While I undergo breast cancer treatment, my husband, Bob offered to be my "guest blogger." He shares how he has expanded his cooking skills. In case you haven’t figured it out, I married the sweetest, kindest, most genuine woman I have ever met. Thus, it should come as no surprise that when I got married, several of Marcia’s friends called to congratulate me and simultaneously subtly threaten my life should I do anything adverse to their dear friend. I found this endearing, and hoped my friends would feel the same about me. They didn’t. Instead, after meeting Marcia, it was the … [Read more...]
Healthy Carbohydrates: Clearing up Confusion about Carbohydrate
With all the confusion about carbohydrates, many people are mistakenly avoiding healthy carbohydrates. Not all carbohydrates are the same and some you need. With advice about what you should eat everywhere you look or listen, it’s no wonder people are confused. Every week one of my clients is surprised to hear that a healthy carbohydrate food they are avoiding is part of a good for them. If you know me, you may have heard this before, but I’m sure it will be new to some. Plus it may serve as a reminder to you, or give you confidence you are eating the good stuff. Over the past 20 years, … [Read more...]
What to do if you Know What to do to Manage Your Weight, but you don’t do it
Today I'm going to tell you about what I do when people want to manage their weight but aren't sure they want to change. They made an appointment with me so I know there is something that makes them somewhat uncomfortable. Linda's story might help you too. At my first appointment with Linda she blurted out “I know what to do. I just don’t do it.” “Do you know why?” I asked “I’m rebellious” she said. “I got tired of watching my diet. Ever since I was a kid my mom was always on me about my weight and how much I ate. Something snapped in me in my 20s. I rebelled and ate and ate.I gained a lot … [Read more...]
Fact Check: How to Determine if Your Nutrition Information is Credible
We all know there’s a lot of nutrition information out there on the internet. While this can be super helpful and informative, it can also become very overwhelming, unless you know how to find credible nutrition information. Fad diets and quick fixes can be an easy trap to fall into. Anyone can post their opinion and beliefs and make it sound great, but not all information is true. In fact, some of the nutrition information out there can do more harm than good for your health. This article will provide you with some key elements to look for when searching for the best and most … [Read more...]
3 Easy Steps to Get the Fiber You Need in Your Diet
Only 4% of Americans are getting enough fiber in their diet. This statistic is shocking! However, 75% of us say we are trying to get that amount. We know we need fiber, but we think we are getting more than our actual total. I want to help you achieve your goal of getting the fiber you need. First we'll identify the benefits of fiber, then we'll recognize the barriers to getting enough, and finally we'll discuss the sources that you can tap to get you where you want to be. The Health Benefits of Fiber aids in maintaining a healthy weight lowers cholesterol helps manage blood … [Read more...]