director, at jshaw@rochdalevillage.com.About Elizabeth Madison, Registered Dietitian-Nutritionist:I am the Director of The Weight Loss Transformation Center. We specialize in weight management, diabetes, heart health and emotional eating. My team of Registered Dietitians and Nutritionists use a body, mind and spirit approach to help you achieve and maintain your health and wellness goals. Visit us at www.weightlosstransformation.com or call our office at 855-958-9958 for more information.

Is sugar addiction real? Is it possible to get it under control?  In this webinar, I share the facts about sugar addiction and 9 tips to get control.This free webinar was sponsored by the Rochdale Village Community Center, as part of their community health and wellness initiatives.Rochdale Village is located in Jamaica, Queens, New York.  To learn more about the community center programs, please contact Julia Shaw Community Center Director, at jshaw@rochdalevillage.com.About Elizabeth Madison, Registered Dietitian-Nutritionist:I am the Director of The Weight Loss Transformation Center. We specialize in weight management, diabetes, heart health and emotional eating. My team of Registered Dietitians and Nutritionists use a body, mind and spirit approach to help you achieve and maintain your health and wellness goals. Visit us at www.weightlosstransformation.com or call our office at 855-958-9958 for more information.

Health Disparities - Our Community Leaders Speak!What are the health disparities in our communities?Are there any initiatives targeted towards improving the health of communities of color?Find out on this episode of The Wellness Spotlightwith Congressman Gregory Meeks, Dr. Stacie NC Grant, and Dianna RoseMy GuestsCongressman Gregory Meeks, now in his eleventh term, has devoted his energy andskill to serving one of the most diverse constituencies in the nation.  His efforts on behalf of this district, New York City and State, and the nation as a whole have earned Rep. Meeks the respect of his constituents, New Yorkers, and Democrats and Republicans alike. He is known for being an effective, principled, and common sense leader. As a fervent supporter of the Affordable Care Act enacted under President Obama, Congressman Meeks believes that it should be enhanced. Congressman Meeks is one of sixty-one forward-thinking, pro-growth Democratic members who comprise the New Democrat Coalition (NDC). He co-chairs the NDCC Trade Task Force.Dr. Stacie NC Grant is an award-winning international speaker, a best-selling author, the founder of Destiny Designers University®  an MWBE innovative training & development and communications company whose services include but are not limited to, curriculum development, meeting facilitation, community engagement, and multi-media production service. Dr. Grant is also the producer of #FaithpreneurWeekend™.  Faithpreneurs® are faith-based entrepreneurs who grow their wealth-generating practices around an affinity to God and FAITH. In 2018, #FaithpreneurWeekend™ launched an annual movement equipping #Faithpreneurs to create to scale their relationships, resources, and revenue to create profitable legacies!. Save-the-Date for #FaithpreneurWeekend2020 August 3-15, 2020. www.FaithpreneurWeekend.comDianna Rose. Social entrepreneur, sustainability expert, lecturer and community catalyst - Dianna Rose is the CEO of Jars of Delight, the zero-waste catering company that creates beautifully hand-crafted Caribbean-fusion cuisine in mason jars. Based in Queens, Jars Of Delight has provided its innovative catering to over 4,000 guests across the Metropolitan New York area.Dianna's most recent passion project - Her Sustainable Life is a resourceful educational and informational platform tasked with building awareness on the topic of sustainability within communities of color facing socio-economic disparities. The goal and endeavor are to create a lasting social impact on a better future through low impact living.About Elizabeth Madison, Registered Dietitian-Nutritionist:I am the Director of The Weight Loss Transformation Center. We specialize in weight management, diabetes, heart health and emotional eating. My team of Registered Dietitians and Nutritionists use a body, mind and spirit approach to help you achieve and maintain your health and wellness goals. Visit us at www.weightlosstransformation.com or call our office at 855-958-9958 for more information.

Spiritual Principle #5, Mindset Attitude Outcome. Is your rmindset derailing your weight loss progress? Do you get started on your weight loss journey only to lose motivation or focus or both? Do you have a Destined - to - Fail Mindset? In this video, I'll share how to change your mindset so you can get the weight off, have more energy and just feel great! Click on the link to learn more about the 7 Spiritual Principles for Permanent Weight Loss and Optimal Health, How to Get the Weight Off Forever.  http://bit.ly/7SPWLTAbout Elizabeth Madison, Registered Dietitian-Nutritionist:I am the Director of The Weight Loss Transformation Center. We specialize in weight management, diabetes, heart health and emotional eating. My team of Registered Dietitians and Nutritionists use a body, mind and spirit approach to help you achieve and maintain your health and wellness goals. Visit us at www.weightlosstransformation.com or call our office at 855-958-9958 for more information.

