Jennifer Szall

Wellness Warrior, The Dr. Oz Show
Blog Posts

Joining Dr. Oz is a panel of experts from across the country, representing different medical disciplines, genders, and opinions. Together, they're creating a center for health and wellness information where no topic is off limits.

As I write my final Oz blog, I’m filled with many emotions as I reflect on how far an average woman like me has come. I’ve climbed many mountains in my life, I found strength to pull myself out of...

Added to Weight Loss, Wellness Warrior, Wellness on Wed 11/09/2011

We all know that stress can lead to overeating or eating junk food. Five years ago, I made a decision to transform my life from ordinary to extraordinary! I transformed myself inside and out. Now...

Added to Wellness Warrior, Wellness, Diet on Sat 10/01/2011

Many people have told me that I bring a ray of sunshine wherever I go. I’ve learned that shining bright like the sun can come naturally if you put yourself first by eating right, exercising and...

Added to Wellness Warrior, Wellness on Mon 09/05/2011

There are so many ways to eat right and exercise and we all know those two go hand-in-hand. What if I were to tell you that with one simple step you could lose weight and start to get in shape?...

Added to Wellness Warrior, Wellness, Weight Loss, Nutrition, Fitness, Diet on Mon 08/01/2011

I have 36 more days to say good bye before I move to Tampa. I’ve given my notice at work and the gym. I continue to bust my butt working hard every day to get to where I’m going and I’m realizing...

Added to Wellness Warrior, Wellness, Weight Loss on Mon 07/25/2011

Time is marching on and things are happening quickly with my divorce and my move from Connecticut to Tampa, FL. I have a new start and it’s exciting and challenging! I refuse to ask for financial...

Added to Wellness Warrior, Wellness, Weight Loss on Wed 07/20/2011

You all know how I love to try new things? Well, I spent this last week in Tampa, FL and it was the best vacation I’ve ever had! Tampa has a hotness to it that just makes me feel so alive...

Added to Wellness Warrior on Tue 07/19/2011

As many of you know, I have been through many changes over the last 4 years, starting with my 73 pound weight loss. Sometimes I feel like I have the “old” me back, prior to having children, but...

Added to Wellness Warrior, Wellness, Weight Loss, Diet on Tue 07/05/2011

You read that right: I now weigh 128 pounds, making my total weight loss 73 pounds! Not bad for 5'7". For 4 years I maintained my 61 pound weight loss. My weight would hover between 138 and 141...

Added to Wellness Warrior, Wellness, Weight Loss, Nutrition, Diet on Mon 06/27/2011

This week I would like to share with you some of the little things that I do every day. These small changes to my lifestyle have helped me lose 71 pounds and now help me maintain my weight loss....

Added to Wellness Warrior, Wellness, Weight Loss, Nutrition, Diet on Tue 06/21/2011

Those of you who follow my blogs may know that I often used the dieting excuse, “Oh I fell off the wagon again!” I always told myself that I would start over next Monday. Wow, was I wrong! This...

Added to Diet, Weight Loss, Wellness, Wellness Warrior on Thu 06/16/2011

My soon-to-be ex-husband and I came to a mutual agreement and last week and we shared the news of our upcoming divorce. It wasn’t the way we wanted to share it, but it happened. The word is out...

Added to Wellness Warrior, Wellness on Mon 06/06/2011

Many of you ask me for my advice about how to lose weight, get in shape, be happier and live the life you want. There’s one big problem. You’re not doing what I do, and that’s why it isn’t working...

Added to Wellness Warrior, Wellness, Weight Loss, Fitness, Diet on Tue 05/31/2011

This past winter, my 12 year old daughter, Summer, broke her ankle. During the time she was healing she gained 20 pounds! She was in a wheel chair, had to give up her winter time sports and spent...

Life is a journey with many mountains for us to climb and always more than one path to choose from. On my personal journey, I have found that by choosing the path of a healthy lifestyle, I have...

