Hey Healthy Woman, Happy Woman! I know you derive great pleasure from gifting friends and family during the holidays. But what, may I ask, are you looking forward to receiving? Or, what have you done for YOU lately to pamper yourself? I want to share with you some gift ideas for products that are natural, […]
Accountability: the missing link in achieving your health goals?
So, you had the very best intentions/resolutions with regard to your health and wellness goals earlier in the year. You may have bought DVDs to practice yoga at home; invested in mason jars for your salads and overnight breakfasts; and cleaned out your pantry to make room for new, healthy food. You became a new […]
Making time for self-care during the holidays
We’re now in the midst of the six most frenzied weeks of the year. Mid-November to the end of December can feel like a tsunami of grocery shopping and food preparation, gift shopping, house decorating, wrapping presents… But can I encourage you to place just one more item on your to-do list? Self-care. I know; […]
How to keep your food cravings in check
Craving certain foods has become almost an expected part of women’s food journey. When it’s not sugar calling your name, it’s salt. Perhaps you’re a breadaholic (*raises hand*) or, the big one, a chocoholic? But what’s really behind our desire to go all in on specific foods? Some experts claim that our cravings reveal nutritional […]
How your hormones affect your weight and energy
Are willpower and self-control the real solutions to sub-par energy levels and extra body weight? Maybe not. The more accurate answer might lie with your very powerful hormones. And we’re not just talking about sex hormones here; we’re talking about the hormones that directly affect your blood sugar, metabolism (the result of all the processes […]
Five easy ways to detox for improved health
So, you’ve been feeling sluggish. It’s almost like your body is pleading with you for a clean up. However, you don’t think you’re up to undertaking a full 14- or 21-day detox. I hear you! We often need a detox to rid ourselves of the effects of the inflammatory food and drink we’ve been consuming, […]
How to rebound when you mess up on your health goals
It happens to us all: you’ve been staying on top of your health goals, your diet is on point, you’re exercising regularly, and you’re incorporating self-care in your wellness routine. Then girls’ night out rolls around and you give in to the sweet seduction of the restaurant’s most decadent menu items. Or, vacation rolls around […]
Simple strategies to gain and maintain energy
Talk to almost any woman about her health goals and, other than losing weight, the most common response is a desire for more energy. They share energy goals such as: Enjoying time with children, significant others, and friends. Taking a break without constantly having to take care of everything and everyone Feeling less mentally […]
Meal prep tips for busy times
Planning healthy meals and preparing them are foundational tools of the healthy and happy lifestyle. Alas, many of us haven’t always been able to stay on top of our intention to provide nutritious meals for ourselves and our families. Here are some typical concerns I encounter when talking to people about meal prep: You […]
How to create margin and boost your health and happiness
Can you recognize a lack of margin in your life? Is it your inability to arrive on time for appointments? Eating your entire meal in five minutes and not recalling how the food tasted? A home that’s more obstacle course than soothing retreat? A margin intervention might be just the course correction you need. What a margin deficit […]