Is the weekend sabotaging your weight loss? Are you on track Monday through Friday only to have a cheat day undo all your good work? Do you have the RIGHT mindset for 24/7 weight loss success?The WRONG weekend mindset can sabotage your weight loss and health goals.If the wrong weekend mindset is getting in the way of consistent and steady progress towards your health, weight loss and wellness goals, check out this podcast (or view the video on YouTube), and then get the support you need. Learn more about the Weight Loss Transformation Warriors, a faith-based weight loss program -  https://my-wlt.com/7day/. About Elizabeth Madison, Registered Dietitian-Nutritionist:I am the Director of The Weight Loss Transformation Center. We specialize in weight management, diabetes, heart health and emotional eating. My team of Registered Dietitians and Nutritionists use a body, mind and spirit approach to help you achieve and maintain your health and wellness goals. Visit us at www.weightlosstransformation.com or call our office at 855-958-9958 for more information.

There is so much misinformation in the media about how to lose weight safely and permanently. Everybody is selling something to get the pounds off  fast. But do you know what approach REALLY works? In this episode of The Wellness Spotlight, I'll cut through all the fads and show you how to lose weight safely, steadily and once and for all!Click on the link to learn more about the 7 Spiritual Principles for Permanent Weight Loss and Optimal Health, How to Get the Weight Off Forever.  http://bit.ly/7SPWLTAbout Elizabeth Madison, Registered Dietitian-Nutritionist:I am the Director of The Weight Loss Transformation Center. We specialize in weight management, diabetes, heart health and emotional eating. My team of Registered Dietitians and Nutritionists use a body, mind and spirit approach to help you achieve and maintain your health and wellness goals. Visit us at www.weightlosstransformation.com or call our office at 855-958-9958 for more information.

The coronavirus pandemic has changed our lives permanently. With all the uncertainty, doubt and anxiety, lots of folks are turning to food to cope. They are struggling with too much snacking, comfort foods, and alcohol. Combined with a decrease in daily movement, the excess pounds have crept on. In this webinar, I discuss how to use healthier approaches to deal with all these changes, and how to get focused and back on track!This free webinar was sponsored by the Rochdale Village Community Center, as part of their community health and wellness initiatives.Rochdale Village is located in Jamaica, Queens, New York.  To learn more about the community center programs, please contact Julia Shaw Community Center Director, at jshaw@rochdalevillage.com.About Elizabeth Madison, Registered Dietitian-Nutritionist:I am the Director of The Weight Loss Transformation Center. We specialize in weight management, diabetes, heart health and emotional eating. My team of Registered Dietitians and Nutritionists use a body, mind and spirit approach to help you achieve and maintain your health and wellness goals. Visit us at www.weightlosstransformation.com or call our office at 855-958-9958 for more information.

Men's Health: Perspectives from Men of God.What informs your wellness journey? On this episode of The Wellness Spotlight, these men of God share their challenges with  the coronavirus, self-care, the role of the church in fostering healthy lifestyles. We also discuss how we as communities of color can do better!Guests:Rev. Philip Craig was raised, and continues to reside in Jamaica, Queens NY with his lovely wife Jennifer and three beautiful children: Jasmine, Christina and Jonathan-Philip Craig. Rev. Craig was ordained an AME elder at The Greater Allen AME Cathedral of New York.Reverend Craig is the Pastor of The Greater Springfield Community Church, a  thriving ministry that has impacted the community with its social service programs. Rev. Craig is a known community activist and organizer, motivational speaker, preacher, church consultant and currently serves as a board member of Brooklyn's Anchor House, Queens Community Preservation and Development Corporation, Greater Springfield Development Corporation and One City New York Inc.Elder Leonard Battle came to faith in Christ in August 1975 through the ministry of the late, nationally renowned Evangelist R. W. Schambach. At that time, he was a member of the historic Convent Avenue Baptist church in Harlem where he served in the youth church as a choir member and soloist. In December of 1975 the Lord led his parents to join the Pilgrim Church of Brooklyn, NY under the leadership of the late Bishop Roy E. Brown. It was there in 1981 that he acknowledged the call of God to the ministry of the word. In October of 1994 the Lord led brother Battle and his family to join the then Christian LifeCenter (CLC), now known as the Christian Cultural Center.Thereafter, the Lord began evidencing in various ways His call upon him to leadership. Subsequently, in 2000 Pastor A. R. Bernard elevated him to the position of Elder where he currently serves as an Associate Pastor. His ministry is primarily as a teacher/preacher and pastoral counselor. Elder Battle holds a Master of Divinity degree from the Alliance Theological Seminary of New York City. He and his wife Williene have been married for 34 years and are the parents of three children and the grandparents of eight grandchildren.

