Summer is a wonderful season for fruits and vegetables. There are so many delicious and nutritious choices available – truly something for everyone in your family! Since there is usually an abundance of fruit and vegetables available, prices are going to be competitive and reasonable, whether you’re shopping at your local farmers’ market, fruit stand, … Read More
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
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
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
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
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
