r Self image insecurities affect a wide range of people.We're taught from an early age that being a winner has merit. There is pressure to get in the top preschool. There is the focus on winning at little league. And television shows like Toddlers and Tiaras to Dance Moms feature parents fighting for their kid's chance at first place. Many of us grow up with the subliminal messages that … [Read more...] about Healing a Negative Self Image
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Body Mass Index As Part Of Your Health Equation
Body Mass Index is a way to measure whether or not a person is underweight, overweight or normal weight. It is a calculation that evaluates body mass compared to height. It is widely used to determine if people fall within a weight range that is healthy. We are living in a time when people are more obsessed than ever in being thin. The visual images put forth in the media are that of super … [Read more...] about Body Mass Index As Part Of Your Health Equation
The Reason I Want You To Eat Junk Food
People get really nervous around me when they eat. In fact, ever since I got my Masters in nutrition and became a diet coach, I'm pretty positive that I've been invited to fewer parties. Maybe people think I'll show up holding a ruler to slap down whenever someone eats an offending food. And people will say to me things such as, “I bet you wouldn't eat this pizza”, or “I know, it's … [Read more...] about The Reason I Want You To Eat Junk Food
How To Overcome Overeating When You’re Stressed Out
So many of us equate rest and relaxation with food. And this may be for good reason. Holidays, weddings, celebrations and get-togethers all tend to surround the act of eating. So you've had a stressful day. First your high paying customer's unrealistic expectations left you with the blame. Then, your eighth grader emphatically screamed that you were ruining his life. Now you're in a fight with … [Read more...] about How To Overcome Overeating When You’re Stressed Out
What Broke My Heart And Became My Inspiration
So I wasn't always, as my husband calls me, “Captain Nutrition”. In fact, my childhood diet involved a steady supply of junk food. I remember frequent trips to fast food restaurants, indulgences of cookies and cakes and a diet that never included anything green. Well, unless you count green jello. (Gosh, I loved jello.) When I was little, my mother struggled to get me to eat breakfast, … [Read more...] about What Broke My Heart And Became My Inspiration
Spectacular Salads Made For Steamy Summer Days
As we move towards the summer heat, we begin to shed our layers of clothes and turn up our fans. In summer, a salad with a light vinaigrette will be delightfully refreshing. Crisp vegetables and juicy fruit are naturally hydrating. But don't start there! There are some surprising ingredients you'll want to use to bring the chill in your salad. Think of these foods as a portable … [Read more...] about Spectacular Salads Made For Steamy Summer Days
The Secret to Successfully Slimming with Carbohydrates
I bet you've been confused at some point whether or not to eat carbohydrates. Everywhere you look, it is no-carb this and low-carb that. There was a time not too long ago when it was hard to find someone who wasn't on a low-carb diet. And yet, despite the passionate avoidance of carbohydrates by many, obesity is on the rise. A few weeks ago I talked about how people easily got confused about … [Read more...] about The Secret to Successfully Slimming with Carbohydrates
Amazing Add-ins to Transform Your Smoothie Into a Nutrient Filled Powerhouse
We think of smoothies as a healthy breakfast or a protein rich snack. Yet your smoothie is only as healthy as what you put in it. Here are six things you need to be doing to assure that your smoothie is a lean, mean nutrient rich, nutrient filled powerhouse. Freshly grind your seeds - Throwing in flax seeds, chia seeds or pumpkins seeds can be good way to supply your body with additional … [Read more...] about Amazing Add-ins to Transform Your Smoothie Into a Nutrient Filled Powerhouse
Food Sensitivities and Inflammation: A Toxic Combination for Weight Loss
Last week I talked about food sensitivities and some common clues If you missed it, you can access the whole post by clicking here. If you weren't totally convinced that you need to address any potential sensitivities now...I have one more piece of news for you that may grab your attention. Perhaps it isn't worth it to you to give up dairy just because it makes you run to the bathroom. But what … [Read more...] about Food Sensitivities and Inflammation: A Toxic Combination for Weight Loss
Are Hidden Food Sensitivities Putting Your Health Goals Into a Talespin?
Wow, I bet you saw food sensitivities in the headline and thought to yourself, “Now this seems exciting!” Am I right? Anyone? Ok, I'll admit that digestion isn't the most romantic topic of conversation. But it is something worth getting through the discomfort in talking about because the digestive system plays a huge role in your immunity and your total health The thing I want to point out … [Read more...] about Are Hidden Food Sensitivities Putting Your Health Goals Into a Talespin?
