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Cristina Sciavolino-Day, MD, LLC

Prevention does save lives. It is important to be proactive. My mission is to work as a team with you to optimize your health and wellness.

Internal medicine concierge practice with a focus on prevention and wellness. Limiting membership to only 300 patients, office visits are 1-2 hours and thorough. Availability to Dr. Sciavolino-Day will be optimized with each patient by cell phone, email and text. Also included are longer appointments in a relaxed setting, wellness planning, hospital overview, and telecommunication visits when you are away. Patient oriented care as it should be. Wellness, it all starts with you.

08/04/2025

If you’ve ever skipped meal prep because you were “too busy” only to find yourself starving, scavenging in the lunchroom, or hitting the drive-thru, oh friend, I get it. 🙋‍♀️

Meal prep feels like one more thing on an already packed to-do list. But here’s the truth no one talks about:
👉 Skipping it doesn’t save time: it just shifts the stress to later when you’re hungry, tired, and surrounded by less-than-healthy options.

The good news? Meal prep doesn’t have to mean spending your whole Sunday in the kitchen. With a few smart tricks (the ones I live by when my schedule is insane), you can have grab-and-go, high-protein meals that take minutes (not hours) to throw together.

Because fueling your body well shouldn’t feel like a full-time job. 💙

👉👉 Want my 3 favorite high-protein bowls you can make in under 10 minutes (no fancy prep, no chef skills needed)? Comment FAST and I’ll send them your way via email.

🫶, Cristina Sciavolino-Day, MD

** Educational post, not medical advice

08/02/2025

Okay, hear me out👇

You don’t need to starve yourself, live on salads, or spend an hour at the gym every day to lose weight.

It’s not the giant, dramatic changes that get results. It’s the tiny, consistent ones you barely notice stacking up.

These 6 hacks are exactly what I use (and what I give my patients) to stop cravings, keep energy steady, and actually burn fat without eating less.

And if you think these are small? Wait until you try my 10 little moves that secretly burn calories all day long.

Drop the word “TINY” below in the comments, and I’ll send them straight to you. Your future self will thank you. 💙

🫶, Cristina Sciavolino-Day, MD

**Educational post, not medical advice

07/23/2025

You’re eating “pretty healthy.” You’re walking more. You’re trying to do everything right. But the scale won’t budge.

Sound familiar?

As a physician who gained 60+ pounds during menopause (and lost nearly 70), I can tell you: it’s not always the big things holding you back.

It’s the tiny, automatic habits you don’t even notice anymore.

The extra bites, the missed meals, the all-or-nothing weekends… they seem harmless, but over time? They stack up.

This post is a breakdown of the 10 microhabits that were secretly making weight loss harder for me and for almost every client I’ve worked with.

You might be doing 3, 5, even 7 of them, and the good news? They’re totally fixable.

👉 If one of your struggles is falling into the “just grab something” trap, I made 5 high-protein, anti-inflammatory soups you can prep ahead. They’re perfect for summer, and even better for your goals.
💬 Comment SUMMER and I’ll send them your way.

Start being aware of these habits so it’s easier to improve them. 🌸

🫶, Cristina Sciavolino-Day, MD

**Educational post, not medical advice.

07/14/2025

Let me say something I wish more women heard before they gave up:

It’s not that you’re lazy.
It’s not that you’re doing it all wrong.
It’s that no one ever taught you what actually matters when it comes to sustainable weight loss, especially after 40.

Most of the women I work with are trying. They’re eating “clean,” working out, cutting carbs, pushing harder…and still stuck.

When that happens, we usually blame ourselves (👈 Does this sound familiar? I was guilty of this for sure).

But here’s the truth:
Most women are making the same small mistakes, not because they’re not smart, but because no one ever explained the science behind why it’s not working.

That’s why I created this post.
To share the five most common mistakes I see in my practice, again and again. Things that secretly sabotage your progress from the inside out.

Not dramatic. Not flashy. But real.

Because when you understand why your body is stuck, you finally start to feel back in control.

👉 If this hit home and you want the next steps, I created a free guide with the first 5 physician-backed strategies to help you start shrinking belly fat without starving yourself.

👉👉 Just comment BELLY below and I’ll send you The Belly Fat Fix totally free.

