The surprising secret to sustainable weight loss

It’s that time of year again. Temperatures are warming up, people are looking forward to summer vacations, class reunions, and the dreaded swimsuits are coming out of the drawer. First of all, let’s nip your attitude toward swimsuits in the bud right off the bat. You are perfect just the way you are. You don’t needContinueContinue reading “The surprising secret to sustainable weight loss”

My Story: A Tale of Red Skin and Lethargy

Do you feel tired and bloated after eating? Are you overly tired in the afternoon? Do you have red skin, especially on your cheeks or chest? Or puffy eyes? Does food make you feel sluggish instead of rejuvenating you? Are you having trouble losing weight even though you exercise and eat healthily? Do you sufferContinueContinue reading “My Story: A Tale of Red Skin and Lethargy”

Don’t Just Eat Well…Be Well

The question I get asked most often these days is, “Um, so what exactly is a health coach?” Or, I get the look that says, “I have no idea what that is” while the person I’m talking to nods and smiles. A health coach is an advocate for whole-body health. A mentor. She is aContinueContinue reading “Don’t Just Eat Well…Be Well”

The Pillars of Heath: Sleep

It is no secret that I spend most of my time educating myself about health and wellness. Not only am I very close to a board certification in holistic nutrition, I also spend quite a lot of time reading books, blogs, journals, and articles, listening to podcasts, Ted talks, and lectures, and watching interviews andContinueContinue reading “The Pillars of Heath: Sleep”

Relationship Advice From a Food Nerd

I am a self-proclaimed food nerd. I love to geek out on the theory behind why diets work or don’t work. I want to know the best way to eat, how to optimize performance, decrease aging, increase energy, eliminate disease, and live a fuller life. This didn’t just come to me. I had to fixContinueContinue reading “Relationship Advice From a Food Nerd”