Ready to lose it?

Do you want or need to lose at least 10% of your body weight in 2012?  What is your plan to do it?  As many of you know, I joined Retrofit as a part of their Wellness Expert Team last year.  So in full disclosure, you know my affiliation.  I am excited they have given [...]

Healthy Inspiration

Enjoy this fun video and song. If you want a family and friends promotion to your own team of healthy (nutrition, exercise, behavior) coaches in 2012, I can hook you up until Dec 30 (Friday)

The anti-cancer diet GOMBS

The Pink Wave know as BCRF is coming and I too care about the breast cancer awareness but more importantly how we can prevent and heal this awful disease; in fact any disease that keeps us for living a healthy and fun life.  I find it really hard to buy things like fried chicken or [...]

Menu Plan Monday

Menu Plan Monday It seems like this week is already getting away, so the meals have to be fast and easy using what we have.   Monday:  Teryaki Chicken using Soy Vay Very Very Teryaki which is a staple in our home, salad with Makoto ginger dressing and (leftover) brown rice Tuesday: Chili -the girls have been [...]

Menu Plan Monday -September 12

  After searching for hours and days, I finally found an amazing meal plan app.  So this will really only help you if you have a “smart-phone” but if you don’t you can also try there resources online (though it appears there is a monthly subscription fee.  The app is free and you can also [...]

Healthy Holiday Tips

Holidays can be especially challenging for those who try to maintain healthy habits on a daily basis.  On the other hand, with a few mindful strategies in place it is possible to arrive on the other side of the holiday feast healthier and feeling great. As a special holiday gift and with almost 15 days [...]

Deconstructing Cravings

The body is an amazing source of intelligence. It is always there for you, pumping blood, never skipping a heartbeat, digesting whatever food you put in it and maintaining homeostasis. Is this reliable, intelligent bio-computer making a mistake by craving ice cream or a hamburger or chocolate? Are cravings due to lack of will-power or [...]

Thank heaven for So-Delicious Coconut Milk Creamer

Yesterday I was a little surprised I got a little hungry by the end of the day.  Surprised because I ate oatmeal in the morning (with a little brown sugar), still no coffee because I hadn’t gotten a creamer substitute.  After 90 minutes of hot yoga (heaven, frankly) I had a burrito bowl with beans, [...]

Very Vegan AdVenture

One of the questions I get most often when people find out I’m a Health Coach is: “Do you eat meat?”  The reply I give is “yes, I do.”  In fact, not only do I eat meat, I eat it almost daily.  I also consume dairy products, mostly in the form of cheese and some [...]

Healthy Lunchboxes

I can’t believe we are back to school in three weeks!  This summer was jammed packed with fun and literally flew by for us.  So if you know anything about me, you know that I’m more than a little pre-occupied with making sure my children are nourished for the school day which means a good [...]

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