One of my favorite strategies for weight loss and healthy eating is to ‘crowd in’ healthier foods, rather than to remove foods from your diet. Pulling out foods or food groups can be frustrating and feel very restrictive. Feeling restricted can lead to bingeing on junk...
Meet Lynn. Lynn has been eating 'low carb' for months and didn't see any downward movement on the scale. She was eating very little and didn't think she could eat any less to feed her body. She was frustrated. She was ready to give up. She felt like she...
Do you find yourself grazing through the day? The latest research suggests that eating 3 meals, with minimum snacks is the best approach to maintain your weight. When the hunger pangs hit between lunch and dinner, you’ll have better results with a snack that will...
One of the first things I recommend to new clients is to be aware of their actions, which ultimately lead to their results. Once you have awareness of what is going on, you have information that enables you to make conscious choices based upon knowledge. When...
Do you eat well all day, drink enough water, get in your steps to then ‘blow it’ at night in front of the TV? Late-night snacking can be a habit that is hard to break. Remember, we only have a limited amount of willpower each...
We just passed the annual “Quitter’s Day”, as determined by Strava, the social network for athletes. This is the day when most people have already given up on their annual commitment to themselves – their new year’s resolutions. If this sounds familiar, here are a...
You know that you don’t want to eat junk food, but somehow, it keeps creeping into your mouth. It’s not your fault! Many packaged foods, like Doritos or Hershey Kisses, are created in a lab to create that perfect ‘bliss point’ when you eat them....
As you set your goals for the New Year, put special focus on building new habits one by one, rather than overhauling everything in a flash. When you change too much at once, you often throw in the towel before you reach your goals. Since...
During this time of the year, there never seems to be enough time to get it all done. To help you start your day off with a delicious and nutritious plant-based breakfast, here are a few quick options - ready in minutes! Blissful Berry Oatmeal Oatmeal can...
Do you suffer from the 3pm slump? Do you need sugar or caffeine to make it through the day? Your energy dips and sugar or carb cravings are often caused by blood sugar fluctuations. The right combination of food can help keep your blood sugar levels balanced....