Ask anyone experiencing brain fog what it’s like and you’re likely to hear some of these responses: I can’t seem to think straight My thoughts are blurry I can’t remember what I just said I can’t remember what I was just thinking I get irritated easily I feel super tired/sluggish/weary I lack motivation It takes […]
Indoor Workouts for Colder Weather
During the warm summer months, nothing is as enjoyable as outdoor workouts like a walk or run in the sunshine, taking a dip in the local pool or the ocean, or rolling out your yoga mat in your favorite local park. But when autumn breezes turn into winter blasts (Exhibit A: the last few days) […]
Jump-starting an exercise habit that will last
New Year’s resolutions. Have you started thinking about what yours will be for 2018? Or do you prefer to choose a word that will guide your activity in the new year? Whether you’re pro-resolutions or pro-word-for-the-year, most of us begin with the best of intentions, don’t we? We launch into them with the desire to […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
12 Ways to Curb Your Sugar Consumption
Are you a “sugar mama”? Do you get a sugar “high” from your food and drink? Is it difficult for you to go without some form of sugar for even a day? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, you may need to drastically curb your sugar consumption to escape the “sugar blues” […]
