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The Root Cause

Have you ever taken the time to really think about why you do the things you do? Let me explain… Back in the late 90’s I decided it was...

Forgiveness

When you think of forgiveness, what comes to mind? You might recall a time, as a child, where your sibling took your favorite toy and...

Laugh A Lot. It’s Good For Your Health.

When was the last time you had a good belly laugh? Not a chuckle, but laughter that made it difficult to breathe, your stomach and face...

Life Changes from the Pandemic and Why Self-Care is More Important Than Ever

To say that the pandemic has shaken the world would be an understatement. This crisis has changed how we work, learn, interact, and...

What’s the Best Activity For Weight Loss?

Throughout the years, I’ve had many individuals and clients ask me what is the best activity for weight loss. The answer might surprise...

Let’s Talk Food

If you’re reading this, you most likely enjoy food. In fact, if you’re like me, you LOVE food! I love chocolate cake with chocolate...

Let’s Talk Food Behavior

I love food! Food makes me happy. It’s hard for me to imagine food as only a source of energy to fuel the body. My Mother, God bless her,...

Let It Go

I recently listened to a coaching conversation regarding “worrier” versus “warrior”. A worrier is a person in a state of anxiety and...

How to Manage Stress

Depending on where you are and what you’re doing, managing stress can take many forms. Yoga, mindfulness meditation, and exercise can all...

What Really Happens When We’re Stressed

Stress is the body’s way of responding to any kind of demand or threat. When our body senses danger, whether it’s real or imagined, it...

Is Sitting the New Cancer?

I’m sure you’ve heard it said, that the key to optimal health is diet and exercise. We are 80% what we eat. If we want to lose an...

Slow and Steady Wins the Race

You’ve heard the adage, “Slow and steady wins the race.” When it comes to weight loss, it couldn’t be more true. As Americans, we want...

Don’t Give Up!

Last October I shared how to bounce back after a set-back. Consider this a deeper dive into the importance of not giving up. I’m going to...

Is Diet or Exercise More Important to Weight Loss / Weight Maintenance?

When it comes to overall health and wellness, diet and exercise play a big part. However, is one better than the other when it comes to...

Kick Sleep Deprivation to the Curb

As discussed in last week’s blog post, getting your ZZZ’s is essential to your overall health and wellness. Knowing that quality sleep is...

Is Sleep Really That Important?

If you’re like many Americans, getting a good night’s rest is a challenge. After all, there are other priorities that compete for your...

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