We may be craving alcohol to help cope with stress, boredom, or maybe for some fun. Back in the day, I used to be a party girl – I get it. I fight these urges all the time. What has helped me is understanding how alcohol affects my health and my metabolism. For instance, I […]
Tag Archives: Stress & Sleep
Heartburn? Get off meds naturally!
Many people suffer from heartburn. The good news is that it is preventable. Most of my clients are able to get off acid reducing medications and control heartburn through diet and lifestyle changes alone! Here are the most common causes and tips to reduce heartburn. Possible Causes of Heartburn: Mindless eating – not chewing well […]
What are your Core Values?
Instead of setting unrealistic New Year’s Resolutions and health goals, identifying your Core Values is way more helpful! If you follow through with this exercise, I guarantee you will see more results! Have you ever asked yourself…What are your core values? It’s an important question that deserves some serious thought. Take your time and write […]
Daily Affirmations for Healthy Weight Loss
Most of my clients have negative views of themselves. I hear them saying “I’m fat” or “my metabolism is slow”. In order to see positive changes with your body, you need to start with your mind. Your outlook will dictate your future. If you say your fat, most likely, you will stay fat. Let’s choose […]
5 Keys to True Happiness
“Happiness isn’t somewhere you end up if you are lucky. It’s a way of life.” Everyone always tells me I am lucky but I am a firm believer that we create our own happiness. Here are my keys to true happiness:) Be Healthy. It is a fact that people who eat healthy and exercise have […]
Unwanted Weight Around Your Midsection?
Most of my clients complain about extra flab or inches around the middle. What’s so loveable about love handles? And we all know that the apple shaped body is more prone to heart disease, diabetes and stroke. On a positive note, fat stored in the midsection is metabolically active so it’s easier to lose when following the right […]
Coffee or Tea
With the cold weather and hectic holidays, many of us turn to caffeinated or warm beverages for comfort and fast energy. When comparing coffee to tea, it is obvious that tea’s benefits outweigh coffee but there are still many pro’s and con’s to both. Compared to many sodas, juices and sports drinks, tea and coffee […]
Stretching Tips
I work with so many people who are physically imbalanced. Lots of people sit in front of a computer or in a car all day with little activity to counterbalance this immobility. On the other hand, there are many people who are physically active but repeat the same action or routine every time (like running […]
Simple Thanksgiving
Everyone seems to get so stressed out when the holidays roll around and I can completely understand why. The thought of hosting a large group of people for an occasion such as Thanksgiving when you don’t entertain regularly can be overwhelming. Oddly enough, the most stress I’ve endured on Turkey Day is from my family […]
How do you get a GOOD night’s sleep?
If you have trouble going to sleep or staying asleep, try to follow these tips for more quality hours in bed. As a Registered Dietitian working with all kinds of clients, I have noticed an important trend. Most client who are sleep deprived or don’t have a consistent sleep schedule, tend to have more trouble […]
