Posts Tagged ‘nutrition’
Top Ten Reasons to Invest in a Health Coach
Investing in a Health Coach is a smart choice for many reasons, whether you are looking to lose weight, gain energy, or simply learn more about nutrition and wellness. Some of the benefits of hiring someone to support, educate, and motivate you on your journey to wellness may seem obvious, but the deeper value of…
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SURPRISING WAY TO ALLEVIATE DEPRESSION (HINT: YOU DO IT EVERY DAY)
Did you know that something you do every single day can help eliminate anxiety, stress, and even depression? No, it’s not brushing your teeth, but you’re close! It has to do with your teeth… Take a moment to consider the overwhelming variety of gum and candy on the shelves of stores. The fact that there…
Read MoreLove Pudding
Why Being Selfish On Valentine’s Day Is Good For You A couple days ago, I was driving down Main Street in Santa Monica, California and I passed by a restaurant advertising a post-Valentine’s Day brunch. The gigantic sign outside the restaurant read, ‘Pajama Brunch For Broken Hearts. Unlimited Mimosas.’ I’m assuming this event is intended…
Read More6 Ways To Indulge While Staying Healthy
Let’s face it… we are probably going to eat one more Christmas cookie or one extra piece of Hanukkah gelt than we normally would, but that’s OKAY. For years, I strived for ‘perfect health.’ One holiday season, I opted to stay home while my family congregated together to celebrate the season. I stayed home because…
Read More7 Ways To Manage SAD
It’s time to turn ‘sad’ into ‘happy’… Growing up, I lived in a climate that fully embodies all four seasons, and once mid-autumn made its grand appearance, I felt my entire being start to contract. Turning the clocks back not only made the days seem shorter but made my life seem less bright and sunny.…
Read MoreFood and Fashion
Do you ever wake up in the morning, open your closet and stand there for two hours and thirty seven minutes choosing what to wear? Yes, sometimes it takes us a bit of time to decide what we are feeling and where we are going and what clothing is appropriate, clean, comfortable, etc. for the…
Read MoreBananas Are Not Kale
‘Don’t forget to eat your fruits and veggies!’ As a Health Coach, I have heard this phrase far too often, and I am sure you have too. It’s universal knowledge that fruits and vegetables are good for you. And they are. However, I am here to dispel the myth I desperately hoped people would intuitively…
Read More10 Reasons Eating Healthy Will NOT Help You Lose Weight
10. Nutrient dense foods tend to contain more calories, and if we do not practice mindful eating and chewing practices, we are likely to overeat. 9. Healthy eaters tend to skip meals or eat less in social situations where healthy food is not available, and this can lead to bingeing later. On an entire…
Read MoreFood For Thought
2 Recipes for Mental Clarity Sometimes I feel like I was living under a raincloud for the first twenty years of my life. Despite periods of progress, I was extremely unfocused, unorganized, and all over the place. It was difficult for me to complete tasks and to feel motivated and inspired to do so. I…
Read MoreThe World Actually Does Revolve Around You
10 Reasons Being Selfish is Necessary Growing up, I was inundated with the belief that selfishness was somehow inappropriate. If I were self-centered, I was automatically vain and ignorant of others’ needs. Due to this deeply ingrained mindset spurred on by my family, the media, and society, I subconsciously defaulted to chronic giving. In fact,…
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