With the craziness of summer break, most of us end up eating out more than usual. Between vacations and running the kids here and there with no regular schedule, the days and weeks just seem to fly by. Now that summer break coming to a close, it's the perfect ... Read more
I thought I would share an article I recently wrote for Fleet Feet, a national running shoe store. To read more of my articles and other nutrition/running/fitness features, visit fleetfeet.com. Let’s face it: Moms are busy. Crazy busy. Whether you’re up all night with a newborn, chasing a ... Read more
“Your wildest dreams are probably outside your comfort zone, otherwise you would have achieved them.” - author unknown (I heard it once but I can’t remember where, haha) Getting outside our comfort zone is definitely scary. To take risks, open ourselves up to being vulnerable, face the unknown, ... Read more
Life is short so I’m not going waste your time telling you all the reasons why sugar is bad for you. You already know it’s terrible for your health and that eating too much thwarts any weight loss goals you may have. But the constant cravings are ... Read more
Here's how to stop losing and gaining the same 20 pounds over and over. Does this sound like you?: You’re careful for a while, lose some weight, and improve your fitness… then gradually revert back to your old ways. You try again. Lose 20 pounds. And ... Read more
If I offered you a magic pill to help you lose weight and all you had to do was swallow it, would you take it? Of course you would! Well, this isn’t a magic pill, but it’s almost as easy: Drink more water! Literally all you ... Read more
Just because you’re on vacation (or just enjoying summer festivities) doesn’t mean you should turn into a complete blob. Saying active is the best way to keep your weight in check even though you’re splurging more than usual. If you’re like I am, you spend a lot of time ... Read more
Aaaaaah, summer vacation - the beach, the palm trees, the pina coladas......the extra pounds that linger for six weeks afterward. I’m on vacation in Sunset Beach, NC this week and it is so wonderful to kick back and take a break from the real world. Just like you, when ... Read more
Do you find yourself cringing at your reflection every time you walk by a window? Struggling to find something in your closet that doesn't make you look fat? I've struggled with poor body image my whole life and I know how damaging it is. Through years of doing my ... Read more
Not feeling great about exposing body parts that have been hiding under layers of heavy clothes for months? You're not alone. Ready or not summer is upon us! But don’t panic. There’s still time to feel confident wearing short sleeves, shorts or a bathing suit this season. Of course, ... Read more