What's Your Why?
Wellness & Weight Management
Bonnie Diane Costa, DNP, FNP-BC
Obesity Medicine Certified
Philosophy
Why do any of us, DO, anything?
The reasons behind what we do are the fuel of life. The best reasons are what keep us going. Knowledge is power. Be well. Be strong. Mentally. Physically. Yes, all of these things. But why? To be lighter. To be tougher. To live longer. To see our loved ones grow, and show up for them physically and emotionally? What is it for you?
The best evidence-based outcomes for wellness and sustainable weight loss all require motivation, devotion, drive, commitment, intention, and consistent acknowledgement of our own 'why', whether it intrinsic or extrinsic, or a combination of both. The why gets us to adhere to a healthier path.
Here at What's Your Why?, even if you aren't sure of your 'why', or are feeling hopeless, I want to help you learn, grow, and become the best possible version of yourself. When you come into my office, I want to welcome you to the first day, of the rest of your life. Increased knowledge, gratitude for your body, and mindfulness are the keys to living your best life. I am my patients' information source, and reminder that we get one life, one body, and together, we must seize the day, every day.
Healthy and SAFE weight loss is a multifactorial journey
Nutritional Intelligence
Nutritional Intelligence
Nutritional Intelligence
I will share everything from book titles to recipes. Nutritional consultation will be based entirely on your needs and goals. I will provide evidence-based tips and tricks that will support and improve your relationship with food. Real, quality food, is not only delicious, but have medicinal effects on our bodies.
Restorative Sleep
Nutritional Intelligence
Nutritional Intelligence
In order to be successful on your weight loss journey, you must be getting restorative sleep. Often times, a referral may need to be made to be evaluate for sleep apnea. The hormonal imbalances and dysregulation that occurs in the body that poorly sleeps keeps weight on, or makes it impossible to lose weight.
Hydration
Nutritional Intelligence
Mental Health & Physical Activity
Most individuals don't get enough water. Additionally, most are unaware that to be successful with weight loss, we must be appropriately hydrated.
Mental Health & Physical Activity
Mental Health & Physical Activity
Mental Health & Physical Activity
Stress releases cortisol and will keep weight on or make losing weight almost impossible. I will provide everything from support to de-stressing tips and books/resources to explore.
Physical activity consultation will be whatever you need or are looking for. Whether it a specific plan to a lesson in FORM for specific exercises. Movement is medicine.
Self Regulation and Planning
Mental Health & Physical Activity
Self Regulation and Planning
Those who are successful in weight loss and keep it off long term self-regulate in some way shape or form that serves them. From SMART goals, to journaling, to apps and smart watches or calendars, having a plan, and keeping that appointment with YOURSELF, sustains healthy change and achieves goals. Getting started is the toughest part. The way you feel once you do will keep you going.
Support
Mental Health & Physical Activity
Self Regulation and Planning
Support from a medical professional such as myself, alongside finding other social supports in your day to day life, will keep you on your journey to your healthiest self. Once an established patient of mine, you will have access through our patient portal to direct message me as you need.