The internet is full and I mean FULL of information and so called “expert opinion” on fitness and exercise. With so much out there, how do you know what to believe? I personally follow what has been tested and proven in expert scientific studies, while also following what has worked personally for me and my clients… why would you believe anything else?
Not only do periods sneak up on you without warning, but menstruation can also sap all of your energy and motivation to do nothing but nap 24/7. And who has time for that?
It’s that time of year when we are reflecting over the past year and the things we did or didn’t do, and maybe lament our former 2017 resolutions and the ones that got away… but we also look ahead to 2018 and make goals for ourselves.
Eating late at night isn’t necessarily the terrible dietary devil it gets made out to be, but for some people, late-night snacking does turn into a bad habit.
Holiday Libations with Fewer Calories
Trying to enjoy the holidays but without all the calories? Try these recipes for delicious holiday drinks with fewer sugar and calories.
When you have picky children and still want to eat healthy family meals, you get creative with how to present the veggies. One of the easiest ways is to puree and blend into sides, soups, sauces, smoothies and other dishes. Here are some of my favorites:
cauliflower mashed potatoes
butternut squash mac and cheese
sweet potato chili
avocado egg salad
eggplant spaghetti
carrot and bell pepper sloppy joes.
The holidays are officially here! Whether or not you got through Thanksgiving without adding a few pounds, we’re all looking towards the next holiday and trying to figure out how to escape the weight gain… And yes it IS possible! Check out these tips.
It’s always fun to splurge every now and then...just diving in to dessert or a juicy burger every now and then….And there’s nothing wrong with that! You should always take time to treat yourself on occasion, in fact it is a healthy habit (rather than depriving yourself 365...this leads to bad habits and poor decisions). But with these splurge days, there are some things that you should never splurge on.
Picky eaters can be a tough subject to talk about. People like to get all judgy here and talk as if they can do a better job at getting your kids to eat right than you can. While this may or may not be true, there are some tried and true ways that you can turn your kiddos (or husbands who think they can still eat like kiddos) on the starch-and-carb-only-diet into balanced eaters who value all food groups.
Breakfast. Most of us either love it or hate it. Some of us just eat it out of obligation. But it is supposed to be the most important meal of the day, right? Done the right way, yes it should be! Breakfast is meant to be just as it sounds; breaking from the overnight fast (AKA sleep), and it should be something that recharges and refreshes you, energizing you for the day. My advice with breakfast is to always include each of the 3 macronutrients: carbs, proteins and fats.
