Have you heard the quote from Benjamin Franklin, “If you fail to plan you are planning to fail?” Well, that goes for anything we have a goal for. New Years’ Resolutions, meal planning, eating healthier… Whatever it is, we need a plan to make it successful. So, what goals do [...]
Tis the season of give, give, give. And usually in this holiday season that ends up being ALL of our time, energy, and resources. In this season of giving, it’s important for us to allow ourselves time to recharge and be filled back up. Have you ever heard the thought [...]
Why is everybody so exhausted around the holidays? Well, this may seem obvious but probably because we’re stressing and not allowing our bodies to get enough relaxation and sleep. Sleep and exercise are a kind of fuel for our bodies. They help us relieve some stress of the season. When [...]
Do you ever get to a gathering and there are no healthy foods?!?! It’s all fatty and sugary and soooo tempting. It’s hard to resist ALL the yummy, not-so-good-for-you things. So, why not bring something that is also super yummy that is actually good for you? When someone invites you [...]
Do you ever go shopping and get sooooo hungry? Or do you go to a get-together, and it seems like it’s forever before the food is ready and you’re starved? I recommend eating a snack before you go. That sets you up for not being a ravaging beast when you [...]
Do you ever get caught up in the busyness and forget to be thankful? Yeah, me too. Thankful for food, family, friends, a home… Being mindful when eating means that we are aware of what we’re eating in addition to how we’re eating. Are you eating like a stressed out [...]
Do you ever get overwhelmed by the abundance of delicious food around the holidays? It seems as if we need to eat all the things because we never have these foods anytime but the holidays! This is the main reason Americans gain around five pounds this time of year (according [...]
Do you ever get to the end of your meal and you’re so full you need to unbutton your pants?!?! Yeah. I think we’ve all been there. And during the holidays it’s so easy to overindulge with the abundant delicious food! So, how can you enjoy the food without gaining [...]
Eat as healthy as you can 80% of the time and eat whatever you want 20% of the time. Diets can be so hard to stick with because most of them feel like deprivation. It’s so hard to avoid ALL the yummy things ALL the time! And actually, yo-yo dieting [...]
Did you know our bodies are made up of around 60% water? And our brains and hearts are made up of around 73% water! Because we are made up of so much water hydration is super important! When we don’t get enough water our body processes are stressed which can [...]
