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What I learned from dead bodies

I’ve had a whirlwind week. I’ve been in 3 cities. Hopped on 2 planes. Multiple trains. Cars. Buses. Walked a lot. Took a course. Attended a “mastermind” conference. Saw nutrition and Pilates clients. Finalized 5 presentations I’ll be giving this fall… And stood for an … continue reading

Homemade KIND Bars

  Do you like KIND bars? They are those super delicious snack bars make of mostly nuts and dried fruit that are perfect to nosh on between meals. I usually have one hiding in my purse. I always carry what I like to call “emergency … continue reading

The “Healthy” Breakfast Mistake

The Healthy Breakfast Mistake

It’s 10am and you’re S-T-A-R-V-I-N-G! You think to yourself “Oh, not again. Today is going to be a good day. I can make it until lunch if I just distract myself with work.” Fifteen minutes later, your mind goes back to food. You finally give … continue reading

3 Steps to Stop Food Cravings

Has anyone else permanently sworn off Pringles? If you don’t know what I’m talking about, be sure to read last week’s post on food addictions and watch the videos with Brad Pitt. I’m tackling how to stop food cravings today and it’ll make more sense … continue reading

Addicted to food?

You can’t stop. You say to yourself “Oh, just one more.” Maybe you put away the package and try to distract yourself, but something pulls you back. You wish you have never opened the package… or never even bought it. It’s all your fault! Pretty … continue reading

5 Reasons to Ditch Low-Fat Salad Dressing

5 Reasons to Ditch Low-Fat Salad Dressing

There are a lot of “rules” tossed around about healthy eating and I find myself disagreeing with most of them. Many of these “rules” are fabricated from half-truths or extrapolated from outdated nutrition dogma.  In my world, you’re often better off just listening to what … continue reading

Gestational Diabetes – What NOT To Do!

Gestational Diabetes What NOT to do

Today will be a little different than my usual post on mindful eating, Pilates, or healthy recipes. I’m tackling a topic that is near and dear to my heart – one that I devote roughly half of my working hours to every week and one … continue reading

How to Overcome Overeating

Did your grandma ever tell you “Your eyes are bigger than your stomach.”? She was worried about you serving yourself more food than you can eat. I think all of us have had that experience. I stumbled across the cutest cartoon last week. Check it … continue reading

Roasted Curried Cauliflower

Roasted Curried Cauliflower

Last week, after I shared my tips for eating more vegetables with less prep time, I had a bunch of emails flood my inbox asking for vegetable recipes. I’ve said it before, but I’ll say it again: If you don’t know how to make vegetables … continue reading