Words you use
This topic came up a few times this week...and it's only Wednesday! The topic is: Loving/hating your body. A client confessed to a few of us at the studio that she always focused on her body in a negative manner. Always…
In your 40s or 50s? Check out this number on your blood work
Ben Bikman, internationally renowned scientist, pathophysiology professor and author of Why We Get Sick shared an easy way to see if you are insulin resistant. You should care about this number because insulin resistance "is the most common health condition world wide and insulin…
Do you get “hangry” or get cravings?
Oh my gosh, can I relate to being hangry and having sweet cravings! It's really quite miserable because all you can think about is food and you aren't living your best life if all you are concerned with is getting…
The Top ways to handle your menopause symptoms
I heard Oprah Winfrey did a program about menopause and she only talked about HRT (hormone replacement therapy) and she didn't touch on bio-identical therapy or lifestyle. Did you hear about that program, too? Did you think "All I have to do…
No-Sugar 2 weeks “experiment”
Two weeks ago my clients and I challenged ourselves to Not eat any sugar, including artificial (of course!), stevia, honey, maple syrup...any added sweetness. Fruit was a-okay! We were also to add in greens and veggies and eat protein with…
Kiss of Death to your Health & Fitness
Do you know what the kiss of death in your health and fitness is? It's a getting into a "rut" Many of us default to doing the things we’ve always done. Eating the way we’ve always eaten. Exercising the way we’ve always…
New Year, New blah, blah, blah
Seriously, though, Happy New Year! I hope you did have a great holiday and a fun New Year's Eve celebration (or got to bed early!) This time of year does lend itself to new goals, possibly new expectations of ourselves…
It’s not your exercise program.
So you're not seeing the results you are expecting from your workouts? It's very likely not your exercise program. How's the rest of your life? Let's start here. 1. How's your sleep? Do you sleep long enough, restful enough? Sleep will fix…
Cravings? Hungry?
Have you ever actually paused before you begin eating to check in with your body to know if you are actually hungry? Chances are, if you practice some mindfulness around your eating, you will discover that you often reach for food out of boredom, loneliness,…
