New Year’s resolutions often fail because people set goals that are too vague or too lofty. Instead, make your goals SMART! A SMART goal is one that is: S: Specific – A specific goal describes exactly what you are going to do and how you are going to do it. So, instead of saying “I […]
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20 Healthy Holiday Gift Ideas
Looking for that perfect present for the health nut that has everything? Or how about a family member or friend looking to lose weight and get healthy in 2010? Whatever your gift needs, you’ll find what you’re looking for with my Top 20 Food/Fitness Gifts for any budget. $25 and under Joyce Sheldon “Coffee Talk” […]
8 Tips to Healthier Holiday Drinks + Recipes
Spending time with friends and family is a great way to spend the holidays, and for many of you that means getting together and sharing a few cocktails. Holiday drinking can be fun and enjoyable but for those of us who are trying to watch our waistlines this holiday season, even having a few drinks […]
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4 Steps to Holiday Cocktail Party Success
‘Tis the season to…overindulge at cocktail parties? The holidays are a great excuse to celebrate and spend time with family and friends, yet the excessive eating, drinking, and late nights tend to leave us feeling bloated, guilty, and our pants just a wee-bit snugger. Follow my 4 simple steps and I guarantee you’ll change all […]
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5 Keys to Surviving Holiday Stress
Getting through the everyday routine is stressful enough, but the holidays can definitely turn it up a notch. After Thanksgiving and Black Friday holiday schedules kick into high gear with holiday shopping, parties, and family get-togethers. To make it through without blowing a fuse (or your budget), here are some tips to stay fit and […]
Pumpkin Curry Soup
This thick, warm and creamy soup also packs a protein punch that is sure to satisfy! The fall pumpkin flavors blended with coconut and curry makes a delicious combination. This dish is low in fat, and high in vitamin A, fiber and antioxidants. Ingredients: 1 yellow onion 1 Tablespoon olive oil 1 Tablespoon garlic 2 […]
Food Safety for Thanksgiving
When we think of Thanksgiving the first things that come to mind are family, fall, and lots (and lots!) of holiday-specific foods. While we may want to get down to the business of cooking the meal and eating the delicious spread, food safety is paramount, especially during the time of year that flu season is […]
When Turkey is Not Invited to Thanksgiving Dinner
As more people choose to go vegetarian or simply reduce the meat in their diets for health and ethical reasons, the question of what to serve at Thanksgiving dinner becomes bigger than ever before. Instead of simply debating between Mom’s recipe versus Aunt Ruth’s for the turkey, the entire staple entrée is tossed aside. If […]
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The 7 Secrets of Successful Weight Losers
Most dieters find the hardest part is not losing weight, but keeping it off. The National Weight Control Registry tracks the weight loss strategies of over 6000 successful losers. To be eligible, participants must have lost at least 30 pounds and kept it off for over 1 year. On average, members have lost 66 pounds […]
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7 Ways to Stay Motivated to Exercise
Exercising and staying in shape is a great way to adopt and keep a healthy lifestyle and improve your quality of life. But as we all know, exercising sometimes isn’t the easiest thing in the world to do and getting those 60 minutes in each day most days of the week can become tedious and […]
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Top 5 Foods to Fight the Flu
With the recent hype over the H1N1 flu vaccine, we are beginning to lose sight of the fundamental and simplest way to avoid getting sick: by filling up on wholesome, nutritious foods. It’s time to get back to the basics and feed our bodies with a diet rich in essential nutrients such as vitamins A, […]
Healthy Holiday Stuffing
When stuffing is baked inside the turkey, it catches all the fat drippings and becomes higher in calories in fat. With this healthy recipe, you can have your stuffing and eat it too! Happy holidays! Ingredients: 1 loaf whole wheat bread, cut into cubes 1 yellow onion, chopped 1 cup celery, chopped 2 Tablespoons olive […]
Get Fit with Team KMBC!
I’m so excited to be working with KMBC to help them get fit and I want to help you get fit! We are going to work hard and have some fun! Larry Moore, Lara Moritz and Bryan Bubsy all got a copy of The All-Pro Diet which I co-authored with NFL Future Hall-of-Famer Tony Gonzalez. […]
Meeting Rodney Yee and The Benefits of Yoga
You don’t have to break into a run or spend hours lifting weights to do your body a good workout. Yoga, which is estimated to go back 5,000 years, is relaxing, diverse and gadgetless—but don’t be fooled into thinking it’s easy or sweat-free. According to this online fat-burning calculator provided by Glamour magazine , one […]
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Sleep Your Way Skinny
We all take things for granted, but not getting enough sleep should not be one of them. Getting in those needed 7-8 hours of sleep each day may seem like a daunting task, but there is a big correlation between the amount of sleep you get and your health. Sleeping an adequate amount of hours […]
Prebiotics Versus Probiotics: What’s the Difference?
There’s been a lot of attention given to the benefits of pre- and pro-biotics recently. They are both functional foods, or foods that have health benefits beyond simple nutrition. In the case of prebiotics and probiotics, they can help restore the balance of good-for-you bacteria in your intestinal tract. Let me break it down for […]
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5 Ways You Can Affect Your Mood with Food
The foods you eat are the building blocks for neurotransmitters. Neurotransmitters are chemicals in the brain that affect many different aspects of our lives, including our mood. Thus, what you eat can have a big impact on how you feel! Here are some good mood foods to try: 1. Protein-rich foods lead to increased production […]
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5 Delicious Foods You Can Eat
Life is short: enjoy your food! In fact, I love food! Finding pleasure in eating your food is also part of establishing healthy eating behaviors. Eating foods you enjoy should bring you a sense of pleasure, not guilt. Additionally, you can learn to be more satisfied with less if you learn to savor and appreciate […]
Is Wii Fit America’s Fitness Answer?
The Positives: Body Mass Index (BMI) check to provide some information about your overall health. A variety of programs: aerobics, yoga, strength training, balance, boxing, tennis, and more. It doesn’t take up as much space as other home exercise equipment might. It can burn calories!! It’s fun! The Negatives: It’s expensive, and the reality is […]
