How My Blood Pressure SETBACK Led to a COMEBACK as a Registered Dietitian
I am up close, personal, candid, and no-chaser to the point about my personal health journey. My journey was filled with a myriad of emotions: fear, frustration, disappointment, shame, anger and more importantly life-changing! I […]
How your Morning MoJoe Increases Sugar Cravings – and What do to Instead!
Have you ever noticed the minute you take a sip of a cup of coffee to either wake you up in the morning or to get out of your mid-afternoon slump, you suddenly start craving […]
I Cut Out Sweets: Still NOT Losing Weight?
You’ve said sayonara to cookies, cake, ice cream, and virtually anything that comes in a bag or a box that has added-sugar, so why haven’t the pounds magically flown off your tummy, butt and hips? […]
“I H.I.I.T it Hard when I Exercise – but Weight Loss is NOT Happening!”
Do you eat well, exercise often and still feel like you’re not losing that stubborn weight? It makes sense to think “Eat Less, PLUS Exercise” Magically…. Weight Loss! Usually not right! Very-low-calorie diets may create […]
Juggling Family (Extended) Over the Holiday Season – While Keeping Your Weight Loss/Health Goals on Track
Are friends and/or family making you fat?? A loaded question question huh! In many families, food is the glue that bonds everyone together. Turning down food or trying to eat less, in many cultures, is […]
I Eat Low-Carb: Weight is Still Not Coming Off
Nutrition, weight loss, exercise, lifestyle changes are not as easy as 1-2-3 and a ‘Google Search’. If it was, we ALL would be at our ideal weight, no medications, no stress, normal BP, No Diabetes, […]
Holiday Spirits – Add the Joy, Not the Pounds!
The holidays can put even the most diligent dieter in worry mode. Afterall, ’tis the season to encounter all your favorite foods — including many that can tip the scale in the wrong direction. So, […]
Sweet Delights & Comfort Foods (Cave into Your Cravings!) – How to Indulge and Avoid the Holiday Weight Gain
We are a good solid month into holiday season. Holiday goodies such as cookies, candy, fruit cake, pies galore Holiday comfort foods such as dressing, casseroles, mac-n-cheese, fried turkey, ham galore Holiday spirits – stay […]
The Day After Thanksgiving…What Happens to Your Body When You Overeat?
Imagine: You’re preparing to go shopping and score all of the deals major stores have to offer. But as your getting dressed (at 3AM) and prepare to hit the streets, you notice something about you […]
Mindful Eating Tips on Thanksgiving Day (Yes, you Can Indulge!)
Who doesn’t want to fully enjoy the Thanksgiving favorites? In most cases, you are eating food you only have on Thanksgiving (or Christmas) That ‘inner Gremlin‘ says: “You won’t have this again until next year […]