The second essential ingredient to healthy weight loss is “when you eat”. There was a recent study that showed that eating all your calories in the evening caused weight gain whereas eating the same amount of calories just in the morning caused weight loss. Sumo wrestlers understand the importance of this. They intentionally eat a […]
No Comments. Continue Reading...Too often in the “diet world” the focus is all on counting calories and exercising. While there is a place for both of these, they are not the whole story. In fact, many women who have been on multiple diets, find that just looking after these two areas no longer gives them the results they […]
No Comments. Continue Reading...On my last blog I featured a video on how common heart disease is in women. So what are some simple things that you can do to “love” your heart? Look after your teeth. This might sound strange but the reality is that poor dental care is associated with an increased risk of […]
Melatonin is well known for helping people improve their sleep. However, that’s just the beginning of the many benefits of this “sleep hormone”. Melatonin has been found to promote health in many other ways: Melatonin can protect against heart disease. It’s been shown to reduce “bad” (LDL) cholesterol levels and increase “good” (HDL) cholesterol and […]
This past week I was inspired to hear Dr. Oz talking at a USANA convention I attended. I’d like to pass on some of the highlights from his talk. For those of you who don’t know, Dr. Oz is well known for his fun and interactive TV health show and USANA is a premier nutritional […]
No Comments. Continue Reading...Every 4 years, the best athletes in the world compete for the highly prized medals of the Olympic games. People from all over the world follow the games with great anticipation. This could be a great opportunity for the IOC (International Olympic Committee) to spread a message of healthier living! Ironically, two of the biggest […]
Going on a health or weight loss journey can be a lot like owning a computer. Are you wondering what the connection is? Let me ask: How many of you have run into computer glitches that either lost some of your work or changed things in a way you didn’t perceive or want? This is […]
Do you find it hard to stay motivated when you are trying to lose weight? Get inspired with these 7 tips to keep you strong on your journey… Know why you want to lose weight. Be specific and dig deep. Are you concerned about how you look? Are you looking for more energy? Are you […]
Traveling for business trips or to conferences can really take a toll on your body. It’s not uncommon to get sick with a cold or flu after extensive traveling. Here are some 7 tips to help you stay healthy and recover post-conference. Get your sleep. The combination of travel, busy schedules and a bed different […]
No Comments. Continue Reading...Taking a nutritional supplement becomes even more important than ever when you are trying to lose weight. If your body is not getting all the nutrients it needs, your brain will keep telling you to eat more in attempt to get the missing vitamins and minerals. In other words, supplying your body with all the […]