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Mindful Eating: Implementing the Practice

On the Center for Mindful Eating website it states, “Awareness of the moment is where change can begin”.  Being mindful and aware of your surroundings without judgement applies to many areas of life, one of which is mindful eating.  When someone practices mindful eating, they acknowledge the food they have chosen for taste and nourishment, [...]

Comfort Food (Shepard’s Pie)

Shepard’s Pie: Old fashion Comfort Food. This recipe for Shepard’s Pie takes a comfort food and trims the fat so you can incorporate it on a regular basis. Saute 1 pound organic ground turkey with dash of olive oil.  Add 1/4 cup ketchup and 3 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce.  Add 1- 1/2 cups mixed peas, carrots, [...]

Be Comfortable, Be Confident-Improve Body Image

Are you trying to live healthier but you are so uncomfortable at your weight that it is hard to not make it the first thought each day? Improving body image can help you reach your health goals. If you know you are not at your natural weight due to emotional eating or other lifestyle choices, [...]

Increase Exercise No Matter How Resistant

Healthy living needs to involve activity but how much?  What kind?  When trying to lose weight, we have all heard diet is not enough.  Exercise can be dreadful, addicting, tiring, a blessing, a curse, uplifting, an inconvenience….  What does it mean to you?  Identify which reason keeps you from increasing exercise. 1.  “When I am dieting, [...]

Remaining Healthy During the Holidays

If you want to remain healthy during the holidays this year, take some time to reflect on how you can change your mindset this year. As Halloween ends and planning starts for Thanksgiving, nutrition is on my mind.  If getting healthy and staying healthy is something you strive for.  If you have ever been on [...]

Nutrition and Intuitive Eating

When you tell someone to  listen to their body to tell them when, what, and how much to eat, the first look you get is one of distrust. Nutrition and intuitive eating go hand in hand.  When you listen to your body, what you eat matters too. “But I want to lose weight?” “Then I will always want [...]

Handling Sugar Cravings at Halloween

Handling sugar cravings at halloween can be a nightmare. How do you find yourself the day after Halloween?  Leftover candy despite asking trick or treaters to help themselves?  Kids brought home pillowcases full of candy?  A dieter’s nightmare.  Well, I am here to wake you up.  Here is what your going to do. 1. Remind yourself [...]

Snacking: Smart Ways to Snack

Is snacking healthy?  If you have been reading my blog you know any question I ask is never black and white.  It is usually the why behind it that matters. Ask yourself: 1.  Are you hungry?  How long has it been since you last ate?  Was your last meal balanced enough?  This is important to [...]

Immune Boosting Foods

Instead of feeling guilt, spend some time this week focusing on what food can give you:  the power to fight infection.  If you are trying to make changes on your diet and lifestyle, letting go of the idea that instant weight loss is healthy and will last, you will want to notices more immediate changes [...]