Added to Wellness Warrior, Wellness, Fitness, Diet on Mon 05/16/2011

When it comes to sex, you have to go crazy! I’d like to share with you some tips that I’ve learned from Dr. Oz’s book , YOU: Being Beautiful to improve your sex life. No one wants the...

Added to Wellness Warrior, Wellness, Sex and Relationships on Mon 05/09/2011

Let’s first remember that diets don’t work. It’s all about making lifestyle change. After I read Dr. Oz’s book YOU: On a Diet, I took action right away by starting to make those lifestyle...

Added to Wellness Warrior, Wellness, Weight Loss, Nutrition, Diet on Mon 05/02/2011

Excuses! I know I’ve talked about this before, but I think it’s time for a refresher. Countless times I am asked for advice on diet, exercise, general well being, and weight loss. Countless times...

Added to Wellness Warrior, Wellness, Weight Loss on Mon 04/25/2011

You know the feeling of a full stomach, a content and happy stomach, a satisfied stomach? I am going to give you some of my helpful tips to keep you feeling satisfied while losing or maintaining...

Added to Wellness Warrior, Wellness, Weight Loss, Nutrition, Diet on Mon 04/18/2011

My life has been in constant flux over the last 4 years. Despite the challenges I faced and the mountains I climbed, the one thing I always put first is my drive to do what I love: teach fitness...

Added to Wellness Warrior, Wellness on Mon 04/11/2011

As many of you know, thanks to Dr. Oz, I have transformed my life and continue to do so. Below are some of my simple steps for you to follow in the hopes that you can do the same.

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Added to Wellness Warrior, Wellness, Weight Loss, Diet on Mon 04/04/2011

When I think back to 4 years ago, I remember what it felt like to be an unhappy, overweight, over-medicated mom and waitress. Then, I think about how today I am a happy, physically fit, healthy,...

Added to Wellness, Weight Loss, Diet, Wellness Warrior on Wed 03/30/2011

What if there is a reason why you are holding yourself back from eating right, exercising, and looking and feeling your best? Are you afraid of being your best and looking your best? If you make...

Added to Wellness Warrior, Weight Loss, Diet on Mon 03/14/2011

When I originally read Dr.Oz’s book YOU: on a Diet, learning some basic facts really helped me along on my weight-loss journey. Now I will share with you some of my favorite tips.
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Added to Nutrition, Diet, Wellness Warrior on Mon 03/07/2011

What if I told you that you could have all that you desire? That new body, relationship, healthy life style, and a job you love! Well, it’s true you can have it all, but the work begins within!...

Added to Fitness, Wellness, Wellness Warrior on Mon 02/28/2011

Unlike the “kiss of death,” the “kiss of health” opens doors and windows of opportunity that otherwise would not have opened! When we are healthy, we work better because we have more energy to do...

Added to Wellness Warrior, Wellness on Mon 02/21/2011

I bet you didn’t know that even Dr. Oz’s Wellness Warriors can have bad days, stressful times and even unhappy moments! As my life continues to change as a result of my weight loss, body...

Added to Wellness Warrior, Diet, Fitness, Wellness on Mon 02/14/2011

What an amazing feeling it was to be on The Dr. Oz Show, standing in the Truth Tube and having Dr. Oz reveal my “RealAge” – it used to be 55, and I was able to bring that RealAge down to 34!...

Added to Wellness Warrior, Wellness, Weight Loss on Mon 02/07/2011

Now that I have your attention, I’m going to share with you some things I’ve learned from Dr. Oz at the beginning of my weight-loss journey. These things really helped me realize that it was time...

Added to Wellness Warrior, Weight Loss, Wellness on Tue 02/01/2011

Countless times I hear the same old story: how you can’t lose weight despite the fact that you hardly ever eat, or you only eat 1 meal a day, or even better – you’re afraid to snack in between...

Added to Wellness Warrior, Diet, Fitness, Weight Loss on Tue 01/25/2011

This week I would like to give you advice on eating out and also talk a bit about my personal life and my struggle as an actress, or should I say, a waitress! I have been a waitress for 24 years,...

