10 Simple Changes to Move More Every Day
Have you ever been visiting a city for the first time, and though you’re indulging in all of the local fare, noticed that you’re feeling lighter due to all the walking you’re doing as you explore an exciting new place? I have — in Seattle. I think I actually lost weight…
READ MOREWhole Grains 101: Best Cooking & Preparation Tips
In parts one and two of this series, I explained to you the benefits of whole grains and how to make sure you’re selecting the best ones for your weight-loss and health goals. Here in part three, I’m going to tell you about the best way to cook and prepare your whole grains so…
READ MORESummer Recipe (Grilled Peach Salad)
One of the great things about summer is trying out new and exciting summer recipes — especially on the grill. But I also love reviving old favorites and sharing them with you! This week, I revisited a summer recipe favorite — mouth-watering Grilled Peach with Rosemary Chicken Salad. It’s a simple…
READ MOREHealthy Banana Bread Recipe!
In cooking and baking, bananas and plantains are so versatile. Nutritionally, they are always filling without being problematic if you’re trying to lose some stubborn fat. Potassium, manganese, copper, and more are all vital minerals found in bananas. They also provide carbs, which are useful for energy, especially in the morning…
READ MOREIs Butter Healthy?
Butter has been demonized as a major culprit in poor cardiovascular health for years. For nearly half a century, Americans have been told to limit its consumption. But new research from Tufts University is debunking that theory. The Tufts’ study, published by Plos One, found little to no correlation between…
READ MOREDoes Good Posture Really Matter?
You probably heard it a hundred times as a teenager: “Sit up straight!” “Fix your posture!” “Don’t slouch!” Good posture has long been the mission of doting mothers and fictitiously strict schoolteachers. And they are right to get on us about sitting a little taller. Posture is by far one…
READ MOREBelgian Waffles (Healthy Breakfast Recipe)
If you’ve been trying to lose weight for a while, you probably heard that carbs are not helping. Or that calories are not helping. Or that fat is not helping. None of which is really accurate. Fat doesn’t make you fat. There are carbs that raise your blood sugar (which leads…
READ MOREExercises that Target Underarm Fat
Though it seems superficial, our perpetual focus on problem areas becomes a body image destroyer and can be an on-going, nagging source of pain for a lot of my female clients. One such example is the delightful area under the upper arm. You know what I’m talking about? It seems women…
READ MORESummer Recipes (Perfect for July 4th)
On July 4th, we celebrate our independence from the British Empire. This American holiday is a very special day for all Americans. And indeed it is for me. Maybe because I used to live in Philadelphia, where the Declaration of Independence was adopted on July 4, 1776. And also because…
READ MORE‘How Do I Increase Productivity?’
What if I told you that to increase productivity in your life, all you have to do is read just one article. That would be pretty great, huh? Too bad that’s not the case. Not even close. However, there’s something oddly powerful about thinking of productivity this way. We all want…
READ MOREReplace Carbs the Easy Way!
If you’re trying to slim down, your best bet is to watch what kind of carbohydrates you ingest. In my cookbook Eat More, Burn More, I spend a great deal of time explaining which high-glycemic carbs you should avoid, and how to replace carbs with healthier, low-glycemic options. I also…
READ MORENo Progress? These 3 Smart Tips Will Ease Your Mind
Ok, so you dove head first into eating better, exercising like crazy, and drinking more water but you’re still feeling frustrated about your results… Maybe, after several weeks of killer workouts and spot-on nutrition, you recently hopped on the scale and expected to see more progress and a much smaller…
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