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It’s time to embrace easy! Easy is the path to meeting those health goals you’ve been struggling with. Yes, I really do mean that. Over the years, clients have told me that they have to ride themselves hard and make big sweeping changes. Otherwise, they…
Here’s a smart way to see the results you’ve been chasing with those New Year’s Resolutions. And surprise! It’s easier than you think. In fact, hard is the reason too many New Year’s goals and resolutions fail. “I’m going to lose 50 pounds.” “I’m getting…
“I can’t eat that!” And other negative thoughts that derail healthy eating. Even if it’s only in your head, words have power. So let’s choose our words carefully. Maybe you’re surprised to learn that negative thoughts might be holding you back. I’m not because I’ve…
Craving something sweet? Or something salty? Food cravings don’t have to be the undoing of your healthy eating plan. Wow, a lot of people I know are stressed out by food cravings. They ask how to stop craving sweets or how to lose weight when…
If you’re frequently mad at yourself for overeating, not preparing wholesome food or failing to exercise, the solution may lie in your thought processes and the words you say to yourself. Diet self-sabotage is a real thing. Read on to learn about the mind traps…
Cupcakes to soothe anger. Chips to tamp down frustration. Ooey-gooey cheesey dishes to numb hurt feelings. Emotional eating, for sure. These strategies to deal with negative emotions may work in the short run. Maybe. Possibly. But an unwelcomed side effect of emotional eating is that…
Everyone needs a do-over now and then. Fortunately, there are plenty of ways to reset right now! Don’t wait until the morning – or Monday – to start fresh. I know how hard lifestyle changes are. They’re hard for me and they’re hard for my…
Is a weight loss diet part of your New Year’s plan? If you’re making New Year’s resolutions to lose weight, you can up your chances of success by creatively and purposefully making a plan. Willpower is way over-rated. So are very restricted diets. Here are…
Should I snack to lose weight? What are some healthy snacks? Clients frequently ask: “Does a snack help or hinder weight loss?” Similarly, I’m asked if 6 small meals is better for weight loss than 3 larger meals. Let’s take a look at what the…
Make Your Life Easier with Healthy Habits The other day, I asked a client what he wanted to work on. A few possibilities ran through my mind: getting to bed on time, preparing food for work, monitoring his blood sugar levels, getting regular exercise. As…
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Welcome to my Blog
Like most of my patients and clients, I lead a busy life. You probably do too. Fortunately, you don’t need weeks, days or even hours to start living better and healthier. This blog offers timesaving strategies and bite-sized nutrition and health information. Come by often for tips and inspiration to healthy living – no matter how busy you are. I am a registered dietitian nutritionist offering credible, practical nutrition advice to keep busy people healthy. Yes indeed, we can be both busy and healthy.