You’re not broken. You’ve just never been given the full story.💙

🫶, Cristina Sciavolino-Day, MD

**Educational post, not medical advice

07/05/2025

You’re eating better.
You’re moving more.
And somehow… the weight still won’t budge.

As a physician, I see this every single week — women who are doing “everything right” but still gaining weight or staying stuck. It’s not laziness. It’s not lack of willpower.

There are real medical reasons this happens especially after 40.
👉 Insulin resistance
👉 Low muscle mass
👉 Sleep disruption
👉 High cortisol
👉 Hormonal shifts in perimenopause

And most women are never told how these work together to slow metabolism, drive hunger, and make fat storage feel automatic.

But here’s the truth: you’re not broken. Your body is just protecting you in ways that no one explained.

I gained over 60 pounds during menopause. I’ve been there.
And I’ve also reversed it by working with my body, not against it.

It took time. It took a plan. But it never involved starving, extreme dieting, or living at the gym.

If you’re ready for a small first step 👉 Comment PLAN below and I’ll send you my free 3-day meal plan designed to fuel your metabolism, balance hormones, and reduce inflammation. It’s what I wish someone had handed me when I felt the most stuck.

You deserve answers. You deserve to feel like yourself again. 💙

🫶, Cristina Sciavolino-Day, MD

post, not medical advice

07/03/2025

I read this quote the other day and it hit me like a punch in the gut:
“Don’t be so attached to who you are in the present that you don’t give the future version of you a chance.”

And I couldn’t stop thinking about you.

The you who’s tired of starting over.
The you who’s tried everything.
The you who’s frustrated, stuck, and wondering if change is even possible anymore.
The you who feels like giving up.

I’ve been there. I know what it feels like to fail again and again and still wake up the next morning feeling trapped in the same body, the same habits, the same cycle.

But hear me:
That future version of you: the one who feels stronger, lighter, freer — she’s still waiting.

She’s not gone. She’s not unreachable. She’s just waiting for you to stop believing the lie that you’re meant to stay stuck.

Start with one small shift.
I’ll show you the first five steps I used to lose nearly 70 lbs not through restriction or willpower, but through science-backed, sustainable changes.

💬 Comment “method” below and I’ll send them your way. Because you’re not finished yet. You’re just getting started.

🫶, Cristina Sciavolino-Day, MD

*Educational post, not medical advice

06/21/2025

“I’m over 50 — should I be getting different tests now?”

The answer is YES.
But not just any tests, the right ones.

As a physician (and someone who’s been through this myself), I can tell you:
There are so many signs women miss because we’ve been told to brush things off…

➤ Gaining weight even though nothing changed?
➤ Exhausted, but your doctor says your labs are “fine”?
➤ Struggling with sleep, mood, or stubborn belly fat?

You don’t need another generic checklist. You need someone who understands how your body works now.

In this post, I’m sharing 10 tests I never skip for myself, my patients, and every woman I care about over 50.

📌 Save this and bring it to your next appointment. Because reactive medicine isn’t enough anymore, prevention is everything.

👇
And if you’re ready to move better, feel stronger, and stop relying on willpower alone…

💬 Comment “MOVE” and I’ll send you 10 simple strength-based exercises I used to help lose 68 pounds (no gym, no guesswork — just consistency that works).

🫶, Cristina Sciavolino-Day, MD

**Educational post, not medical advice

06/10/2025

You’re not imagining it.
You’re more tired than you used to be. Your mood dips faster. Your body feels slower and it’s not just “getting older.”

One of the biggest shifts I see in women over 45 is a drop in vitamin D and it impacts way more than just bones.

Low levels can quietly lead to:
💤 Constant fatigue
😣 Irritability or mood changes
📉 Slower metabolism
🧠 Brain fog
📈 Insulin resistance & belly fat

Here’s the kicker: most women have no idea they’re deficient, especially if they haven’t had a proper 25(OH)D level checked.

But this is only one piece of the puzzle. If your energy, mood, or metabolism has changed… there may be other nutrient deficiencies playing a role too.

💬 Comment “Revive” and I’ll send you my list of the 5 most common ones I see in women over 45 and how you can improve them naturally through food.

🫶, Cristina Sciavolino-Day, MD

**Educational post, not medical advice

06/02/2025

You’re not imagining it.
You’re not just stressed.
You’re not “just getting older.”

