Winter is right around the corner and, inevitably, it is the time when most people become sick with a cold or the flu. Start fortifying your health now with these immune boosting tips to jump start your immunity and help your body ward off illness. Make Self-Care a Consistent Priority This is my #1 tip … Read More
In our house, we plan the majority of our meals around vegetables and fruit that are in season. We do this for a few reasons: Freshness and taste: Vegetables and fruits that are at their prime are naturally fresher and tastier (have you ever eaten a watermelon in January? Usually it’s not as ripe, red, … Read More
I’m excited to introduce my newly updated one-on-one wellness program that is designed to take anyone to the next level of health and wellness: The 12-Week Lifestyle Reboot Program. As a wellness coach, I’ve discovered that it takes clients 12-weeks to build and form new lifestyle habits. When you start this program, the first step … Read More
This past school year has been extremely difficult for many families. Most children were learning remotely, and parents had to make huge sacrifices to make it all work. Now that your children are back in the classroom you may be struggling to find a new balanced routine for yourself. This is totally normal, and you … Read More
I have always considered September your Second Chance January. After indulging over the summer months, it is a time to ground yourself in a routine and revisit your wellness goals. Here are some tips to recommit to your priorities and give your mind and body a reboot. Reevaluate Your Goals Are you still working on … Read More
If you are looking to clean up your diet, these simple food swaps will not only save you on calories, but they will support a whole foods lifestyle that will improve your health, immunity, and assist you in reaching your weight loss goals. Breads, Tortillas and Wraps Instead of eating your sandwiches and burgers on … Read More
One of my favorite additions to a healthy lifestyle routine is intermittent fasting (IF), specifically time-restricted eating (TRE). Studies suggest that regular periods of TRE for 12-16 hours a day not only promote weight loss, but improve blood sugar, keep your heart healthy, heal digestive issues, reduce overall inflammation, boost immunity, and may lead to … Read More
Stephanie Mansour, a nationally recognized Health & Fitness Expert and host of Step It Up with Steph, is launching Season 2 of her show this Fall on Chicago’s WTTW (PBS) network. Stephanie provides holistic solutions to everyday problems and helps her guest regain control of their health and wellness. In the 6-episode series of Season … Read More
It seems as if we just figured out how to balance our remote working with our home life, and now employers are requiring employees to be back in the office again. Don’t panic! Take a deep breath and use these tips to help make your transition back to the workplace smoother. Keep up your self-care. … Read More
Many of my wellness clients have expressed frustration at jumping into a fad diet only to discover that they lose the weight in the short term, but gain it all back (and, sometimes, more!) once they go back to their regular habits. Whether it’s eliminating a certain food group, only drinking shakes, or eating diet … Read More