Added to Wellness Warrior, Diet, Wellness on Mon 01/17/2011

Sex is a huge part of everyone’s life. In fact, if you don’t stay satisfied in your sex life, you may use food to fill the void and gain weight as a result. When you take care of yourself through...

Added to Wellness Warrior, Wellness, Sex and Relationships on Mon 01/10/2011

A new year could mean a new you; all you have to do is stop your excuses! As one of Dr. Oz’s Wellness Warriors, I’ve heard every excuse in the book. I always do my best to offer you all my best...

Merry Christmas and happy holidays to everyone! My gift to you for the holiday is the gift of helping you learn how to live in the present moment. When you start to live this way, it helps you...

Added to Wellness Warrior, Wellness, Holidays on Tue 12/21/2010

‘Twas the night before Christmas and you’ve had enough! So many of you do so much during the holiday season, and sometimes it’s too much. I’m a big believer in giving as much as you can to pay it...

Added to Wellness Warrior, Wellness on Mon 12/13/2010

As many of you know, I believe in “the secret” and I believe that it has led me to where I am now in my life for a reason. I used to be a real “yes person.” I worried about what others thought and...

Added to Wellness Warrior, Holidays, Wellness on Mon 12/06/2010

I ran the Manchester Turkey Day Road Race with my team of 3 in our matching Wellness Warrior t-shirts! I am beyond proud of both Jamie and Brenda for finishing the 4.7 mile race with me. I learned...

Added to Wellness Warrior, Wellness, Fitness on Mon 11/29/2010

I’ve come a long way, baby, but I also put in lots of hard work and 100% dedication into becoming who I want to be. Four years ago, if you told me I’d be up on a stage in front of 20-80 people at...

Added to Wellness, Wellness Warrior, Fitness, Holidays on Mon 11/22/2010

The holiday season has arrived; the most giving time of the year! We are all extra busy during this time of year, and it may be even harder to give to yourself first. But, it’s still the most...

Added to Wellness Warrior, Fitness, Diet, Holidays on Mon 11/15/2010

One of the biggest reasons that Dr. Oz’s plan has worked so well for me in losing weight and now maintaining my weight for more than 3 1/2 years is because it’s not a diet – it’s a lifestyle...

Added to Wellness Warrior, Diet, Weight Loss on Mon 11/08/2010

These are the rules and you must follow them in order to get healthy, lose or maintain your weight! I spend a lot of time trying to help and offer advice to many of you, but you must follow the...

Added to Wellness Warrior, Wellness, Weight Loss on Tue 11/02/2010

So many of you ask me where my high energy level comes from and how can you get from being so sleepy all the time to the energizer-bunny-kind of energy that I always have. Here is your answer!...

Added to Wellness Warrior, Diet, Fitness on Mon 10/25/2010

If you can commit to giving me just 2 weeks, I can change your life. I promise! When I first went on Dr. Oz’s healthy eating plan, I may have been feeling satisfied, but I missed my usual foods...

Added to Wellness Warrior, Diet, Nutrition, Weight Loss on Mon 10/18/2010

This week I’d like to talk about how very important it is for you to seek out a family member or friend; someone who no will be there to support you and not judge you matter what is happening in...

Added to Wellness Warrior, Weight Loss, Wellness on Mon 10/11/2010

Who doesn’t love comfort foods? I know I do! That being said, once I started Dr. Oz’s plan, I knew once again I would have to reinvent my favorite comfort foods. I certainly wasn’t going to give...

Added to Wellness Warrior, Diet, Recipes, Weight Loss on Mon 10/04/2010

I decided to write my first book! Now that I’ve made this decision to write my first of many books, I would like to hear from you. What would you like me to write my first book about? I can...

Added to Wellness Warrior, Fitness, Wellness on Mon 09/27/2010

When I was stuck in my rut, I can’t tell you how many times I said, “I’ll start my diet on Monday!” It never worked! Following Dr. Oz’s plan is a lifestyle change, not a diet, which is why it...

