This summer, kill two birds with one stone by getting active while getting things done around the house. On top of that, lose weight along the way! In addition to healthy eating and living an active lifestyle, here is a list of house chores that burns calories (based on a 155-pound person)! So go ahead, […]
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April showers bring May flowers…which constantly remind us that we’re less than one month away from swimsuit season! It’s never too late to give your eating habits a makeover by making small changes that would lead to big differences. Say it with me now: “Small changes make BIG differences.” Below are 10 ways you can […]
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For those of us trying to stay trim and active, there’s little that’s more fitness-killing than sitting behind a desk for 40 hours a week. Even without the constraint of a desk, a career can drain energy so that we’re too tired to work out after the workday is done. I find that there are […]
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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Feeling bad about that cupcake (or 3) you just ate? Yeah, we’ve all been there. But believe it or not, you can eat delicious desserts without the guilt. Just as incorporating a lifestyle of healthy eating involves small changes and smarter choices, the same goes for navigating the dessert table. With the average slice of […]
Lose weight fast and cleanse your body of harmful toxins! These are just a few claims given for what you can expect if you go on a detox diet. You’ve probably seen them on TV, read about them on the internet, or heard athletes and celebrities boasting about the wondrous effects of these diets. It […]
After several tweet requests for my black bean chili recipe, here it is! It’s delicious, healthy, inexpensive and super quick. I also did a cost analysis and it only costs about $5.55 for the entire recipe which will serve 6. Black Bean Chili Ingredients:1 tablespoon almond oil 1 onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 4 […]
Just as President Obama has suggested that each of us take personal responsibility to improve our country we also need to take that same personal responsibility for our health and our waistlines. Within an average day we make countless different choices. You decide what time to get out of bed, what to eat for breakfast, […]
Hello, I’m sitting in the Phoenix airport getting ready to fly home until next Wednesday when I leave for the final 6 cities of my 10 city tour. I just recorded two short new videos which will not only help you reduce your daily calorie intake to assist in your weight loss efforts but also […]
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I am at the airport now waiting to fly to my first city (Washington, DC) for my media tour. Below is my schedule for the month. Take a look to see if I’m visiting your city! January 8 Washington, DC (CBS)January 9 Hartford (CBS)January 13 Miami (NBC)January 17 Phoenix (IND)January 22 Atlanta (FOX)January 23 Chicago […]
Lose weight, eat right, exercise, spend more time with family and friends, get out of debt, do any of these resolutions sound familiar? Probably, since they are several of the top 10 most popular New Year’s Resolutions. With the holidays behind us, it’s that time again- time to make your New Year’s resolutions. In fact, […]
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I made two gingerbread houses and frosted sugar cookies (using my great new Crate and Barrel cookie cutters) with my daughters this weekend, attended a Santa brunch, and have 4 holiday parties this week including a cookie party I host every year. Next week I have two parties. It’s not easy to maintain your weight […]
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Ever wonder if it wasn’t a simple mathematical equation? Well, you just might be right. Researchers have recently identified 4 genes- FADS1, LIPC, SCAD and MCAD, that could drive metabolism and possibly help explain why some people struggle more to maintain a healthy weight and have differing responses to diet and exercise programs. Check out […]
Are you constantly stressed out? Do you go to bed at night worrying? With the current economic environment it is easy to understand why many people are more stressed out than ever before. However, it is important to try to manage your stress effectively. When a person is stressed it increases their cortisol levels. With […]
I frequently have clients ask about zero calorie drink options. Given the fact that I do not advocate drinking artificial sweeteners in diet sodas or other drinks like Crystal Light, I was happy to find a sparkling water at Costco called Talking Rain. It has a mild taste with three different flavors including lemon zest. […]