What supplements are the best? Do you really need B12? Should you take cinnamon in powder or pill form? How much vitamin D do you need? Find out in this free webinar, part 2 of The Right Supplements to Boost Your Health.This free webinar was sponsored by the Rochdale Village Community Center, as part of their community health and wellness initiatives.Rochdale Village is located in Jamaica, Queens, New York.  To learn more about the community center programs, please contact Julia Shaw Community Center Director, at jshaw@rochdalevillage.com.About Elizabeth Madison, Registered Dietitian-Nutritionist:I am the Director of The Weight Loss Transformation Center. We specialize in weight management, diabetes, heart health and emotional eating. My team of Registered Dietitians and Nutritionists use a body, mind and spirit approach to help you achieve and maintain your health and wellness goals. Visit us at www.weightlosstransformation.com or call our office at 855-958-9958 for more information. 

Is a multivitamin really necessary? Can vitamin C prevent colds? How much calcium do you need? How do you know your supplements are safe?  Find out the answers to the these questions and more in this webinar, sponsored by the Rochdale Village Community Center.  The webinar series is part of their community health and wellness initiatives.Rochdale Village is located in Jamaica, Queens, New York.  To learn more about the community center programs, please contact Julia Shaw Community Center Director, at jshaw@rochdalevillage.com.About Elizabeth Madison, Registered Dietitian-Nutritionist:I am the Director of The Weight Loss Transformation Center. We specialize in weight management, diabetes, heart health and emotional eating. My team of Registered Dietitians and Nutritionists use a body, mind and spirit approach to help you achieve and maintain your health and wellness goals. Visit us at www.weightlosstransformation.com or call our office at 855-958-9958 for more information. 

How to Hold On to the Positive in this Pandemic with the 7 Spiritual Principles for Weight Loss Transformation and Optimal Health - Spiritual Principle #2, God Desires the Best For You. Click this link to learn more about the book, http://bit.ly/7SPWLTThough this pandemic has been horrible and has forever changed our lives, there are still positives to be found. If you have been able to slow down a bit, enjoy your family more, eat healthier, increase your exercise, start or continue a hobby, then you have experienced the good out of this incredible bad. Now as our nation works at reopening, it's important to hold onto the blessings, good habits - whatever was positive. In this episode of The Wellness Spotlight, I share how you can do this using the The 7 Spiritual Principles for Weight Loss Transformation and Optimal Health. For more information on my book, click the link, http://bit.ly/7SPWLT.About Elizabeth Madison, Registered Dietitian-Nutritionist:I am the Director of The Weight Loss Transformation Center. We specialize in weight management, diabetes, heart health and emotional eating. My team of Registered Dietitians and Nutritionists use a body, mind and spirit approach to help you achieve and maintain your health and wellness goals. Visit us at www.weightlosstransformation.com or call our office at 855-958-9958 for more information. 

As we continue to highlight the wellness of African-American men for the June Men's Health Month, I discuss eye health and communities of color with internationally recognized African-American ophthalmologist, Dr. Daniel Laroche. I then discuss successful diabetes management with Phillip Tavada, a community leader in Queens, NY.Episode GuestsDr. Daniel Laroche is a glaucoma specialist in New York, Director of Glaucoma Services and President of Advanced Eyecare of New York. He is affiliated with the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai, New York University, and Island Eye Surgical Center. He is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology with the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Medical Center. Dr. Laroche is a nationally recognized ophthalmologist as the former Chair of the Ophthalmology Section for the National Medical Association.He has been voted one of the top doctors in New York several years in a row and one of top Doctors in America. He is an exceptional glaucoma specialist and who possesses the best traits one would want in a medical doctor. He approaches his patients with care and respect, listening intently and asking questions to ensure that he fully understands their needs, and fully explains his course of treatment to encourage a positive experience.His offices are conveniently located in Southeast Queens (718-217-0424) and Uptown, Manhattan (212-663-0473) in New York City around the corner from the World famous Sylvia's restaurant. He can be reached by email at info@advancedeyecareny.com.Phillip Tavada is 62 and has been married to his best friend Donna Tavada for 33 years.They have 2 beautiful children together.He is a member of Allen AME church and Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. He currently volunteers as part of an outreach wellness team that checks in on seniors. He has completed 1 NYC marathon and 6 mini triathlons in New York City. He has also worked at HPD for 33 yrs as a Senior Outreach Coordinator.About Elizabeth Madison, Registered Dietitian-Nutritionist:I am the Director of The Weight Loss Transformation Center. We specialize in weight management, diabetes, heart health and emotional eating. My team of Registered Dietitians and Nutritionists use a body, mind and spirit approach to help you achieve and maintain your health and wellness goals. Visit us at www.weightlosstransformation.com or call our office at 866-958-9958 for more information. 

