The New Year is a great time to look at your life and decide what changes you are willing to do to live your best year in 2022! While there is much we cannot control, we each have the ability to live a meaningful life. When I was younger I floated along from year to year. Now, it’s clear that life is short and I can take steps to live my best life. A big part of those steps is helping my clients make changes to live the life of their dreams. Here’s the first question I ask a new client: “What is important to you?” Why ask this? People do not make changes that are not important to them. Some … [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...]
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...]
Men’s Health Month: Power Nutrients for Men and Where to Find Them
June is Men’s Health Month and this is the perfect time to eat foods that will enhance your health and well-being (or encourage the man in your life to do so). In celebration of Men’s Health Month and Father’s Day, I am highlighting several nutrients that are essential for men’s health and vitality. Vitamin D - Vitamin D, also known as the sunshine vitamin, is important especially as men age. Vitamin D plays an essential role in absorption as well as building and maintaining strong bones. A lack of vitamin D is linked to an increase in osteoporosis and bone fractures. Vitamin D is … [Read more...]
