Over the past few years, there’s been a surge in research in the benefits of mindfulness for improving overall health and weight loss. This has brought a shift in the way I work with clients and now I incorporate the practice of mindfulness when it comes to eating, exercise and improving overall health and well-being. Can you “think” yourself into losing weight? The answer is both yes and no. While I usually start things off on a positive note, today I’m first going to address why you cannot just “think” yourself into losing weight. As much as I wish weight loss could be as simple as … [Read more...]
How to Set S.M.A.R.T Goals for lasting Change
Many of us follow the tradition of setting resolutions for the New Year, but the truth is, many of our resolutions and goals are similar. So why can some people achieve their goals more consistently than others? While there are a variety of reasons, one thing I have discovered is that making S.M.A.R.T goals will significantly increase your chances of achieving your goals. S.M.A.R.T Goal Setting: 101 Before diving into goal setting 101, I’ll first clarify that S.M.A.R.T. is an acronym for; S - Specific M - Measurable A - Action oriented R - Realistic T - Timely Here are a few … [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...]
How to Make a Plan that Works Better than Any Diet
Did you know that Americans spend 60 billion dollars on diets, supplements, and products to lose weight every year? So much wasted money! Please don’t fall for it, even if your sweet friend is the one trying to get you to buy that “miracle plan that worked so well for her.” The truth is—the diet industry is about making money. Sure, you can lose weight following a restrictive plan. Scientific evidence shows that weight loss follows a reduction in calories. Any diet where you cut down on calories can work for weight loss. Unfortunately, a large majority of dieters don’t keep the weight … [Read more...]
5 Tips to Fend off Holiday Weight Gain
The holidays are a time for family, friends, good food and creating great memories. Our schedules are filled with shopping, decorating, and holiday party hopping. The busy days can make it challenging to maintain healthy exercise and sleep habits, making it easy to turn to food for a quick energy rush or comfort when feeling sad or lonely. Here are 5 Tips to Fend off Holiday Weight Gain #1 Sip on soup. Soup is a low energy dense food, which means it provides fewer calories per gram - therefore you can eat a nice serving of soup, relatively low in calories. (This is not true for heavy … [Read more...]
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