In this episode, our panel of amazing African-American men dedicated a segment of the show to the George Floyd murder and the subsequent protests for racial equality. The sharing between these amazing men was powerful. Our Panelists:Darryl Christopher Madison is a Special Education Teacher with the Department of Education. He is a teacher at the Bay School in Far Rockaway, NY. He has been with the DOE for 6 years now. When he is not teaching, he is running a non-profit organization called No Limits For Youth. His organization teaches the game of chess to children and adults across the city. Darryl is also a special event and portrait photographer based out of New York City. He is happily married to the host of tonight's program. They have been together for 31 years, and happily married for 24 years.A native of Queens, New York, DeWayne E. McKnight resides in Queens Village for twenty-years with his lovely wife Margaret, and from this lovely union they have two children Candice and Aaron.He is a Navy veteran who served and worked with the Security Task Force for U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell in Iceland and Israel. DeWayne has been a faithful Civil Servant for over twenty-six (26) years for the City of New York. Currently, he currently works for the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, as the Deputy Director for Finance Administration and Planning for the Division of Finance. Continuing to build community service, DeWayne serves as the Program Coordinator for a nonprofit human services agency, by the name of HeartShare Saint Vincent's. His motto in life is: “Don't ever give up! Because giving up is too easy.”For the past 20 years Anthony Kearse has worked as an Outsourcing Manager where his job has been managing the daily operations of Mail Centers, Shipping and Receiving Departments and Copy Centers of corporations in various industries ranging from legal to financial to retail.Anthony has been married for 25 years, has 5 children and 4 grandchildren. He iscommitted to marriage and family. He also has a passion for helping other married couples succeed. Anthony and his wife have been facilitators for Family Life Marriage Group Series.Currently they are facilitators for their church's Connect Group ministry.  Anthony also has a passion for building men and is a member of ICB – International Christian Brotherhood where he has been a team leader and a facilitator for men's small groups.Anthony serves on the board of Love, Hopes Anchor. He is most actively involved with their Trim Talk Initiative that seeks to educate and strengthen men in homeless shelters throughworkshops that prepare them for business success and life skills in addition to providing food,clothing and grooming materials.In 2007, William Tyson Jr. retired from a career in Law Enforcement at Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority.  In addition to spending more time with his family, William also took this free time to improve his overall health and to “improve his odds to be around for his family”.  Over the past 13  years, he has turned his life around and dedicated himself to helping others increase their odds…He has acted as:1) Life Coach for Diabetes – Montefiore-Albert Einstein2) A Shape Up New York Fitness Trainer3) Fitness Trainer at SNAP and Greater Allen CathedralAs with any journey, he has had obstacles but has persevered and succeeded in reducing his A1C levels, lowering and regulating his high blood pressure, and has adopted a vegetarian lifestyle.  In this past year alone, William has lost nearly 90 pounds with the advisement of Elizabeth Madison, exercise, and discipline .

The summer's here, and with it comes lots of outdoor cooking. Though we love to enjoy the fresh air and our favorite BBQ foods, we have to practice safe cooking in order to avoid food borne illnesses. In this webinar podcast, I provide valuable tips and resources that will help you enjoy the outdoors and keep you safe. About Elizabeth Madison, Registered Dietitian-Nutritionist:I am the Director of The Weight Loss Transformation Center. We specialize in weight management, diabetes, heart health and emotional eating. My team of Registered Dietitians and Nutritionists use a body, mind and spirit approach to help you achieve and maintain your health and wellness goals. Visit us at www.weightlosstransformation.com or call our office at 855-958-9958 for more information. This free webinar was sponsored by the Rochdale Village Community Center, as part of their community health and wellness initiatives.Rochdale Village is located in Jamaica, Queens, New York.  To learn more about the community center programs, please contact Julia Shaw Community Center Director, at jshaw@rochdalevillage.com.

