Summer is here, and for many of us that means vacations, long weekends, kids home from school, and schedules that look nothing like the rest of the year. One of the questions I hear most often this time of year is: "How do I stay on track...
Memorial Day weekend is right around the corner, and for many of us, that means travel, BBQs, time with friends and family, and a break from our usual routine. It is such a fun weekend, but it is also one where it is easy to feel...
By the end of January, a lot of New Year’s resolutions have already faded into the background. And honestly? That doesn’t mean anything is wrong with you. Most resolutions fail because they’re built on a burst of motivation instead of something you can actually repeat in real...
Here are a few simple tips to help you enjoy the day without the overwhelm: 🌿 1. Don’t “save up” calories — fuel early. Skipping breakfast before a big meal backfires. Your blood sugar crashes, cravings spike, and suddenly stuffing feels like oxygen. Have a protein-rich breakfast (eggs, greek...
Over the past year, I have been experimenting with a hand-held glucose monitor. Why, you ask? Because I like data! It's so interesting to see how your body responds to different foods and stressors. I did an interesting experiment recently with potatoes. Did you know that when you cook...
“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...