Being in the midst of the holiday season, I don’t know about you, but I like to be creative. Especially in the kitchen. It might be because I’m a veggie, and typical holiday meals center around ham, turkey, maybe squid (for all you Italian folk!). Therefore, eating sides can get a bit boring for me so I search out different … Read More
It is so cold and rainy today. I decided to warm up my bones with some soup. I chose just to eat this yummy dish for lunch, but you can make it a more substantial meal if you serve it over pasta or polenta. Even add garlic croutons if you wish. So this soup is packed with protein, calcium, and … Read More
Oh, the end of summer is coming so fast! I just got back from a beach vacation and soaked up as much summer as I could. Now as I go back-to-school shopping, I feel like I need to cherish everything summer offers before the leaves start falling next month. That’s why I was so stoked when I found a summery … Read More
“When you venture outside your comfort zone, wherever the starting point may be, it’s a big deal.” Chris Guillebeau’s The Art of Non-Conformity This is so true for me and swimming. You see, I never took swim lessons. Oh, wait, I am lying. I took a few lessons when I was in grade school and pretty much learned the doggie paddle … Read More
I have something to tell you. I cheated. Well, actually, cheating might not be the right word. As I don’t believe in diets, don’t diet, and absolutely despise diets, I guess I could say I did something my body didn’t approve of. I want you to know that I am bearing my soul because as a health coach some see … Read More
So you are buying your greens at the farmer’s markets and trying new recipes for the summer. Yay! But what do you do when you get busy and days go by and your fridge if full of dying plants? Never fear! I have some simple tips you can try to prevent this from happening (and keeping your produce looking good). … Read More
Monday, June 27th. I waited and waited for this day to come. The season premiere of Weeds was on June 27th. A big day for me because I am an huge fan of Nancy Botwin. She sure makes me look like Mom of the Year with all her crazy antics with some funny business, shady characters, and getting into trouble. … Read More
*** I updated this popular post with new research and FREE Sugar Busting Crash Course Guide! Includes sugar cleanse! Sign up for the FREE boot camp webinar recording and receive goodies>>> I will get to the Starbucks part after I rant a bit. For this week’s blog, I am so inspired to talk about SUGAR because everywhere I go, I … Read More
“I don’t have enough energy to get through my day.” “I crash around 3:00 every afternoon.” ” By the time I get home from work, there is NO way I have energy left to exercise.” “I wish I could keep up with the kids. I just don’t have the energy to play with them.” It seems that lack of energy … Read More
“I’m so healthy–I eat a salad every day for lunch,” said Tracy, one of my newer clients. “But,” she quickly added, “I can’t stop snacking in the afternoon. At 4:00 I tend to inhale the leftover bagels from the breakfast meetings.” Salads are certainly healthy meals, especially if you can add some dark leafy greens such as spinach or kale. … Read More
Last summer my family and I spent a week at the beach. I was with my husband and two children, Kate and Jack, the two cutest little things on this Earth! Yes, I am biased.:) Although it was nice to get away and take a break from regular life, I noticed that is was rather hard to eat healthy at restaurants. Even … Read More