In this episode of The Wellness Spotlight, we shared the challenges Men of Color face prioritizing their health and how to overcome them. My panelists have made great strides toward optimal health and want to share tips with you! Our Panelists:Darryl Christopher Madison is a Special Education Teacher with the Department of Education. He is a teacher at the Bay School in Far Rockaway, NY. He has been with the DOE for 6 years now. When he is not teaching, he is running a non-profit organization called No Limits For Youth. His organization teaches the game of chess to children and adults across the city. Darryl is also a special event and portrait photographer based out of New York City. He is happily married to the host of tonight's program. They have been together for 31 years, and happily married for 24 years. A native of Queens, New York, DeWayne E. McKnight resides in Queens Village for twenty-years with his lovely wife Margaret, and from this lovely union they have two children Candice and Aaron. He is a Navy veteran who served and worked with the Security Task Force for U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell in Iceland and Israel. DeWayne has been a faithful Civil Servant for over twenty-six (26) years for the City of New York. In his tenure, he has achieved many positions within City government. Currently, he currently works for the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, as the Deputy Director for Finance Administration and Planning for the Division of Finance. Continuing to build community service, DeWayne serves as the Program Coordinator for a nonprofit human services agency, by the name of HeartShare Saint Vincent's. His motto in life is: “Don't ever give up! Because giving up is too easy.”For the past 20 years Anthony Kearse has worked as an Outsourcing Manager where his job has been managing the daily operations of Mail Centers, Shipping and Receiving Departments and Copy Centers of corporations in various industries ranging from legal to financial to retail.Anthony has been married for 25 years, has 5 children and 4 grandchildren. He iscommitted to marriage and family. He also has a passion for helping other married couples succeed. Anthony and his wife have been facilitators for Family Life Marriage Group Series.Currently they are facilitators for their church's Connect Group ministry.  Anthony also has a passion for building men and is a member of ICB – International Christian Brotherhood where he has been a team leader and a facilitator for men's small groups.Anthony serves on the board of Love, Hopes Anchor. He is most actively involved with their Trim Talk Initiative that seeks to educate and strengthen men in homeless shelters throughworkshops that prepare them for business success and life skills in addition to providing food,clothing and grooming materials.In 2007, William Tyson Jr. retired from a career in Law Enforcement at Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority.  In addition to spending more time with his family, William also took this free time to improve his overall health and to “improve his odds to be around for his family”.  Over the past 13  years, he has turned his life around and dedicated himself to helping others increase their odds…He has acted as:1) Life Coach for Diabetes – Montefiore-Albert Einstein2) A Shape Up New York Fitness Trainer3) Fitness Trainer at SNAP and Greater Allen CathedralAs with any journey, he has had obstacles but has persevered and succeeded in reducing his A1C levels, lowering and regulating his high blood pressure, and has adopted a vegetarian lifestyle.  In this past year alone, William has lost nearly 90 pounds with the advisement of Elizabeth Madison, exercise, and discipline .

Is sugar addiction a real thing? There is some controversy to qualifying those intense cravings as an addiction. However, there IS a connection between your brain and those powerful feelings to eat sugary sweets. In this episode of The Wellness Spotlight, I'll show you why you crave those sweets, why it's hard to stop once you've started, and how to get control. About Elizabeth Madison, Registered Dietitian-Nutritionist:I am the Director of The Weight Loss Transformation Center. We specialize in weight management, diabetes, heart health and emotional eating. My team of Registered Dietitians and Nutritionists use a body, mind and spirit approach to help you achieve and maintain your health and wellness goals. Visit us at www.weightlosstransformation.com or call our office at 866-958-9958 for more information. I wish you many blessings on your wellness journey! 

56.6% of individuals who contract coronavirus also have hypertension. These individuals are at risk for having significantly more severe symptoms and higher mortality rates.  In this episode, I discuss the connection between hypertension and the coronavirus and  how to get control of your blood pressure to be in the best position to fight off disease.About Elizabeth Madison, Registered Dietitian-Nutritionist:I am the Director of The Weight Loss Transformation Center. We specialize in weight management, diabetes, heart health and emotional eating. My team of Registered Dietitians and Nutritionists use a body, mind and spirit approach to help you achieve and maintain your health and wellness goals. Visit us at www.weightlosstransformation.com or call our office at 866-958-9958 for more information. 

