We’ve all heard the usual motivators for getting to the gym. You’ve probably tried getting a workout buddy who keeps you accountable or promising yourself a reward after you finish or you’ve purchased a gym membership hoping that the membership card alone would motivate you to exercise. But sometimes those tried and true motivators just don’t cut it and then you need to bring out the big g…Read More
Top Ways to Eat Less and Nourish More Anyone who has ever tried to lose weight knows that the single most important thing you have to do is to eat smaller portions. Simply put - eat less. You can work out until you pass out, but, like it or not, weight loss happens usually in the kitchen, not in the gym. So you need to shrink your portions. Simple enough, right? Not always. We are bombarded with…Read More
Tops Reasons You Need More Water You wouldn’t think I’d need to come up with nine reasons why you should drink water (your body is over 60% water – wouldn’t that be reason enough?), but having personally been someone who’s lived off caffeine, I know that sometimes we need to be reminded. I wrote this blog for those of you who aren't drinking enough water - been there, done that! So, chec…Read More
You’re on a roll with your healthy eating, but tonight your partner wants to go out. When you get to the restaurant, there are some options that almost match your eating preferences, but you need to make a few modifications… “I’d like the chef salad, please, with the oil and vinegar on the side and the apple pie a la mode. But I’d like the pie heated and I don’t want the ice cream on t…Read More
When we celebrate the little wins along the way, the journey is much more enjoyable. I use a specific worksheet that has clients fill in little happy faces for each day they’ve eaten healthy, moved their body, or approached the day with a winning mindset! The point is to celebrate each mini win so they start feeling this snowball effect towards healthier, happier living. We can apply the same pr…Read More
Easy Ways to Start Eating Better Right Now How many times have you told yourself that you’re going to “eat better?” You’re not going to eat any treats or “bad” foods. You’re going to do nothing but drink water and eat kale for the next month. And how often have you been successful following that “all or nothing” mentality? My guess is never. Maybe that’s because it’s n…Read More
It can definitely be a challenge to maintain a healthy lifestyle away from home when so much delicious food is available all the time. The best course of action is to give yourself permission to indulge in moderation, celebrate and have fun, and then focus on getting back on track when you get home. There’s no secret to staying on track when you go on vacation – just smart choices! Here are …Read More
Every manufactured food in America has to have a nutrition label on it: it’s mandatory and governed by the FDA. This is great news for consumers because it allows us to make smart choices when it comes to food, but what information is most valuable on the nutrition label? Don’t judge a food solely by the front label – it can be wildly misleading. Just because the name brand has the word “o…Read More
There is little worse than thinking you are eating healthy when you’re really not. Most people need to revamp their eating habits-- and the quest for “healthy choices” can become nearly all-consuming. The advertising and food myths out there make it easy to choose foods that have a reputation for being healthy but really aren’t. You're smart, so you already know that drinking fruit juices …Read More
How to Get Started with Clean Eating Clean Eating: Athletes are doing it, celebs are doing it, dogs are doing it, and the cavemen did it. The term ”Clean Eating” is the biggest, latest and greatest buzzword in nutrition these days, but truth be told, the concept has been around since the beginning of time. What is Clean Eating? The basic premise of clean eating is consuming foods…Read More
