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Summer vacations and other celebrations. Tips to stay on track
Happy Summer!!! While the first day official day of summer was just last week, the temps here in Ohio feel like temps similar to those you would expect toward the end of August. While I don’t love the steamy hot days, the mornings are fabulous for long bike rides and...
Dieting….Why it sucks!!
Dieting…there’s no doubt about it…it’s pretty miserable. Just hearing the word can definitely stir up negative emotions for many people. I don’t know about you, but dieting makes me think about an unpleasant and unrealistic weight loss regimen. Something that leaves...
Weighing in daily. Is it a good idea?
The scale…I don’t know about you but I have a love/hate relationship with the darn thing. I recently wrote a post stating, ”the number on the scale doesn’t define you.” I truly believe this now, but in the past, I let it define me and often let it dictate my day....
Staying on Track this Holiday Season
Happy Holiday Season. While this year doesn’t look quite the same, I’m sure many of you will still be engaging in some of your favorite family traditions. In our home, many of our holiday traditions are centered around food. It’s hard to pass...
8 Tips to Decrease Sugar
I hope this finds you well and enjoying some of the delicious flavors of the fall season. I love finding great recipes that use some of my favorites…apples, pumpkin, and butternut squash. Unfortunately, many of these seasonal treats, although tasty, can contain a lot...
What to eat when dining out
Recently one of my clients asked me if I had some ideas of what to eat when eating out. I thought it might be helpful to put together some suggestions and pass them on to you. Indulging in your favorite take out or restaurant meal is certainly fine once in...
The Importance of Gut Health
One of the most important things we can do for our overall health is focus on gut health. When we talk about the gut we are referring to our intestines. Maintaining our gut health can help with many aspects of our overall well-being including: immunity, weight...
Why we NEED Fat
I am writing today about one of my favorite subjects….healthy fats!! Hopefully by now you understand that the “fat-free” and “low-fat” mentality that we bought into for years is a thing of the past. For decades we were told that fat was the enemy and that it was...
Weight and Sleep Patterns
I hope you're enjoying the summer. I certainly am. It feels great to be back in the swing of things and have the opportunity to enjoy the outdoors. Hopefully you feel the same way and have been able to take advantage of this nice weather and engage in some outdoor...