Now that we're home, it's a great opportunity to try some new meals that are budget-friendly, healthy and the whole family will love. Chef Andrea Fordyces shares two great recipes that are quick and easy. What makes them healthy is the Banza chickpea pasta and rice. Get the recipes with this link. https://weightlosstransformation.lpages.co/andrea-fordyce-recipes/The stay-at-home orders forced a lot of us into a fast transition to working from home, remote learning and teaching and just being still. Many were struck with the virus. But we are victors! In this eposide, my wonderful panel share their challenges and how they overcame those obstacles and developed a positive mindset so they could reclaim thier power in this pandemic. Their approaches will inspire and empower your wellness journey during this crisis! About Elizabeth Madison, Registered Dietitian-Nutritionist:I am the Director of The Weight Loss Transformation Center. We specialize in weight management, diabetes, heart health and emotional eating. My team of Registered Dietitians and Nutritionists use a body, mind and spirit approach to help you achieve and maintain your health and wellness goals. Visit us at www.weightlosstransformation.com or call our office at 866-958-9958 for more information. 

Is there too much on your plate: too many responsibilities, obligations, commitments? Do you feel like you have more things to do than time to do it? Do you feel like time for self-care is in short supply? When your ‘plate' is too full, it can lead to seeking comfort, distraction or reward with food. In this episode of The Wellness Spotlight, I discuss how to identify what's on your plate, how you're using food to cope, and how to move some of those things off your plate so you can add in self-care.Learn more about my Control the Controllable: How to Manage Emotional Eating Virtual Groups - https://weightlosstransformation.lpages.co/new-virtual-nutrition-wellness-groups/About Elizabeth Madison, Registered Dietitian-Nutritionist:I am the Director of The Weight Loss Transformation Center. We specialize in weight management, diabetes, heart health and emotional eating. My team of Registered Dietitians and Nutritionists use a body, mind and spirit approach to help you achieve and maintain your health and wellness goals. We provide virtual and onsite individual and group services. Visit us at www.weightlosstransformation.com or call our office at 866-958-9958 for more information. 

Emotional Eating - 5 Ways to Get Control - Rochdale Village WebinarDo you eat when you're stressed, bored, angry, anxious, tired? Do you eat to reward or comfort yourself? Do you eat :- late at night?- when you're past full?- when you're not really hungry?Are you frustrated because you can't stick to your diet for long?Are you snacking more than usual?Are you eating after dinner?EMOTIONAL EATING MAY BE THE REASON!Join me for this webinar and learn how to identify when you may be emotionally eating and how to get control.This webinar is highly interactive and engaging, so be ready to participate so we can all support each other on our wellness journeys.Presenter: Elizabeth M. Madison, Registered Dietitian, Weight Loss CoachThis free webinar was sponsored by the Rochdale Village Community Center, as part of their community health and wellness initiatives.Rochdale Village is located in Jamaica, Queens, New York.  To learn more about the community center programs, please contact Julia Shaw Community Center Director, at jshaw@rochdalevillage.com.

Is working from home wrecking your weight loss goals?A lot of us are now working from home due to the pandemic. This has probably caused major changes to your routine - when and what you eat, your exercise schedule, even how you interact with the people you live with, especially if they are also home all day. All these changes can have a negative effect on your weight. It's incredibly easy for the pounds to creep on. Add the enormous stress we're all feeling and you have a recipe for disaster – and weight gain.That's why it's critically important to develop and practice habits that will keep you healthy and on track with your weight loss goals. The webinar will teach you the best strategies for managing your weight while working from home. You'll learn:- Meal planning tips- Exercise routines- Stress management skillsThis webinar is highly interactive with great tips so take notes! This free webinar was sponsored by the Rochdale Village Community Center, as part of their community health and wellness initiatives.Rochdale Village is located in Jamaica, Queens, New York.  To learn more about the community center programs, please contact Julia Shaw Community Center Director, at jshaw@rochdalevillage.com.

In part 2 of Let's Talk About It: Stress, we'll discuss the best strategies to manage stress and how to get control over emotional eating. This webinar is highly interactive so bring a pen and pad!This free webinar was sponsored by the Rochdale Village Community Center, as part of their community health and wellness initiatives.Rochdale Village is located in Jamaica, Queens, New York.  To learn more about the community center programs, please contact Julia Shaw Community Center Director, at jshaw@rochdalevillage.com.

