Still Working on Those Skinny Jeans!

Here are some of the responses I've received since my last blog... "OK, you caught me, but really did you have to write a whole blog post about me? ????????????????‍♀️” "This is EXACTLY how I’ve been feeling! Ugh!!!" "Love your last email. You described me to a T.” "I am feeling your pain...I also felt the need to celebrate the holidays with sweets.” "Yes, am identifying with everything you just listed!” I had no idea that I would hear back from so many of you after my last letter! I love that many of you can relate to how I am feeling right now and thought to reply. Thank you. It has really inspired me to stay on course and get back on track. So, what have I been doing since I last wrote? Read More

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Meal Prep: The Ultimate Healthy Eating Strategy

We’ve all been there. You find yourself reaching for takeout or fast food. You know it isn’t good for your health or your waistline, but just don’t have the time or energy to fix something healthier. What if there was a sure-fire way to avoid falling into this bad habit? There is! it’s called meal prepping, and when you learn how to incorporate it into your normal routine, it will save time, money, and improve your health. But how exactly do you food prep? Read More

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Mindfulness Should Be Part of Your New Year Resolution

Happy 2020! The start of a new year is the perfect time to set goals for yourself and work on improving your daily habits and routines. One amazing practice to begin is mindfulness. In our everyday lives, there are plenty of things that can distract us from our goals, but if we practice the art of mindfulness we improve our odds of sticking to our resolutions. Here are a few ways you can use mindfulness to stick to your New Year's resolutions, no matter what they may be. Read More

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Where is Your Sugar Hidden?

There is a lot of talk about the dangers of sugar in our food these days. Probably because there is increasing evidence that there is a link to high sugar consumption and inflammation, and many of the foods found in the Standard American Diet contain a lot of it. You could say we have a love/hate relationship with these tiny little molecules. Sugar seems to be hiding almost everywhere! And while some products are obviously “sugary foods,” others are not. Find out where some of these sugars are "hiding" in your diet! Read More

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The Secret to Crunchy Roasted Chickpeas

Have you heard about these wonderful crunchy bits called Roasted Chickpeas? They make a great snack, especially as we head into the cooler weather of fall. I love to make them when I have a hankering for something crunchy, and since they're packed with nutrition, they make an excellent satisfying snack. You can make them with cooked garbanzo beans, but they also are delicious using canned beans. If you would like to use dried beans, I have included a recipe below. This is an easy-to-make snack that is delightfully crunchy, IF you make them with this simple tip. Read More

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8 Reasons Walking Might Be a Good Exercise Option for You

How much walking do you really need to maintain a basic level of fitness? And is walking better for you than a strenuous workout at the gym? The answers depend on how fit you are to start with and what your fitness goals are. For instance, are you trying to get back in shape, lose weight, or improve your health? Here are some factors to help you decide if walking is the ideal exercise program for you. Read More

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This May Be the Next Best Diet to Stop Weight Gain

Sometimes the best way to lose weight is not to concentrate on the weight itself, but to look to other factors around you that might be contributing to weight gain. Usually when we want to lose weight we first “go on a diet” which usually involves following very specific eating protocols: what to eat, when to eat it and how much. Maybe it’s time we started to look at what might assist weight loss beyond just calorie counting and prescribed diets, and look at how certain types of foods we are eating might be affecting us. Given that most of the foods being eaten in the Standard American Diet are processed, it makes sense to take a closer look at those. Read More

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