Accountability is absolutely everything when it comes to sticking with an exercise and healthy eating plan. Working with clients, I find that I’m constantly encouraging each client to be accountable to themselves to move forward and achieve new goals. For some, being accountable to him or herself is easy, but for others I find that being accountable to someone else
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This post was originally created for Reboot with Joe click here for the original post. Yesterday was St. Patty’s Day and March is also National Nutrition Month. So I think it’s the perfect time to talk about the top four healthiest leafy greens. Green leafy vegetables are an absolute favorite of mine, not only because they’re light and tasty, and of course green,
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Being active throughout the day is one of the absolute hardest things to do and also one of the most important things to do. Staying active throughout the workday has become increasingly more difficult- especially because most of the work we do involves sitting at the computer or at a desk. The unfortunate reality is that staying seated for much of the day
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Gluten free diets are all the rage, and as a result the gluten free food business has become a billion dollar industry. Millions around the world have begun to put down their gluten-containing cookies for gluten-free one’s. So, the big question remains, do you really get more nutritional benefit, and will it save you calories? The simple answer is no
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Oatmeal can be an extremely well balanced breakfast that can help to power you through the morning- it can also quickly turn into a carbo-loading event that can result in a big, long, nap. One of the most common questions I get is how to make a healthy and satisfying bowl of oatmeal- so I’ve pulled together a few tips
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Valentines Day is the best day of the year because it’s the day that’s devoted entirely to love. Valentines Day gives us an amazing opportunity to focus on loving ourselves, to give thanks for everything that we’ve done, everything that we are blessed to have, and all that we are able to do. And that’s why it’s my favorite day– because if
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As you begin or continue your shopping for storm Juno or as many are calling, snowpocalypse, keep yourself healthy, well-fed and well-nourished by avoiding some classic snowstorm favorites. Here are my top 6 healthier swaps & tips for purchasing healthfully sourced and packaged foods that have more nutrients than the classic snowstorm go-to’s. Healthier swaps for classic snowstorm favorites: 1.
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So you’ve made it to the 8th (or 9th depending on where you are in the world) day of the new year and you’re hanging on to your new years resolution- even if by a thread. You want to continue with that resolution, but you’re finding it hard to do so- don’t give up! Here are a few tips to keep
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Each new year gives us an opportunity for a fresh start and a new beginning. It’s a time to make goals for the things that we want to achieve in the coming year. Because I find that new years goals and resolutions are often focused on health, fitness and wellness- here are a few tips to help you make 2015 your healthiest,
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Staying active, making healthful food choices, and preparing ahead of time is challenging to begin with. Then, when you add the element of travel into trying to stay healthy, it becomes an even more difficult task, but it doesn’t have to be! As you prepare for your upcoming holiday travel I want to share with you my top stay-healthy and fit
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Originally written for Reboot with Joe– click here for the original post Hey Men, we’re talking to you here! November or “Movember” as it’s frequently referred to, is all about men’s health, so we’re talking tips to keep you guys healthy. 1. Turn Down the Grill: Ok guys, we know you love your grill, but next time you’re using it try
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I am always awe inspired by the millions of amazing athletes that run marathons, and so I’m always thinking about how I can help them to refuel as a nutritionist (Dietitian). Although I’m not an elite runner, and like to consider myself more of a cross-trainer, I find that my ability to exercise on daily basis is dependent on how
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As written for Reboot with Joe– click here for link to original article Halloween means sweet treats, candy baskets, loads of sugar and artificial ingredients; so, as you’re filling your Halloween basket this year we want to share some healthier swaps for frequently used unhealthy ingredients. It’s important to remember that while there are plenty of unhealthy ingredients, there
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As written for Reboot with Joe– click here for the link to the original article October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, so there’s no better time to talk about powerful, anti-cancer foods and ways to add them to your food and juices. There are three main factors when it comes to cancer prevention: healthy weight regular exercise healthy
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