Thank you so much for being a part of “40 Days to a Healthier Happier Christmas. I hope that these tips have served you well. Don’t hesitate to contact me if I can of further service to you in the New Year. My wish to you and yours: May This Christmas be the Best One […]
No Comments. Continue Reading...Christmas Day #7 : Christmas is a time for relaxed eating and socializing. Savour your food. Put your fork down between bites and enjoy every mouthful. We live in such a rushed society; make this year’s Christmas evening different. Light candles; play music. Serve your food in courses and take time to visit in between. […]
No Comments. Continue Reading...Christmas Day Tip #6: Know when enough is enough. Stop eating when you are satisfied not when you are stuffed. You have a fridge and microwave. Use them. There’s always tomorrow and leftovers. Save room for dessert or leave it until the next day.
No Comments. Continue Reading...Christmas Day Tip #5: I once heard someone say, “You can have what you really want but you can’t have everything.” It was stated about money but I believe it also applies to food. Be choosy! Maybe hold off on the bread and appi’s so you have more room for dessert. Forgo the potatoes for […]
No Comments. Continue Reading...Christmas Day Tip # 4: Don’t forget the “veggies”. As always, they should be the foundation of your diet. Be adventuresome with this. Often Christmas brings us “veggie” choices that aren’t always as readily available. Try something new that you haven’t eaten before. Experiment with new spices and herbs. Be creative. Healthy cooking can be […]
No Comments. Continue Reading...Christmas Day Tip #3 : Stay rested and relaxed. Don’t forget how important a good night’s sleep is to having a reasonable appetite. Remember when you are lacking in sleep, you will be driven to eat more than you need. Indulge in an afternoon nap if you’re overtired. Take time to rejuvenate and refresh yourself.
Christmas Day Tip #2 : If the weather allows it, make time for a nature walk in the midst of your Christmas celebration. Take along a companion or two. You will feel more energized and content having done so and your body will be more primed to burn off the extra calories at dinnertime.
No Comments. Continue Reading...Christmas is just around the corner. In these last few posts, I want to focus on what you can do to have a healthier Christmas day. Christmas Day Tip #1: Have a healthy, low-glycemic breakfast and lunch – don’t skip these meals! When you don’t eat enough early in the day, you will be excessively […]
No Comments. Continue Reading...You’ve all heard the saying “Laughter is the best medicine” and it’s so true. Take time this Christmas to laugh more and love more. Sometimes that can be easier said than done but in choosing to be happy, you choose to bring healing to your body. I’ll leave you with a quote from the Dalai […]
So if food was meant for our enjoyment, why do women struggle with “too much of a good thing”. This is not a simple answer but can be the result of hormonal imbalances, food addictions, blood sugar imbalance – just to name a few. I’ve said it before – it’s not just about how much […]
No Comments. Continue Reading...How do you look at food? Is it a good friend that nourishes and heals you? Or is it your master or even worse your enemy? Do you control food or does it control you? Having a healthy relationship with food is an important key to having a healthy weight. Too often repeated dieting leaves […]
No Comments. Continue Reading...Exercise Tip #5: Develop a “Move it More” mentality. I am writing this while on my stationary bike. Choose to take the stairs instead of the elevator. Park further from the door. When traveling a short distance, walk or ride your bike. Walk around when chatting on your cell phone or at your child’s soccer […]
No Comments. Continue Reading...Exercise Tip #4: What you do all day long is more important than what you do for 30 minutes each day! Now, please understand, I’m not against a regular 30 minute workout. If you can fit this into your schedule and commit to it, that’s a great step towards better health. However, recent studies show […]
No Comments. Continue Reading...Exercise Tip #3: Walk more. Sounds simple and it can be if you make it a conscious part of your life. Choose to leave the car at home when you can. Choose to park further from the door when shopping. Take the stairs instead of the elevator. When chatting or texting on your phone, get […]
No Comments. Continue Reading...Exercise Tip #2: Do what you enjoy. Have you ever committed to an exercise program only to quit after a few days or weeks? Most likely, you were trying to bite off too much or participating in something you just didn’t like. Ask yourself what you really enjoy doing. Invite a friend to join you. […]
No Comments. Continue Reading...The next five posts in this series will give you some easy tips to increase your activity level. Staying active is extremely important for a healthy weight. Not only do you burn calories, you also increase your body’s efficiency at burning calories and help balance your blood sugar and insulin. Moderate exercise also reduces your […]
No Comments. Continue Reading...Did you know supplementing with vitamins can also help you lose weight? When your body isn’t get all the nutrients it needs, it will drive up your cravings and appetite in an attempt to get these missing nutrients. As well, there are specific nutrients that directly aid in weight loss including Resveratrol, chromium, Vitamin D […]
No Comments. Continue Reading...Don’t forget to take your vitamins over the Christmas season. Colds and flus become more prevalent over the Christmas season and this is the last thing you want to spoil your holiday. Vitamins A, B, C, D and E along with zinc have all been shown to help boost your immune system. Your best choice […]
No Comments. Continue Reading...When it comes to stress, I teach my clients the 5 R’s. Reflect, Release, Relearn, Recharge and Relax. Reflect on your stress – what can be changed and what can’t. Release or let go of those things that you are able to. Learn new ways to deal with your stress, including saying no and making […]
No Comments. Continue Reading...Christmas brings us more fun times but the busy schedule can also increase our stress levels. Too much stress in our lives makes it next too impossible to maintain a healthy weight. In the past, stress hormones played the role of protecting us during times of famine. Even though our modern day stresses are completely […]
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