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Perfect is not the goal

I’m going to let you in on a little secret. I don’t do Pilates all the time. I teach it a lot more than I do it myself. Shh! Don’t tell the Pilates Gods. And please don’t let Joseph Hubertus Pilates overhear our conversation, unless … continue reading

Why I Got A Facelift

Yep, I got a facelift. Not the surgical kind, silly. I’m talking about my website! It’s finally done, so do poke around and check out my new digs. So, why did I get a facelift? Honestly there was nothing “wrong” with my old website. It … continue reading

5 Ways To Stay Calm When Things Get Stressful

Deadlines. Expectations. Go, go go. Ever feel like you just don’t have enough time to get it all done? You go into autopilot. Panic mode. Keep working and burning the candle at both ends until you’re spent. 12 hour days turn into 14 hour days … continue reading

5 Reasons To Eat Real Eggs From Pastured Chickens

Have you ever taken a bite of food so delicious that your heart almost skips a beat? I love those moments and, as a self-professed foodie, I seek that feeling on a regular basis. This weekend, while visiting Vermont for a friend’s wedding, I … continue reading

Stop blaming your body. Start listening to it.

We often blame our bodies for what we perceive as faults, especially when it comes to food. Stupid stomach. Why are you cramping? Ugh, I’m hungry again. But I just ate! I am so bloated. I wish my intestines would just cooperate. This is so … continue reading

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

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

How I Eat Enough Vegetables – 3 Easy Steps

Ever shop around at the farmer’s market with great intentions, filling your basket with loads of colorful veggies with grand plans for dinners and then forget about them? I’m just proud that I made it to the farmer’s market most weeks. Here’s me after biking … continue reading

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