What exactly IS stress? How does it affect us physically and mentally? What are some the best ways to control stress so it doesn't manage you?In this webinar, we discuss:- What IS Stress?- Types of Stress- Types of Stressors- What's Stressing You Out?- How to CopeThis free webinar was sponsored by the Rochdale Village Community Center, as part of their community health and wellness initiatives.Rochdale Village is located in Jamaica, Queens, New York. To learn more about the community center programs, please contact Julia Shaw Community Center Director, at jshaw@rochdalevillage.com.

There are many misconceptions about the coronavirus.  These misconceptions can stoke fear and anxiety. They can also give you a false sense of security if you practice some of these ineffective strategies. In this Wellness Spotlight Thursday FB live edition, I review 7 ‘strategies' that have been touted as ways to fight the coronavirus. I then let you know if they are fact or fiction. I pray this information is helpful to you as we navigate this unprecedented season. May you stay safe and healthy. About Elizabeth Madison, Registered Dietitian-Nutritionist:I am the Director of The Weight Loss Transformation Center. We specialize in weight management, diabetes, heart health and emotional eating. My team of Registered Dietitians and Nutritionists use a body, mind and spirit approach to help you achieve and maintain your health and wellness goals. Visit us at www.weightlosstransformation.com or call our office at 866-958-9958 for more information. Many blessing on your wellness journey! 

This webinar is sponsored by the Rochdale Village Community Center, as part of their community health and wellness initiatives.Rochdale Village is located in Jamaica, Queens, New York.  To learn more about the community center programs, please call 718-276-5700. Topic: 5 Ways to Boost Your Immune System - That Really WorkWhat are the best strategies to keep your immune system in top fighting condition? Should you take supplements? Can you really fight viruses?This webinar will teach you: The role of the immune systemWhat weakens the immune systemWhat does not boost the immune system5 ways to boost your immune systemAbout Elizabeth Madison, Registered Dietitian-Nutritionist:I am the Director of The Weight Loss Transformation Center. We specialize in weight management, diabetes, heart health and emotional eating. My team of Registered Dietitians and Nutritionists use a body, mind and spirit approach to help you achieve and maintain your health and wellness goals. Visit us at www.weightlosstransformation.com or call our office at 866-958-9958 for more information. Many blessing on your wellness journey! Please share your comments - and share the podcast with family and friends! Let's empower each other! 

Don't sabotage your salad with high calorie, high sodium, super-processed salad dressings. On this episode of The Wellness Spotlight, I share 5 of my favorite salad dressings PLUS other tasty and healthy toppings. Want to watch the video? Click here - https://youtu.be/i1CRzybGJrkAbout Elizabeth Madison, Registered Dietitian-Nutritionist:I am the Director of The Weight Loss Transformation Center. We specialize in weight management, diabetes, heart health and emotional eating. My team of Registered Dietitians and Nutritionists use a body, mind and spirit approach to help you achieve and maintain your health and wellness goals. Visit us at www.weightlosstransformation.com or call our office at 866-958-9958 for more information. Many blessing on your wellness journey! 

Sleep plays a critical role in health. Poor sleep can affect every life area. It can increase your risk of developing some diseases like diabetes. It can make it harder to lose weight or fight off diseases. This is especially critical for communities of color who have unique traits that predispose them to sleep challenges This week's guest, Dr. Azizi Seixas, Assistant Professor at NYU Langone Health, in the Department of Population Health and Department of Psychiatry, will share how the quality of your sleep can affect your blood sugar, blood pressure, hormones, memory and even your ability to manage stress. Dr. Naa-Solo Tettey, Assistant Professor of Public Health at William Paterson University and the creator and director of the HeartSmarts faith-based cardiovascular health education program at New York Presbyterian Hospital, will share how a FAITH-BASED approach to heart health has saved hundreds of lives. I'd love hear your comments. Please leave a comment!About Elizabeth Madison, Registered Dietitian-Nutritionist:I am the Director of The Weight Loss Transformation Center. We specialize in weight management, diabetes, heart health and emotional eating. My team of Registered Dietitians and Nutritionists use a body, mind and spirit approach to help you achieve and maintain your health and wellness goals. Visit us at www.weightlosstransformation.com or call our office at 866-958-9958 for more information. Many blessing on your wellness journey! 

