Weight Loss
20 Healthy Snack Ideas
The key to healthy snacking is to find foods that have as much nutritional value as possible that will fill you up, so you aren’t hungry again a short time later. For example, a 100-calorie pack of chips or cookies will leave you feeling hungry again a short time later, AND they are not providing…
Read MoreHealthy Eating Habits to Start the Day Off Right
Starting your day in a healthy way can make such a difference. Eating healthy first thing in the morning means you will be much more likely to continue eating natural, nutritious foods throughout the day. In this post I share with you five top morning habits that will help you get off to a good start with healthy…
Read More5 Tips for Banishing Cravings
One of the biggest challenges to making healthy change in our life is addressing our cravings. Cravings come up in many different aspects of our lives. When it comes to healthy eating, cravings are caused by a number of things, including low blood sugar and hormones. Additionally, emotions may trigger cravings. If your boss disrespected you or…
Read MoreHow Mindful Eating Can Change Your Relationship With Food
Have you tried everything you can think of to say goodbye to cravings with no luck whatsoever? With mindful eating, you don’t need to spend so much energy on crushing your cravings completely. A Few Reasons Why Mindful Eating Can Work So Well: While mindful eating can help with weight loss, there are plenty of reasons to adopt…
Read MoreMind-Body Practices for Stress Relief
One of the things I’ve loved about my meditation and qigong teacher trainings over the years is the people I’ve met along the way. My colleagues came from many different backgrounds – qigong/tai chi, yoga, acupuncture, reiki, breath work, martial arts, coaching, and meditation. I’ve even met someone who specializes in forest bathing – a…
Read MoreBenefits of Journaling Food and Mood
How often do you keep track of what you’re really eating and drinking? You have probably heard a lot about the benefits of maintaining a gratitude journal. A food journal has many benefits as well. It’s much easier than you realize to underestimate how much you’re actually eating and to think that you’re eating healthier…
Read More30-Day Self Care Challenge – Swapping Into Healthier Alternatives
It can be really hard to find time for self-care. There does not seem to be enough hours in the day to meet the demands of work and home life much less time for yourself. Even so, you can still work in small adjustments that can have substantive payback. An accessible way to incorporate…
Read MoreCreating a Stress-Free Holiday Season
The holidays are among us – a time of year that’s known for its busy nature that can lead to a lot of stress. After all, you likely have invitations to parties collecting on your counter, a list of people you need to send holiday cards to, and the daunting task of finding the right…
Read MoreTips to Truly Savor Your Food for a Healthier, Well-Nourished You
Most things are up for grabs but a few things in life aren’t negotiable. Breathing is one. We have to breathe. Eating is another. We have to eat. Breathing…that’s a topic for another article. Let’s focus now on eating. When you’re eating, do you eat slowly and take the time to really enjoy and…
Read More7 Tips to Getting Better Sleep for a Healthy Weight
More and more research is showing just how important getting enough sleep is for maintaining a healthy weight. Getting 7 hours of sleep is the minimum recommended with 9 hours being the maximum. Many studies show that people who have a short sleep duration simply weigh more. Lack of sleep contributes to weight gain in…
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