Our culture likes to promote the idea that “health is the greatest wealth” with all kinds of folksy sayings like, “If you have your health, then you have everything.” But do we really mean it? Do YOU value your own health? Really? Most people don’t, as we know...
Have you ever noticed that anytime you do something, there’s somebody who doesn’t like it? You get a new haircut – and someone tells you it’s too short You buy a new car – and someone says you paid too much You start exercising & dieting – and someone starts...
We all need supporters on our health & fitness journey. And while some are lucky enough to have a supportive partner at home, that’s a fantasy for others. So, what do you do when your spouse/partner doesn’t encourage your efforts to live a healthier life and...
Wow! The holidays were just here and now it’s already March. How is that possible? Time goes by so fast sometimes that it’s hard to keep track of it. But with just a few simple hacks, you can soak up all the best of your life and maximize time for your own purposes....
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...
Your core muscles are some of the hardest-working in your body, and almost all of us make their job even harder every day! Over time, that can have a surprisingly big impact on how you feel from your energy and mood to even your digestion and overall...
Whether you love college basketball or couldn’t care less, the NCAA tournament offers a fun phrase to help us focus on healthy habits this month: March Madness! And under that theme, we're going to enjoy new experiences for our workouts, in the kitchen, and as...
A great philosopher once said, “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” It’s a good one to remember in our daily lives because without gaining awareness of what throws us off course, we’re likely to get derailed by the same mistake again. Maybe...
Almost everyone wants to look younger. In our culture, aging is viewed with the same contempt as gaining weight. “Well, she looks good – for her age,” is a common back-handed compliment. And people spend millions of dollars every year on everything from face...
Which of these sounds like you when starting a new challenge or program? “I’ve got this! I’m 100% in!!” Or “I’m terrible at this. I always quit anyway.” Surprisingly, that kind of all-or-nothing thinking is super-common in all kinds of activities, including exercise...
A few days ago I wasn’t motivated to workout, and I didn't. I was dealing with Internet issues at the house, which impeded my work and altered my day. I was able to do some tax preparation that did not involve an Internet connection, so I was still able to make proper...