These symptoms might seem random — a little extra bloat, mood swings, sleep issues, or afternoon crashes…But they could actually be the earliest signs of perimenopause.

As a physician (and a woman who went through it myself), I can tell you this: Perimenopause usually doesn’t start with hot flashes. It starts with the subtle shifts — the ones most women dismiss or get told are “normal.”

But when you recognize the signs early, you can make small shifts to rebalance hormones (cortisol and insulin especially), reduce symptoms, and finally feel more like yourself again.

👉👉 If any of these hit home, you’re not alone. Comment SHIFT and I’ll send you 5 easy things to start doing right now over 5 days to help your hormones (and your energy, your sleep, and your waistline).

🫶, Cristina Sciavolino-Day, MD

**Educational post, not medical advice

05/26/2025

Let’s talk about the bathing suit. 👙

Not the one on the rack.
Not the one in your drawer.
The one you avoid.
The one that somehow makes you forget how far you’ve come… and only see what you still want to fix.

Here’s what I want you to know:

You’re not the only one who feels this way. You’re not the only one who’s stood in a dressing room, stared at your reflection, and felt the sting of self-judgment. You’re not the only one who’s skipped the beach, canceled the invite, or layered on a cover-up—not for the sun, but for protection from your own thoughts.

And you are not broken for feeling this way.

But I also want you to know this:

🌟 There are small, powerful things you can do—not to shrink yourself, but to show up for yourself.

In this post, I’m sharing 10 swimsuit confidence tips that have nothing to do with weight loss…and everything to do with helping you feel good now.

Because your body isn’t waiting for a number to be valuable. And you shouldn’t wait another summer to enjoy your life.

👉👉 PS: If you’re also looking for real, sustainable weight loss support that doesn’t shame you or starve you…Comment METHOD and I’ll send you the first five physician-backed steps that actually work after 40.

You deserve to feel good again.
In your skin. In your suit. In your life.

🫶, Cristina Sciavolino-Day, MD

** Educational post, not medical advice

05/24/2025

You’ve been trying.
You’re watching your salt. Maybe even your weight. But your blood pressure? Still high. Still frustrating. Still unpredictable.

What no one tells you is that it’s often not just your diet.

It’s the little daily habits that quietly raise your BP without you realizing it.
❌ That first cup of coffee on an empty stomach? Spike.
❌ Skipping water all day, then downing a full glass at night? Strain.
❌ Reaching for Advil more often than you think? Yes—that too.

When you’re over 40, your body becomes more sensitive to stress in every form—and that includes your morning routine, hydration, and even the meds you think are helping.

👉 But here’s the good news: these habits are fixable.
And once you know how to change them, your numbers (and your energy) can change too.

👉👉 Want my cheat sheet of 3 quick lunch recipe swaps that support healthy blood pressure—without dieting or obsessing over sodium? Comment HEART and I’ll send it to you.

(Yes, they’re simple. Yes, they’re delicious. Yes, they work.)

🫶, Cristina Sciavolino-Day, MD

** Educational post, not medical advice

05/20/2025

You’re not lazy. You’re not broken. And no—you’re not imagining it.

If you’re over 40 and gaining weight even though you’re eating less, moving more, and doing “all the right things”…

There’s a medical reason why.

Your hormones are shifting.
Your metabolism is slowing.
Your stress, sleep, and cravings? All impacted.

This isn’t about willpower. It’s about physiology.

As a physician (who went through this myself), I can tell you: The old weight loss advice just doesn’t work anymore.

So what does work?

A smarter approach that supports your hormones, metabolism, and mindset—without starvation or overexercising.

If you’re nodding along, I made something just for you:

My First 5-Steps Guide to Losing Weight After 40—Without Starving or Guessing. It’s the first 5 steps of many but they serve as an essential start to finally losing the stubborn weight.

It’s completely free and based on the same method I used to lose nearly 70 pounds and keep it off.

👉👉 Comment “METHOD” below and I’ll send it straight to your inbox.

Let’s stop blaming ourselves—and start getting answers that actually work.

🫶, Cristina Sciavolino-Day, MD

**Educational post, not medical advice

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Tuesday	8am - 3pm
Wednesday	8am - 3pm
Thursday	8am - 3pm
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