If you’ve been following along with me the past 2 weeks you know that I am throwing down the gauntlet on my sugar addiction and I’ve gone sugar free. (If you are new here and have no idea what I’m talking about go read about it here, I’ll wait for you.) I decided it […]
Food is a deeply intimate and personal experience. Though food is meant to energize and nourish the body, the vast majority of people use food as a coping mechanism for their emotions, leading to all kinds of unhealthy eating habits and struggles. If this sounds familiar, these 6 steps to overcome emotional eating may help. […]
Perhaps this problem rings a bell: You have an array of deliciously fresh, chopped vegetables sitting on the kitchen cutting board and it’s time to start sautèing. You look into your cupboard and gaze over the selection of oils only to realize that you aren’t sure which ones you should cook with and which turn […]
Fitness for women over 40 is something I keep hearing a lot about lately. Maybe that’s because I’m approaching 50 and I have been looking more and more about how to take care of my aging body to make sure I am as healthy and fit as I can be. I have 10 year […]
Over 70% of illness in the United States is diet related. That is a staggering statistic. The CDC estimates that over 100 million people are chronically ill, which means that over 70 million of them don’t have to be. Protect yourself and the health of your loved ones by changing the quality of food you […]
Recently, there’s been quite a bit of talk about sugar: hidden sugars, good sugars and bad sugars in our diet. There’s another white, grainy culprit, however, that has been cast to the wayside. It has been quietly sitting on the sideline while sugar takes the brunt of the negativity freely thrown out by individuals striving […]
We live in an on-the-go world. Entertainment, work and food are never far out of reach. And when it comes to snacking, that’s not a good thing. Though it may be convenient, pre-packaged snacks are rarely healthy for body or mind. To side-step this this saboteur, keep these deliciously healthy snack ideas on-hand to energize […]
These days, it seems like there is an eating program, food planning, calorie checking and special diets galore. My current personal vegan challenge, has gotten me thinking a lot about just how many different eating styles are out there. Whether it’s allergies to certain foods, trying a new way of eating and thinking, or just […]
This past week there has been A LOT of talk about weight loss and the “healthy” way to do it. It made me start thinking about healthy weight loss, so I’m going to share some of the basics or ABC’s of weight loss with you. There are many ways to lose weight and every where […]
Just when you thought you were past holiday eating and indulgence, Valentine’s Day is right around the corner with loads of chocolate, wine and decadence. Instead of spending the Day of Love eating rich foods that leave you feeling bloated and heavy, amp up the chemistry between you and your partner with these deliciously sexy […]
Being part of the Shrinking Jeans community, you already know that healthy weight loss results from a combination of clean eating, healthy lifestyle, physical activity, adequate sleep and balanced stress levels. There is no silver bullet, no magic potion that will miraculously melt away the flab, but small additions, such as regular consumption of certain […]
It’s that time of year: The holidays have passed and resolutions to improve your health, your relationships, your finances, your body, your job have begun. If you’re one of the many who begin the New Year with admirable, passionate resolutions that soon fade away under the weight of daily obligations, stress, and this crazy-little-thing called […]
Like many people, I used to struggle with weight issues and skin problems. I wasn’t comfortable in my own skin, my complexion was a mess, my energy was sporadic, and my mood was all over the map. Sound familiar? Though I didn’t realize it at the time, the foods I was eating were wrecking havoc […]
“Be careful about reading health books. You may die of a misprint.” -Mark Twain- Getting healthy is all about knowledge. Yes, there’s conflicting advice and yes, it takes time and patience to change old habits, but reading up on the latest information and insight into nutrition and holistic health is one of the most powerfully […]
If only taking weight off was as swift as putting it on! Although there’s no magic meal that will automatically melt fat off your body, there is food that will boost your metabolism, helping your body burn fuel and fat more efficiently. To be as succinct as possible, it comes down to this: Clean food […]