Today and Everyday
When I woke up this morning, I was shocked that our outside thermometer read -17. It’s crazy how we went from an extraordinarily warm December to what feels like an extraordinarily cold January. When it’s cold like this, it’s tempting to just cuddle under a warm blanket and binge on Netflix or read. Though there […]
It’s here! Thanksgiving and the start of the Holiday season. That means lots of rich food, parties, and more food. It’s no wonder the average American gains between 5 and 10 pounds between Thanksgiving and New Year’s. But that doesn’t have to be you. Here are 10 tips to help you enjoy Thanksgiving and all […]
Unless your house is full of teenage boys (like ours J ), you probably have leftovers in your fridge. Managing those leftovers and keeping from them spoiling can be a struggle. Food goes bad when bacteria help themselves to food after it cools to a temperature that can support their growth. Oxygen, water and […]
Stress is real right now and it feels like it will only get crazier! Taking care of you and learning how to manage and mitigate stress is critical for your physical and mental health. That is why I am offering a “mini – course” on stress management. I want to share some of my best […]
Just the other day, I was visiting with a friend and we both commented about how much less we are moving in a day now that so many of us are working at home. We use to easily rack up 10,000+ steps in a day, now we are lucky if we get 6,000! We are […]
There has been a lot of talk lately about eliminating dairy from our diets. That is quite a change from what many of us heard growing up. So, why is that? The problem is our society is overall not that healthy. We have an epidemic of high blood pressure, high cholesterol, heart disease, diabetes, obesity and […]
The holidays are upon us and our already crazy lives are going to get just a bit crazier! Between the end of the semester, keeping quarantined students current, kids, household chores, shopping, planning, cooking and everything else, it is hard to take a breath. That’s why creating and sticking to a regular routine is more […]
Fall is officially upon us and that means it’s soup time! We love all kinds of soups, but this one has become our favorite. Manhattan Clam Chowder Ingredients 2 Tbsp. olive oil ¾ cup onion, chopped (approx. 1 medium) 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped 6 oz. tomato paste 60 oz whole peeled, seeded tomatoes, pureed […]
Sixty-six is the new 21 not in age, but for habits. Previously, 21 was the “magic” number of days for creating a new habit or eliminating an old one. Current research now believes it’s actually 66 continuous days. That number might feel daunting but you can do it. So often when we are ready to […]
The holidays are upon us and that means lots of fun, but also lots of stress! It is hard to stay on track with your health journey this time of year! But it doesn’t have to be about stress, over-eating, and merely surviving. It can be different. Would you like to 
THRIVE this holiday […]
