For most people, yes, bread is healthy. The biggest exception to this is people who have Celiac disease and should never eat wheat. For the rest of us, the right kind of bread can be eaten in moderation. The problem comes, as is often the case, when people overdose on the wrong bread products. That’s why I’m writing this article. To help you understand what type of bread is healthy so you can make the best choice in any situation. Continue reading “Is bread healthy?”
What does it mean to “eat healthy”?
We’re right in the middle of the holiday season, about two weeks before Christmas. That means that this is a time of consuming more sugar and other high-calorie and unhealthy foods. So I thought this was a good time to talk about what it means to “eat healthy”.
Before I go on, I want to say that I’m not expecting any of you to want to eat only healthy foods around the holidays, or ever! I know that’s not realistic. But if you can get a general idea of what’s “healthy” and what’s not, then it’s easier to make better choices more often. Continue reading “What does it mean to “eat healthy”?”
Tips for a healthy holiday season
Well, it’s that time of year again, the holiday season. It’s all about getting together with family and friends. Although in reality, it seems as if it’s more of an excuse to eat and drink all the junk we can for at least a month! So is it even possible to have a healthy holiday season? Continue reading “Tips for a healthy holiday season”
How mindfulness can help with weight loss and health
Buddha is not a name but a word that means “a person who is awake”. Are you awake? Or are you running on autopilot most of the time? If you’re awake, then that state of “mindfulness” can help you with weight loss and your overall health. Continue reading “How mindfulness can help with weight loss and health”
Why you need a SMART health goal
A SMART health goal is one that is Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant and Time-bound. Why do these things matter? Reaching any goal is like planning a trip; you have to know your destination in order to know what path to take to get there. And you really have to want to end up there! These things all help with motivation to reach your goal. Continue reading “Why you need a SMART health goal”
The importance of knowing your “why”
You want to lose weight and “get healthy” but do you understand the importance of knowing your “why” for wanting those things? I know it seems like an obvious question but it’s one you need to be able to answer with great clarity and insight. Because knowing your why is what will help sustain you through all the hard work ahead. Continue reading “The importance of knowing your “why””
10 motivational tools to maintain weight loss and health
If you want to lose weight and get healthy then you have to adopt new behaviors in order to do that. But that’s just one part of the puzzle. You also need motivational tools to maintain that weight loss and health long-term. That’s obviously the harder part since most people who lose weight end up gaining it all back.
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Can you lose weight with exercise alone?
Good question! As a personal trainer and health coach, I specialize in working with women over 40. Like me! And so far they’ve all come to me because they want to lose weight with exercise. This isn’t surprising considering the fact that over 73% of Americans are now overweight or obese. But how hard is it to lose weight with exercise alone? Let me tell you about that. Continue reading “Can you lose weight with exercise alone?”
How to lose weight on a plant-based diet.
How do you lose weight without actually dieting? In my experience, you do it by eating a whole food plant-based diet. Sadly, more than 70% of Americans are now either overweight or obese so weight loss remains a hot topic. I am not a fan of diets! I have never been on one and don’t ever plan to be for any reason. And I don’t believe you need to be either. You can lose weight naturally. Continue reading “How to lose weight on a plant-based diet.”
The woman I want to be
Just last week, while on vacation, I met the woman I want to be in 30 years. My husband and I were on a snowmobiling trip in Wyoming staying in a great little B&B. The woman that runs it is 80 years old and thriving, having just finished cancer treatments earlier this year. Her name is Linn, and she is my inspiration.