Added to Wellness Warrior, Wellness, Weight Loss on Fri 09/24/2010

It’s football season, and that means time for some yummy, healthy snacks – that even the tough guys will like, and probably not even think that they are eating healthy! Remember, I came up with...

Added to Wellness Warrior, Diet, Nutrition, Recipes on Mon 09/13/2010

This week I’m asking you to join me in the race I run every year. I want as many of you as possible to run with me as my “Wellness Warrior” team in the 74th Manchester Road Race! As most of you...

Added to Wellness Warrior, Wellness, Fitness on Mon 09/06/2010

I’m sharing this part of my story with you all in hopes that you will take my advice and maybe give “the secret” a chance to work for you! As you all know after I read Dr. Oz’s book, You: On a...

Added to Wellness Warrior, Wellness, Weight Loss on Tue 08/31/2010

This week I'd like to help you obtain a new type of understanding so that you can achieve a new dream!

 

Words are powerful. In fact, they shape our lives whether we are aware...

Added to Wellness Warrior, Weight Loss, Diet on Tue 08/31/2010

I've shared a few of my favorite things to eat and recipes with a few of my fans and friends. I decided to share some more of my favorites with everyone this week, along with a couple inexpensive...

Added to Wellness Warrior, Recipes, Nutrition, Diet on Mon 08/16/2010

I'm writing this because I've heard so many of your stories  and I think it's only fair that I share with you more of my own story, my struggle…my weight loss journey to success. I know how...

Added to Weight Loss on Tue 08/10/2010

To my fans, friends and followers, this is my dream for you! As you know, getting to meet Dr. Oz and thank him in person for my success was a dream come true! Now I have a new dream and a new...

Added to Wellness Warrior, Weight Loss, Diet on Tue 08/03/2010

Being Dr. Oz's #1 Ultimate Fan has been an honor! After the show I was on first aired, many people wanted my advice about weight loss and nutrition. It has been my absolute pleasure to be able to...

Added to Wellness Warrior, Weight Loss, Diet, Fitness on Tue 07/27/2010

I'd like to offer any of you who are on any kind of prescription medication my own personal story and advice. Remember to always check with your doctor before making any changes! I hope this part...

Added to Wellness Warrior, Wellness on Tue 07/20/2010

In my attempts to help those of you who have asked me for help or follow my weekly blogs, I’m still hearing things like, “Jennifer, I just can’t get motivated!” and “Jennifer, I’m not happy with...

Added to Wellness Warrior, Weight Loss, Wellness on Mon 07/12/2010

Here are a baker's dozen of my favorite sizzling summertime tips to help keep you motivated, push you through plateaus, keep you hydrated, and make sure you're getting all those fruits and veggies...

Added to Wellness Warrior, Weight Loss, Fitness, Diet on Tue 07/06/2010

Prior to appearing on the The Dr. Oz Show, and after losing weight and getting healthy, I took on the training to become a certified kick instructor. I had never done anything like that...

Added to Wellness Warrior, Wellness, Weight Loss on Mon 06/28/2010

I’d like to share with you some of my secrets that keep me true and honest to myself. I believe this attitude is very important in leading a healthy lifestyle.

 

Always be true...

Added to Wellness Warrior, Wellness, Weight Loss on Mon 06/21/2010

This week I’m sharing with you some of my healthy summertime treats that I’ve come up with!

 

Tall, dark and sweet! If you have a sweet tooth, you’ll love this one! Pick your...

Added to Wellness Warrior, Nutrition, Diet, Recipes on Mon 06/21/2010

Many of us eat for emotional reasons. We use food to make up for other needs that aren't met. The truth is that having sex could improve your chances of losing weight. Having sex can also reduce...

Added to Wellness Warrior, Sex and Relationships, Weight Loss on Mon 06/07/2010

With Memorial Day weekend behind us, summertime has begun and one of my healthiest, favorite summertime foods is salsa. Here are some things I combine with it and my very own salsa recipe!...

