I’m writing this blog post because most of my clients eat on the run and/or may be following a lower carb diet. Most of our diets are lacking in this “overlooked” nutrient that is essential for good health! This blog post is lengthy and a little “sciencey” … but try
What were you doing at 4:30 am on Sunday May 21st? Probably not dragging yourself out of bed and putting on a spandex green outfit to ride 100 miles on your bike with 3900+ other riders! That’s exactly what I did when I participated in the Gran Fondo New York
Achieving your fitness goals means making them part of your lifestyle and daily habits. But easier said than done! “No time” is the most common excuse I hear from my clients as to why they don’t exercise. But if you’re like me with your cellphone glued to your hand ….
An estimated 9.3% of the population – 29 million Americans – have diabetes. 90% have type 2 diabetes. And if the current trends continue, it’s estimated that as many as one in three American adults will have diabetes by the 2050! Despite this epidemic, there remains much confusion on what
Looking for an effective workout to shed your holiday pounds? This workout is for you! Check out this blog post by my friend, Julia Derek (who is an excellent personal trainer by day and writer by night) on the best workout to shed weight. Keep in mind that this workout
How many servings of veggies did you eat today? Probably not enough! 84% of Americans don’t meet the USDA minimum recommendations of 4 servings or 2 cups a day. We know vegetables are healthy and we should eat more of them, but finding a way to do it is
Happy Mothers Day! This day is for you. If you are a mother, you know how difficult it is to get time for yourself. Most of the mothers I know have HECTIC schedules and find their own needs take a back seat to others. Who has time to eat healthy
We’ve always been told to eat three square meals a day. Or that going too long without eating will slow your metabolism. But what if it turned out that fasting for part of a day or even a whole day might actually have health benefits AND help you lose weight?
If you have diabetes, prediabetes or insulin resistance, you’ve probably been told to limit your carb intake. Carbs raise blood sugar as well as insulin levels in those people that are insulin resistant. Excessive amounts of insulin and elevated blood sugar lead to health problems. But limiting carbs isn’t so
Another New Year’s Eve has passed and with that comes New Year’s resolutions. Losing weight and getting in shape are both among the top changes people want to make in their lives. The two are often interchangeable. If you get in shape, you will probably also lose weight. Conversely, if you
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