Slow Down The Holiday Hunger with Mindfulness!

Thanksgiving is over…but I am still enjoying leftovers!  How about you?   The holiday eating season has begun…the time when most of us indulge in our favorite treats and have a busier social schedule. We are less than 5 weeks away from New Year…when a majority of Americans will gain weight and look back wondering if it was worth it? Eating well …

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Sleep – Essential for Mind-Body!

How has the time change affected you? Are you energized, tired, indifferent? Do shorter evenings inspire you to get into bed earlier for some extra zzzz’s?  Or do you find yourself struggling….failing to feel a sense of refreshment and vitality upon rising? A growing area of health concern is lack of SLEEP – quality and quantity!  More …

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Fall “FLAVORIZERS” for Good Health

Welcome Fall!  A perfect time to enter the season armed with healthy “flavorizers” (AKA: Dressings & Spreads) that tingle the tastebuds AND keep you healthy.  If you missed my last blog on the benefits  of fat…check it out.  I challenge you to shake things up when planning your meals this season.  Aim for a variety of different types of …

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FALL for Fat…Its Good for You!

Do you avoid or limit the ONE food group that could remarkably improve health… FAT?!  The anti-fat revolution of the ‘80’s, when all fat was deemed bad and fat-free was the craze, continues to leave its negative mark.  Many of my clients find it challenging to “trust” the current research… that FAT will improve health, hormones, gut, and waistline! …

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Welcome Change for Good Health!

Tired of the same routine, food, exercise routine, or lost the “spark and spunk” for life?  Maybe it’s time to hit the pause button and reflect on the benefit of a CHANGE?  Yes, scary word for some. For me and many clients… it is easy to forget that WE have control over our life (not the job, kids, grandkids, boss, or …

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Bloated? 5 Top Reasons Why + What to Do!

Bloating is a top complaint from my clients!  You may have heard me say…I am most passion about helping those who struggle with the “blah, bloat, and bulge”.  Let’s face it…bloating can put you in a funk! It is uncomfortable, makes your clothes feel tight, and is often accompanied by gas, pain, and unpredictable bowel movements. The list …

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In A Rut? Embrace Change!

In a rut?  Tired of the same old recipes or food, workout, or daily routine. Do you struggle to lose weight, meet your deadlines at work, or make it to the gym?  Are you going through the motions without living each moment to its fullest?  If so, it’s time to embrace a change! I tend to be a …

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6 Reasons You May Struggle with Losing Weight…

  “I have tried every diet out there…and nothing has worked.”  A common statement I hear in my practice from clients who are frustrated and desperate to find answers.  Food has become “foe” vs. “friend” …reduced to a mere struggle against calories. “Eat less, move more, eliminate certain food groups, and use willpower to control …

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