A few years ago I began having running injuries left and right. I didn't understand it. I was in good shape. I was smart about how much and how far I ran. I did HIIT workouts or light strength training. I tried to cross-train. I did yoga. So why in the world was I getting... Continue Reading →
Stop Necessary Late Night Snacking TODAY! 😲
We’ve all been there. You had a great dinner and feel like you’ve stayed on track all day. The kids are in bed, the chores are done and now it is time to sit down and relax. After you settle into the couch you start to feel hungry. And this is where it tends to... Continue Reading →
4 Pillars of Wellness
Are you ready to be well? 🙋🏼♀️ Society perpetuates the myth that to be healthy and feel well we need to follow their rules. You must look, eat, feel, and act a certain way. Are you ready to kick aside all these rules about what healthy looks like and finally feel alive? You can achieve... Continue Reading →
Teaching Kids to Love Their Bodies
Dozens of studies have looked at how children view their bodies and when the best age to intervene would be to promote body satisfaction. It appears this can occur as young as 7-9 years old. My graduate school thesis was on this very topic and was shocked how many children in kindergarten and first grade... Continue Reading →
The Missing Link…Connection
Any change is hard. Change that goes against the grain - that's nearly impossible. Think of a time you dreamed. You had an amazing goal you wanted to attain. But you were scared to tell someone because NO ONE around you was doing it. Like run a marathon but you haven't even ran a 5K.... Continue Reading →
E-Cigarettes – NOT a healthy alternative
I’m sure you’ve all heard of vaping before (using an e-cigarette). It initially started as an alternative to traditional tobacco products that didn’t require have all the horrible chemicals of standard cigarettes. For this reason, many people looked at it as a healthy alternative to cigarettes or even a method to quit smoking all together. ... Continue Reading →
It’s Zucchini Season!
If you have a garden at home, or know someone who does, chances are you are busting at the seams with zucchini. It's that time of year that all your hard work has come together and your fresh produce is piling up on your kitchen counter. Well have no fear, this week's recipe is zucchini... Continue Reading →
Chicken Shawarma and Sweet Potato Fry Bowls
Have you ever wished you had a recipe that was so versatile you could use it for literally any occasion? Like your favorite outfit that you just add a few accessories to based on the situation, this recipe does it all. A simple weeknight dinner, a Saturday night dinner party, or an easy weekly go-to... Continue Reading →
Enough with the Chocolate Milk Already!
Today's post is a bit of a rant, so feel free to stop now if you're following me for some positivity and don't want to start your day fired up. I'm trying to figure out why in 2019, when every other day there is a headline about our failing health, are we still giving our... Continue Reading →
Changing Food from Adversary to Ally – Part 2
Earlier this week I started a mini-series on food intolerances and allergies. If you're just tuning in now, be sure to check out part 1 of this series here - http://bit.ly/2ZkCsfS. Today I'm going to tackle an approach to managing food intolerances. I will be posting more about food allergies next week! In the last... Continue Reading →