Family Friendly Recipes for a SUPER Healthy Big Game If you are planning to serve chips and dips for The Big Game, look for healthy choices. There are lots of chips to choose from that are baked and made from whole grains and seeds. As for dips, Hummus is a good choice. It comes in lots of tasty flavors. If you have the time, try the following recipes all are taste tested and family approved… Eggplant Spread 3 Small Eggplants, Red Onion, Olive Oil, Sliced Black Olives Golden Raisins, Thyme,...
14 days ago • 2 min read
As I mentioned last time many Diet Disasters happen because we try to do too much, too soon. It is really important to have a plan in place that goes beyond what to eat and what not to eat. Start with your overall health. If you are stressed to the max and its showing up in odd ways, simply improving what you are eating can help. Stress adds pounds and makes dieting harder then it has to be. Often it shows up as Brain Fog. Do any of these sound familiar? You keep keep forgetting what you want...
10 months ago • 1 min read
I came across an interesting article in Scientific American recently. It talked about why, dieting often has a negative effect resulting in many women gaining even more weight then they lost. Apparently, It’s because of something the researchers called the “what the hell effect.” It seems, most women who want to turn their health around make the mistake of trying to do too much all at once: No more candy. No more carbs. Join a CrossFit class 6 times a week…and absolutely forget about that...
10 months ago • 1 min read
By now you may have noticed that the emails I have been sending are following a theme. They refer to dieting, but I hope you have also noticed that they are a little different. First, I mentioned that a successful diet is about more than just food choices. Successful weight loss depends on choosing a diet that aligns with how our mind works. Next came my recipe for a Quick and Easy Breakfast Smoothie. Were you surprised that it included "Healthy Fat"? Successful weight lLoss also depends on...
10 months ago • 1 min read
My Quick & Easy Breakfast Smoothie Hi Reader, You know that breakfast IS still the most important meal of the day. Running late, with no time to spare...grabbing “whatever” as you go out the door, or indulging with something from the Drive-Thru can lead to Diet Disaster. Instead, I often suggest a breakfast smoothie. It's quick and easy to prepare, delicious and won’t leave you hungry an hour later! Here's My Recipe for My Quick & Easy Breakfast Smoothie Ingredients: 2/3 cup frozen,...
10 months ago • 1 min read
Does This Story Sound Familiar? I was about to be Mother of the Groom. It was a Destination Wedding in Costa Rica, way too hot for Double Spanx! I knew if I wanted to look good in pictures I was going to have to go on another diet. Denial, Deprivation, Tiny Portions, Hours of Exercise. I dreaded it all... Luckily my Health Coach Training kicked in. I already knew the value of “Clean Eating”, Giving up Sugar wasn’t an issue. Walking and Yoga were part of my life. Still a diet was necessary. A...
11 months ago • 1 min read