I’ve been working on a talk to give at a retreat for nutrition professionals. The topic is one I strive to achieve every day: work-life balance. Strive is the perfect word because it is indeed a challenge to strike this balance while running a business, being devoted to my 3 kids and my husband, and serving […]
Why I Became a Dietitian
I grew up as a dancer. I was a twig until I hit puberty (late bloomer)…over one summer, I gained about 20 pounds: both from curves and height. Upon returning to school and dance season, I was constantly asked, “What happened to you?” I spent a few years trying to figure out the answer to […]
Start a vivacious cycle (End the vicious cycle)
Vivacious Cycle: ↪ drink water upon awakening ↪ solid, fiber-rich breakfast ↪ happy digestive system ↪ lunch that prioritizes protein, produce & fiber ↪ sustained energy all day ↪ strong snack before the hungry monster comes out ↪ fueled and hydrated for a de-stressing work-out ↪ light dinner since the bulk of the day […]
Do you need a detox?
Does anyone really need a detox? 😳 In general, the standard American diet (sometimes referred to as the S.A.D. diet 😔) is made up of processed foods that are readily available and widely accepted as the cultural norm — in large portions to boot. Additives, alcoholic beverages, and preservatives give the liver quite a task, […]
The Next 7 “Tips of the Week”
Watch for tips like these every week on my Best Body in 52 Facebook Page (please LIKE my page while you’re there so you get my Tips in your feed! :). You can also opt to get them via text by texting @mybestbody to 81010. Did you catch the latest 7?
Caffeine-induced “energy”
If there is one thing I have learned as a dietitian over the past 2 decades, it’s to tread carefully when addressing coffee with clients…Those who know me know I talk way too fast and move way too much to incorporate caffeine myself. So, as a naturally-caffeinated person, I remind myself: ”whatever you do, don’t mess […]
Mother’s Day Musings on Disinhibition
Through life experience as well as years of client consultations, I have learned there is so much more to food than just food. It’s a complex and emotional issue for many people, much beyond tastebuds, hunger and basic fuel. If you are struggling to maintain a healthy weight, even more emotions may come into play. […]
Dirty, Imperfect and Whole
You’ve likely heard me say what I’ve been having to coach myself and others to do for years: “major on the majors.” If we aren’t doing what is tried and true, no amount of effort or money we spend on self-imposed food rules and media-driven regimens will bring true wellness. There are plenty of areas […]