When we’re exercising and eating right, there’s a lot of talk about calories. But all calories are not created equal. And simply counting calories isn’t the best way to managing your food choices. But understanding macronutrients – such as protein, carbs and fat –...
Accomplishing new feats is always an adventure! And it makes me proud to help my clients achieve new goals and try new things 🙂 One of my nutrition clients, Courtney Kanagi, completed her first DEKA Strong this month and did an amazing job at it!! See HERE. DEKA was...
No matter what the goal is – no matter how large or how small – the hardest part is always starting. Have you noticed that? Starting an exercise routine? Hard! Starting a diet? Hard! Starting to make your way out the door… so you can go to the gym or run… Hard! That’s...
Henry Ford said a great many wise things. My favorite: “Whether you think you can or you think you can’t, you’re right.” And this is never more powerful to remember at a turning point, like the start of a new year, when we look forward with hope, excitement and – yes...
Starting something – ANYTHING – is often the hardest part. But if you can just take action, one little first step, it gets easier. This, my friends, isn’t a self-help platitude. IT’S SCIENCE! Remember Sir Isaac Newton? He said a body at rest tends to stay that way,...
We’ve all heard the old saying, “A journey of 1,000 miles begins with a single step.” But why is it so hard to remember it when pursuing positive health changes and outcomes? Maybe because we’re brainwashed by marketers to believe in quick, miracle fixes for...
The holidays can be tough if we allow them to be. Stressful… Busy… Too much food… Too many commitments – and not enough time to take care of yourself. But wait… You don’t need more time. You need a coach -- at least for now. The guidance, accountability and support a...
I’m reminiscing on the Drumstick Dash L.A. from last week…It was fun being at a race again, especially with friends. The 5K was very low stress and I pushed myself enough to run the whole thing without any walking…a new feat since my ankle injury in May. I’ve decided...
With the latest strain of COVID spiking again, enhancing the immune system is still top of mind for people right now. Your overall body weight, the foods you eat regularly, your quality of sleep, stress management, and how much you exercise ALWAYS impacts your...
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...