Okay. This is it. I’m fed up with my weight. I’m starting a new diet – and this time, I’m going to stick it. No cheating. No giving in. I can do this. Does this sound familiar? How many times have you started a diet only to feel deprived and miserable? Then,...
In today's "hustle" culture, it’s easy for you to experience chronic stress. This stress impacts the quality of your sleep, your overall enjoyment in life, and your health. If you have trouble falling asleep at night, establishing a relaxing evening routine can help. Sleep is...
With summer here, it’s exciting to plan a little getaway or travel somewhere. Traveling is a time to enjoy yourself, take a break from your usual routine, and make lifelong memories. Personally, I am not a fan of throwing caution to the wind while on...
Do you feel tired and lose focus as the day goes on? A study in Science Daily has proven that breaks are proven to increase productivity. It states that “brief diversions from a task can dramatically improve one's ability to focus on that task for prolonged...
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 are coming up on 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...