“Ugh, this is so hard!” “I hate January because….. I can’t eat chips. I can’t eat ice cream. I can’t have a drink! I can’t eat anything I enjoy!” Does this sound familiar? Each January, you make a resolution to eat better, to do a “dry” January, to lose weight, to go...
One of my clients was telling me about her recent vacation. She was commenting about how active she was — walking daily on the beach, biking with her kids, paddle boarding and more. Then she said something very interesting…. “It’s funny, I don’t remember my mom...
At this time of year, you have so many things to do and so many people to see, that it can be easy to let your health fall to the back of your priority list. However, despite the chaos and hectic pace of the holiday season,...
How many servings of vegetables do you eat each day? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, only one in ten adults gets the recommended amount of vegetables, which is the equivalent of 2-3 cups of vegetables for women and slightly higher for men....
Photo Credit: www.ClaraWangPhotography.com September always feels like a mini-January. The summer is over, the kids are back to school or off to college, the house is a bit quieter. You can finally start focusing on yourself and your healthy habits! Studies have proven that following a healthy...
Given the crazy heat over the past few weeks, do you find yourself reaching for more water? Or have the marketers convinced you that you 'need' sports drinks like Gatorade and Powerade, to sufficiently hydrate yourself and to maintain peak performance. Millions of dollars are spent reinforcing...
Do you ever stop and think about your relationship with food? In relation to food, we have been conditioned with so many thoughts, ideas, and beliefs, starting from a very young age. Your relationship with food is individual and varies from others. Having a healthy relationship...
Do you know how much sugar most people eat in a calendar year? According to a government study, an average American consumes 152 pounds per year. That means, six cups of sugar are consumed in one week. Stop and take that in. SIX CUPS –...
Even when you begin changing your eating habits for the better, incorporating cleaner foods and better practices, you can still fall victim to carb and sugar cravings. Sometimes, we attribute these cravings to a bad day at work or a stressful week with the kids,...
Feeling like your metabolism is a bit sluggish? Your metabolism is responsible for how much energy your body needs each day and a higher metabolic rate means you burn more calories at rest - ideal if you are looking to shed a few pounds. Did...