Imagine this. It’s book club night. Your host has homemade gooey, fudgy brownies – made exactly the way you love them. You tell yourself; I can’t eat a brownie. Then, after they are passed around for the third time, you think: “I’ll just have half.” The next thing you...
We often look forward to the comfort foods of the holidays. Sometimes these foods are very filling and can leave you feeling sluggish and bloated. Here are my top five simple tips for avoiding holiday weight gain and beating belly bloat! Stay hydrated. Drink water...
What you eat can impact how you feel each and every day. Your food choices impact your hormones, including your insulin levels. Insulin, the fat storage hormone, is secreted by your pancreas when you have a high level of sugar in your blood stream. A...
Unfortunately, stress is a part of life that you can’t necessarily avoid. Do you manage your stress by unwinding with a glass of wine after work? Or, do you soothe your stress by devouring a pint of Ben and Jerry’s on the couch? Or, do you workout your...
When the new year starts, you are busy writing your resolutions and coming up with new goals for the new year. However, remember when you were in school? The beginning of the school year was the time for a fresh start. There's no need to...
With age comes wisdom, experience, and memories. From my perspective, the key is to have the best quality of life, as long as possible. In simple terms, that means staying healthy, active and independent for your full life, so you can travel, enjoy family and friends...
Most people would agree that certain foods make them happy - but did you know there's science behind it? Some foods actually can boost your mood. Here are a few of my favorite mood-boosting foods...
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...