Today is the first day of summer - woohoo! It’s such a beautiful day in Southern California, and I feel so good (: One thing I love about summertime, is that it brings unique opportunities to practice balance. For example, most of us already know the mindset needed to...
There’s nothing as attractive as confidence. Not being at your goal weight.Not the perfect haircut.Not wearing THAT swimsuit. It doesn’t matter what your gender is. It doesn’t matter what your age is. It is simply a universal truth that when you believe in yourself,...
The 3-course meal is a classic – an appetizer, main course and dessert. And I have the perfect meal for you! It’s a recipe for each of those components you can make any time for family and friends. All three recipes are yummy, healthy, and boast just a little...
Psychology tells us people try to change for one of two reasons: A current situation becomes too painful, or they have a deep desire to find something better. Which one drives you? If you’re in a house that’s on fire, you’ll probably run out of it to save yourself....
Do you find it easier to eat at home, compared to at a restaurant, where it’s so easy to overeat? The waiter brings the bread basket when you sit down.The menu is full of heavy entrees and irresistible desserts.Even the salads are loaded with tons of non-salad items!...
On life’s journey, you face certain obstacles that are blocking you from where you want to go. We all do. The secret to success is removing those obstacles ourselves. We can’t expect anyone else to do it for us. That job is ours and ours alone. I see two categories of...
Even though I'm running a race on the trails in Calabasas, CA this morning...I'm actually excited about my Renov8 Your Lifestyle Challenge that starts on Monday! BUT, there are only 28 hours left before the doors close (once the clock strikes 1:00pm PST...
Why are we so obsessed with perfection? I mean, the fitness industry constantly hits us with images of perfectly sculpted bodies who perfectly perform their perfect workouts without fail. And society in general demands us (especially women) to be ideal in every way –...
Are you looking to achieve and sustain your goals in the simplest, most effective way possible? I'm sure you answered YES to that question. Let's face it, we all want to achieve our goals quickly and easily, right? The key to a "Quick Win" with your health &...
It’s almost time for Valentine’s Day, and that can only mean one thing: CHOCOLATE! Okay, it can mean other things too. Like romance, teddy bears, flowers, and more. But… CHOCOLATE! If you love it as much as I do, then you’re always interested in healthy ways to enjoy...
Want to know a secret about exercising and eating right? IT’S HARD. You won’t always like it. You won’t always feel motivated. In fact, especially at the beginning, you’ll search for reasons to not get off the couch and move your body. That’s the simple, hard truth....
December is a good time to cuddle down and stay warm with a cozy treat (after you’ve worked out, of course). The secret is to swap healthier ingredients into traditional favorites you know you’ll enjoy. That’s why I’m sharing three “healthy swap” recipes that will...