From the front door, no, make that the sidewalk— you catch a whiff of the gooey goodness that tantalizes your taste-buds and fills your imagination with all manner of sweet, melt-in-your mouth lusciousness. That is the experience of tasting a Krispy Kreme doughnut if you’re lucky. Some people—my clients included—describe eating these doughnuts not as… Read More
Everyone wants to lose weight now, not later. Few people understand that to lose even one pound you must change your mind…and your routine. Here are 15 easy-to-do tricks that will help you lose weight, whatever your goal, just 15 pounds at a time. Eat protein with every meal. Eating this way keeps you full… Read More
The much, maligned carbohydrate (an essential, macro nutrient) has been touted as the bane of your dietary existence for too long. Not to worry, you can eat your comfort food carbohydrate favorites without the guilt and the dreaded pounds that often come with. Instead of banning pasta, potato chips, ice cream, and those hi-carb foods… Read More
I get lots of questions about what, when, and how much food to eat in order to achieve a healthy lifestyle. As your nutrition coach, I know that even with a balanced diet and your meals planned for the week, you sometimes need a little extra support. Enter nutrient supplementation. This is where dietary “rubber”… Read More
There are countless people who go about their day doing exactly what they please. If that sounds like a foreign concept to you it is because you, at least on this subject, are part of a very large group. You may have unwittingly joined the ranks of, “THOSE People.” You know, the people who, for… Read More
Not many people have perfect six-pack abs (but if you do, good on you!) but having an exceedingly expanded waistline can do more than keep you out of figure-hugging clothes, you could face serious health issues: Your risk increases for high blood pressure and high cholesterol– major factors for heart disease – as well as… Read More
Sure, you may have been warned to stop chewing the fat because it could blow your diet plan and pack on pounds, and you may have thought you’d have to give up chocolate chip cookies and cake for life for the same reason, but wait! I’ve got new information to help you banish the guilt… Read More
It happens to the best of us. One day you look behind you and wonder aloud “who’s that following me back there?” That’s what I said to myself the day I realized that my behind was spreadin’ like rumors! The good news is we can have our curves without the rolls and the strategy is… Read More
Abandoning the brown and beige meat and potatoes American style of eating and adopting a meal plan of colorful fruits and vegetables with small amounts of whole grains and lean protein can save your life.