If you’re a stress eater, the holidays can be problematic. Not only is your stress level heightened, but you’re continually surrounded by high-calorie foods and beverages. What can you do? Practice Mindful Eating Countless studies suggest that keeping a food journal encourages you to eat fewer calories and make healthier choices because it increases your … Read More
For most of us, the holiday season is filled with gatherings, office parties, cookie exchanges, and other fun-filled festivities that bring so much joy, and a wide variety of food and goodies! If there’s any time of year where people tend to put on a few pounds, it is definitely the holiday season because a … Read More
Helping people make healthy lifestyle changes is truly my passion. I am so honored to be included in CS Magazine’s Modern Luxury Spotlight as one of Chicago’s Dynamic Women. In the spotlight, I talk about how my tenure as a Chicago Public School teacher inspired me to pursue a practice as a health coach. Many … Read More
My husband, John, wanted stuffed burgers so I decided to cook him a healthier version. I made them with lean sirloin and Jarlsberg lite cheese, which is 50% less fat and 30% fewer calories than regular Swiss cheese. I served them on a sourdough English muffin because it’s fewer calories than a traditional burger bun. … Read More
As you leave the carefree summer months behind and settle into some very new routines – such as online school for the kids and/or working from home – you may be feeling some stress and unease about how to embrace these new routines. You are not alone! Many of us are in the same shoes … Read More
When you first look at a snack package, you want to look at what’s in it and determine whether or not you want to put these ingredients in your body. Ingredients are listed in descending order by amount. The first ingredient listed is the largest amount in the product; the last ingredient is the least … Read More
Snacking can be beneficial for your body, as long as you snack healthfully. Food fuels us to keep us energized but if you go too long without it, you will definitely feel a slump (for most of us, it happens in the late afternoon). Therefore, to keep your metabolism humming and your energy levels up … Read More
Getting your family to support you on your healthy journey can be a challenge. However, when we have family and friends supporting us, we are more likely to follow through with our health goals. Here are tips on how to get them on board. Tell them why. When approaching them for support let them know … Read More
It is important to view mindful eating as moving your diet in a healthier direction and by making incremental changes over time. Here are some tips to get you started. The 80/20 Rule For myself and my wellness clientele, I have found that the 80/20 rule works well. 80% of your diet is comprised of … Read More
Regular physical activity can control weight, prevent or manage health issues (cholesterol, stroke, blood pressure, disease, etc.), improve mood, and boost energy. Adopting exercise is part of your healthy lifestyle that will help you feel healthier and happier–and maybe a few pounds lighter! Here are some tips on how to implement fitness during the summer. … Read More
