“Everything in moderation!” …you’ve heard it before! Now it’s time to drop that phrase, because it’s truly meaningless! MODERATION IS NON-SENSICAL! I’m pretty sure the concept of moderation is rooted in our attempt to negotiate a long-time diet culture of restrictiveness, starvation, counting calories and nutrients. Diets and marketing media have long been rooted in … Read More
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4 STEPS TO A PERFECT HOLIDAY
On Christmas morning, will your home be Pinterest, Facebook, and IG picture ready? …Yeah, me neither. It’s easy to get wrapped up in social media posts, expecting a pinterest-worthy brunch, a tree that is deserving to grace the pages of a catalogue, and the perfect gifts wrapped and adorned with silk ribbons…oh, and don’t forget … Read More
5 STEPS FOR INNER PEACE
Have you ever considered how many thoughts you have in a day? Experts don’t necessarily agree on the exact number….How could they really access this information anyway?!?! But your daily thoughts are said to range around 50,000 to 80,000! Seriously! That’s HUGE! When you break down the math for 16 waking hours, that’s 3,125 to … Read More
2019 HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE
With just weeks to go, you are scrambling to find last minute Holiday gifts that are unique, affordable, and thoughtful! No stress allowed (we’ve been there before…it increases your cortisol hormone, creating a cascade of health consequences, only one of which is your body’s reminder to hold onto every last fat cell to prepare for … Read More
CHOCOLATE NUT BUTTER BANANA SHAKE WITH HIDDEN HEALTH BENEFITS!
There are a few foods that make me extraordinarily happy: chocolate, bananas, and peanut butter. Each are magnificent independently and superb when combined. As a child, I can remember eating Jiffy peanut butter smeared on my pancakes. Better yet, throw a few chocolate chips into the batter and you have one incredible breakfast treat. Zoom … Read More
EXERCISE BEATS A SHOT!
As we head into fall season and cooler weather, your mind turns to outdoor activity, beautiful fall weather, and then your inspiration is stopped dead in its tracks by the dreaded head cold and flu that you anticipate will hinder exercise and fun. It’s a legitimate concern. According to a recent Seasonal Influenza report from the Centers … Read More
HALLOWEEN SURVIVAL GUIDE
It’s HALLOWEEN!…and you’re SCARED!…VERY SCARED. But, I know the fear. and it doesn’t root from goblins and witches. Rather, today is a frightful mess for many as you navigate your day through piles of candy, pumpkin lattes, and donuts with fall sprinkles. The challenge is real! For many, getting through the day, from start to … Read More
STEPS TO OVERCOME NEGATIVE SELF IMAGE
“My legs are like overstuffed sausages.” “I hate my wrinkles.” “I’ll be much happier when I lose those 12 pounds.” HERE’S THE DEAL…. With approximately 60,000 thoughts daily, and most of them cyclical and negative, it’s really no surprise that we beat ourselves up for the silliest of little things, negatively talk ourselves into a … Read More
YOU AREN’T WHAT YOU EAT
YOU AREN’T WHAT YOU EAT! It’s time for a paradigm shift. YOU ARE WHAT YOU FEED YOUR CELLS! Visualize this…You have in front of you a large bowl of fettuccine pasta dressed with white cream sauce, sprinkled with pieces of crispy bacon, and interspersed with bright green peas. Fettuccine Carbonara…It sounds lovely, right? … Read More
TEN STEPS TO STOP DIETING!
Are you overwhelmed with trying to develop the best strategy for meeting your weight loss goals and for achieving great energy? Tired of all the diet fads? Today is the day to STOP DIETING! If you are like most, the vast amount of information and advice with many different sources telling you what TO DO … Read More