You can’t have white potatoes
You can't have white potatoes! Or maybe you can... Sometimes we can get hung up on details that don't really have a big impact. Take the potato issue. Should you eat sweet or white if you want to lose weight?…
How do you control your appetite?
If you’ve started a weight loss plan or you’ve been on one before, then you know how hard it may be to control hunger throughout the day. In fact, this week, I've been doing a 7-Day Detox with some clients…
Food and Mood, part I
You’ve heard it before, “You are what you eat.” AND, you also feel what you eat. Research has shown that food affects our moods. The food you consume has a profound impact on your overall health, including mood, stress level,…
It’s not just the food labels (this woman lost 20#)
"I lost over 20 pounds in 2 1/2 weeks." That's a quote from Kara Goldin, the founder and CEO of Hint, Inc.. Have you seen her flavored water bottles called HINT? It's supposedly sweetened with fruit. Sixteen years ago she was overweight, had…
Are you eating for your body type?
Back in the 1940's a psychologist, William Sheldon, came up with the idea that there are three body types (and that they relate to personalities.) You've probably heard about the three body types and you may be wondering if you should be eating…
7 Small meal ideas
It's been HOOOOT and maybe you don't feel like eating dinner, but the rest of your family still wants their meat and potatoes. Give them their full dinner and have your bigger meal earlier in the day...and if you get…
Beyond carrots..what to eat for better vision
Improving your eyesight and eye health can start with what you put on your plate (and what you leave off like sugar.) Good eye health may be achieved when you eat foods that contain certain vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and…
What you need to eat to make it through the day.
Most women come to Her Fitness because they want to feel better, get healthy, feel fit and get stronger..and they also want to lose some body fat so they look better. A big, big part of reaching those goals is to exercise, including lifting…
Baked Salmon with Avocado Salsa
Foggy brain is common and poor food choices over a long period of time can contribute so here's a recipe to help combat it. Baked Salmon with Avocado Salsa Ingredients 1.5lb. salmon filet 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika…
Curb your sweet tooth cravings.
I feel your pain if you have cravings for sweets! Sweets are/had been my battle. When I was a kid, all the way through college and beyond, I ate a lot of pasta, rice, cereal, bread - this…