Added to Wellness Warrior, Nutrition, Recipes, Diet on Tue 06/01/2010

Many of you have been curious about what is a regular day for me. This is how I do what I do and maintain it all.

 

Every morning when I wake up, the first thing I say is “Thank...

Added to Wellness Warrior, Wellness, Nutrition, Fitness on Mon 05/24/2010

My name is Jennifer Lynn. I'm not perfect; I'm real. Welcome to my journey.

 

As I write this blog today, I'm inviting you to get to know the more authentic Jennifer. My life...

Added to Wellness Warrior, Wellness, Weight Loss on Tue 05/18/2010

Let me start by saying that when I was overweight and not healthy, I lost all my confidence. I was very sad and lonely, missing out on what life had to offer me.

 

I was on...

Added to Wellness Warrior, Fitness, Weight Loss on Tue 05/11/2010

Time after time so many of you have asked me, “Jen, how can I get the body I desire? What else can I do besides eating healthy and doing cardio?”

 

The answer is weight lifting...

Added to Weight Loss, Fitness on Mon 05/03/2010

Many of you have asked me, “How can I stay on Dr. Oz’s plan when I have a family or a significant other to shop and cook for as well?” You say they won’t eat the healthy stuff, and I say all you...

Added to Recipes, Family Health, Diet on Mon 04/26/2010

I’d like to start by saying that I know fully how it makes you feel inside and out when you are overweight or unhealthy. There were times in my life when I wouldn’t even leave my house except to...

Added to Wellness Warrior, Fitness, Diet on Mon 04/19/2010

Many of you have asked me what diet is good. Many of you have told me what diet you are on. Sometimes they are working for you, and sometimes not.

 

As a “yo-yo dieter” for...

Added to Wellness Warrior, Weight Loss, Nutrition, Diet on Tue 04/13/2010

Magic is what I like to call it. It’s also called the “secret.” It’s the power of positive thinking, and the energy we are all made of, and it plays an important role in my weight loss/maintenance...

Added to Wellness Warrior, Wellness, Weight Loss on Mon 04/05/2010

Now that I have your attention, let me tell you just what these 3 so-called “evil” items can do for you to make your life heavenly!

 

Sex: We need to stay satisfied in all areas...

Added to Wellness Warrior, Sex and Relationships, Nutrition on Wed 03/31/2010

You say you are busy, but I say that’s no excuse!

 

Before I was on The Dr. Oz Show, I had many friends come to me for advice on weight loss and exercise. May of them did not...

Added to Wellness Warrior, Weight Loss, Nutrition, Fitness on Mon 03/22/2010

It’s a dark, bitter, cold, rainy Saturday morning. You are laying in bed trying to get motivated enough to get that dreaded exercise in, but you just can’t do it.

 

Wrong! You...

Added to Wellness Warrior, Weight Loss, Fitness on Mon 03/15/2010

Healthy weight – 2 very important words that have stuck with me from the beginning of my weight-loss/maintenance journey, so let's talk about them!


No one is the same, and not...

Added to Weight Loss, Nutrition, Fitness on Mon 03/08/2010

Last week we talked about cleaning out your cupboards and refrigerators and stocking them up with healthier choices. I also mentioned preparing snacks/oatmeal ahead of time so that you have them...

Added to Wellness Warrior, Weight Loss, Nutrition, Fitness on Mon 03/01/2010

When I appeared on the show, I shared my recipe for healthy apple pie. You’ll find it below. Enjoy!

 

Ingredients

6-8 medium size apples

4 ...

Added to Wellness Warrior, Weight Loss, Recipes, Nutrition, Diet on Wed 02/24/2010

I just became one of Dr. Oz's Wellness Warriors and I am dedicated to helping YOU! I'd like to start by saying that each week I will give you a personal Tip/Assignment of the Week. These are...

Added to Wellness Warrior, Weight Loss, Diet on Tue 02/23/2010