Your Feelings Matter Sticks or stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me. I'm sure you said that at least once before you had completed elementary school. But it's not true. Words can be extremely damaging. And your feelings can have affect your body in a way that literally hurts. Anxiety, sadness and depression are something that most of us experience these at some point in our … [Read more...] about Stop Your Feelings From Feeding Your Waistline
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Relax! 30 Ways to Chill the (Bleep) Out!
This has been a pretty stressful week in the world. The stock market is up and down, the world economy has a big question mark, and there is lots of chatter about the what the future holds. And, that's just what's going on in the world. What's going on in your life? And if you happen to notice that your shoulders are tensed up by your ears, you know that it is time to breathe and relax. I don't … [Read more...] about Relax! 30 Ways to Chill the (Bleep) Out!
Insulin: The Fat-Storing AND Weight-Loss Hormone
Last week I talked about controlling inflammation for health and weight loss. But fighting inflammation is only half the battle. The second piece of the puzzle is managing the hormone insulin. You must make friends with this hormone before long-term health and weight loss will occur. Insulin is a hormone that helps your body store fat. But before you give insulin a piece of your mind, know that … [Read more...] about Insulin: The Fat-Storing AND Weight-Loss Hormone
Inflammation: The Secret Reason You’re Gaining Weight!
There is something that most of us need to lose even more than extra pounds. We need to lose excess internal inflammation. Many diets ignore this topic completely. But until you reduce the inflammation, your body will be like a pogo stick. Your weight will go up down, up down, up down...you get my point. Through my daily scopes on Periscope, I've realized that many people don't fully understand … [Read more...] about Inflammation: The Secret Reason You’re Gaining Weight!
5 Ways to Overcome Cravings and Overeating
You tell yourself that you've changed your diet for good. You feel great and there's nothing getting in your way now! But as time passes and your favorite foods start seeming like distant memories, something changes. The impetus that led you to make these healthy changes might not be as strong. And the emotional triggers that make you want to break into that emergency stash of potato chips are … [Read more...] about 5 Ways to Overcome Cravings and Overeating
Fiber: A Key Ingredient For Weight Loss
Ok, I'm probably not blowing your mind by telling you that fiber is an integral part of your diet. Yet there's probably a lot you DON”T know about fiber. And your need for it in the diet goes way beyond “old people” and prunes. Adequate intake can make you healthier, skinnier and stronger at any age! The first thing I learned in my early days of dieting was to add lots of vegetables to my diet. … [Read more...] about Fiber: A Key Ingredient For Weight Loss
Kick Your Emotional Blocks in the Butt for an Amazing Body Transformation
Changing your diet and lifestyle is hard. But changing the emotional text you repeat to yourself is a lot more difficult. Your emotional blocks to weight loss can be more damaging than any “forbidden” food you eat. Cure these emotional blocks and you'll be well on the road to health, happiness, and feeling amazing in your skin. There are many ways in which you can stop yourself from being … [Read more...] about Kick Your Emotional Blocks in the Butt for an Amazing Body Transformation
The Real Way to Get Swimsuit Ready For Summer
So summer's getting close. And like many, you may be concerned with getting your body perfectly swimsuit ready. Honestly, summer is my number one favorite time of the year. And my happy place is lying in a hammock somewhere near the beach with a Pina Colada in hand. Mmmmm. I can imagine being there right now.So how do your get your body perfectly swimsuit ready? Well, I could tell you to … [Read more...] about The Real Way to Get Swimsuit Ready For Summer
The 7-Day (Skinny & Sexy) No Sugar Challenge
Welcome to the 7-Day No Sugar Challenge! I created this No Sugar Challenge for all of you who tell me you are concerned about your sugar intake. Not just from the sweets you eat but from all the hidden sugar hiding in most of the packaged foods found on store shelves. Well, now is the time to put your money where your mouth is. And before you get nervous, know that I'm also gonna tell you all you … [Read more...] about The 7-Day (Skinny & Sexy) No Sugar Challenge
Zoodles: The Magical, Healthy Pasta
I'm gonna let you in on a secret. I'm a complete carb addict. And by carb addict I mean I love those emotionally satisfying but not so healthy carbohydrates like bread, pasta, bagels, and muffins. Sure I'm a food and diet coach, but I'm only human. And carbohydrates are my vice. And this is precisely why I love zoodles. What are zoodles you ask? Good question! Zoodles are vegetables that have … [Read more...] about Zoodles: The Magical, Healthy Pasta
