One of my goals for 2013 was to connect with and inspire others through more public speaking, events, and radio. And since vision boards DO come true, one of my goals has too. This month I was a featured guest on “Eat. Love. Live. Thrive” a web radio talk show with Registered Dietitian and …
In a world of triple-stacked hamburgers, double-stuffed cookies, and super-sized cups of soda, many of us tend to overestimate appropriate portion sizes while underestimating the amount of food we eat. It’s no surprise: over the last twenty years, we’ve seen continued growth in portion sizes to a point where we’ve entered an era of “portion …
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It can be hard to make time for exercise and healthy eating during the holidays, but taking care of yourself makes spending time with your loved ones much more fulfilling. After all, when it comes to enjoying the most out of the season, what could be more imporatnt than your health? You want to THRIVE …
The National Institute of Health estimates that during the 6 weeks of Thanksgiving and New Years Day, Americans gain an average of 0.8 – 1.4 pounds. With the lingering effects of Halloween candy factored in, that range could easily be higher. According to the NIH, this eating free for all over 40 or more …
“Actually, I think all addiction starts with soda. Every junkie did soda first. But no one counts that. Maybe they should…” – Chris Rock True story, I used to be a junkie. Diet 7Up was my soda of choice and I was addicted. A.D.D.I.C.T.E.D. I drank the stuff like it was water. Because once you …
This past weekend the San Francisco Giants won the World Series Championships. Being a local this event was exciting and a cause to celebrate. I am so happy for my city, the team, and the community. Some might think it trivial or call it “just baseball”, but the win made me feel more connected to …
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While healthy eating is important, there are times when we all want to indulge and need a little wiggle room to do so. Life is meant to be enjoyed, and if having a piece of cake at your friends birthday party is going to bring you pleasure, then by all means you should have a …
As a Health Coach there are two questions I get asked most often: 1. Whats the secret to 6 pack abs? I’ve answered this inquiry in THIS POST. and 2. Whats the best way to find a happy, healthy weight for me? Everyone deserves to find a healthy weight that feels great. Thanks to Health Castle’s …
The start of the spring season always brings forth new weight loss and diet resolutions. It seems everyone is working hard to “get in shape for summer / vacation / or swimsuit season”. Often these “quick fix” programs are short lived and lead to frustration and “bikini body burnout”. And all of these goals …
HEART HEALTH! What’s the most important muscle you should think about keeping in great shape? No… it’s not your 6 pack. It’s YOUR HEART. “Over 800,000 Americans died from heart attacks and other cardiac illnesses last year,” reports preventive cardiologist Lori Mosca, MD, founder of Columbia University Medical Center’s Preventive Cardiology Program. “Sadly but most …