As part of my commitment to helping professionals – specifically those in the legal profession – to create and lead healthy lifestyles, I am excited to be hosting a three-part live webcast series on wellness, presented by the Illinois State Bar Association (ISBA) and the Illinois Judges Association (IJA). Following are the topics and dates. … Read More
Whether it’s because summer is around the corner or some weight has been gained during the winter months, many individuals seem to be motivated in the Spring to start on a health kick, especially one that will yield rapid results. While extreme or restrictive diets may work for the short-term, they are often unrealistic for … Read More
Breakfast may be the most skipped meal of the day for various reasons. Some people are too busy to prepare something, while others may not feel hungry or may be trying to fast until lunch to lose weight. However, breakfast is important for many reasons and after reading this you may think twice about skipping … Read More
Spring is in the air and so is Spring break! Whether you choose to stay home for a “staycation” or travel, make it a goal to keep up your healthy habits while on the break. This does not mean that you have to find a hotel with a gym! Instead, get your movement in while … Read More
It’s been a month since we launched our 10-Day New Year’s Challenge. This challenge was meant for people to try a different healthy habit over the course of 10 days. At the end, I challenged everyone to choose 3 of the habits to adopt for the rest of the year. To those who finished the … Read More
Now that you’ve gotten past the busy holiday season and the first few weeks of the New Year, I hope you’ve settled into a new and healthy routine for the year ahead. At the start of a new year, most people have the best intentions to keep up their healthy habits but by February, some … Read More
Eating healthy is about balance and moderation, instead of restriction. If you routinely practice healthy food swaps that cut calories and fat, you can indulge in your favorites here and there. There are many healthy food swaps possible and these are some of my favorites. Drink green tea instead of caffeinated soda. Green tea helps … Read More
The start of the New Year is notorious for lofty resolutions and hard-to-keep promises. With many workforces, schools and communities still mid-pandemic, the importance of prioritizing mental health and finding healthy goals that fit into your lifestyle and personality is a must for all of us. Over the last two years, Covid-19 has disrupted normalcy … Read More
There’s no better time than a New Year to embark on healthy habits. Instead of making New Year’s resolutions – studies have shown that approximately 80% of New Year’s resolutions fail – try this 10-Day New Year’s Challenge instead. Over the next 10 days, challenge yourself to do the following things. Day 1: Write your … Read More
While the holidays are a celebratory time of year to gather with friends and family, they can also be full of overindulgence and unwanted stress. I created this holiday challenge to add some healthy lifestyle boosters and de-stressors into your festive season. Plus, if you continue to include these healthy habits in your everyday routine, … Read More