In part 2 of this podcast, I share the last 3 of the 6 surefire ways to prevent, reverse or effectively manage diabetes. Assaf Gal, Owner of three Crunch Fitness Centers in New York, discusses the role of fitness in diabetes management.  My guests on our Diabetes Roundtable discuss how these strategies resulted in the reversal and/or improvement of their A1c. amazing results. If they can do it, so can you! For more information about Assaf's Crunch Fitness Centers, visit http://crunchrochdale.com. I'd love hear your comments. Please leave a comment!About Elizabeth Madison, Registered Dietitian-Nutritionist:I am the Director of The Weight Loss Transformation Center. We specialize in weight management, diabetes, heart health and emotional eating. My team of Registered Dietitians and Nutritionists use a body, mind and spirit approach to help you achieve and maintain your health and wellness goals. Visit us at www.weightlosstransformation.com or call our office at 866-958-9958 for more information. Many blessing on your wellness journey! 

Diabetes is a preventable, reversible and manageable disease. You are not doomed to have it for life. There are strategies that can help you get control of this disease so it doesn't have control of you. I've worked with 100s of clients, helping them overcome or effectively manage diabetes. In this episode of The Wellness Spotlight, I give you a ‘Diabetes 101' and some successful strategies to empower your wellness journey:The 3 types of diabetesWhat does and does not cause diabetes3 surefire ways to prevent, reverse or control diabetes I asked Emara Grainger, Fitness Guru, to be my guest to discuss the role of fitness in conquering diabetes. You can reach her on Instagram at @endurancemome https://instagram.com/endurancemome?igshid=gde54wxucmjxAbout Elizabeth Madison, Registered Dietitian-Nutritionist:I am the Director of The Weight Loss Transformation Center. We specialize in weight management, diabetes, heart health and emotional eating. My team of Registered Dietitians and Nutritionists use a body, mind and spirit approach to help you achieve and maintain your health and wellness goals. Visit us at www.weightlosstransformation.com or call our office at 866-958-9958 for more information. Many blessing on your wellness journey! 

Cholesterol can clog your arteries, setting you up for a heart attack. But you can get rid of excess cholesterol by eating plaque-busting foods. In this Facebook Livestream episode of The Wellness Spotlight, I share 5 foods that will get rid of that cholesterol so you can keep your heart and arteries running smoothly. And I promise, these foods are tasty!! For more information on how to fight cholesterol, Text HEALTHYHEART to 4422 for a free download that I'll send directly to your email. About Elizabeth Madison, Registered Dietitian-Nutritionist:I am the Director of The Weight Loss Transformation Center. We specialize in weight management, diabetes, heart health and emotional eating. My team of Registered Dietitians and Nutritionists use a body, mind and spirit approach to help you achieve and maintain your health and wellness goals. Visit us at www.weightlosstransformation.com or call our office at 866-958-9958 for more information. I wish you many blessings on your wellness journey! 

Can you really remove plaque from your arteries, reverse high cholesterol and blood pressure, and decrease your dependence on medications? Dr. Ola Akinboboye, an internationally-known cardiologist, answers these questions and more. To learn more about Dr. Akinboboye's practice, visit his website, http://www.topheartdoctors.com, or call his office, 718-210-1793. About Elizabeth Madison, Registered Dietitian-Nutritionist:I am the Director of The Weight Loss Transformation Center. We specialize in weight management, diabetes, heart health and emotional eating. My team of Registered Dietitians and Nutritionists use a body, mind and spirit approach to help you achieve and maintain your health and wellness goals. Visit us at www.weightlosstransformation.com or call our office at 866-958-9958 for more information. I wish you many blessings on your wellness journey! 

On this episode of The Wellness Spotlight with Elizabeth Madison,  I discuss the Keto Diet, the most recent trendy diet that has taken the diet world by storm. There are celebrity fans and promoters and health care practitioners. But in the end, will it work for you? Listen in as I, (the voice of reason) discuss the pros and cons of this diet and give you some tips on how to create the best plan for your health goals. About Elizabeth Madison, Registered Dietitian-Nutritionist:I am the Director of The Weight Loss Transformation Center. We specialize in weight management, diabetes, heart health and emotional eating. My team of Registered Dietitians and Nutritionists use a body, mind and spirit approach to help you achieve and maintain your health and wellness goals. Visit us at www.weightlosstransformation.com or call our office at 866-958-9958 for more information.I wish you many blessings on your wellness journey!