Category Archives: Health
In Search of the Perfect Diet
When women learn I’m a nutrition coach, one of the first questions many ask me is, “What do you think about the [insert name here] diet?” From the Abs Diet to the Zone and just about every letter in between, … Continue reading
How to Boost Metabolism without Breaking a Sweat
Many women with sluggish metabolisms quickly give up hope of ever losing weight, and who could blame them? They seem to do everything right: exercising regularly, staying hydrated, watching what they eat and still, the weight won’t budge. “Some women … Continue reading
How to Ditch Your Diet Soda Habit
Do you steadfastly refuse to give your children soda, yet drink it yourself on the sly? For my entire adult life, I drank one or two diet sodas every day and really didn’t give it much thought until my son … Continue reading
Menu Planning for Those Who Hate to Plan
I’m not sure I’ve ever met a woman who enjoys menu planning. Let’s face it, the question “What’s for dinner?” has been known to strike terror in the heart of many a family cook. Although there are only three of … Continue reading
Amy’s success story and a FREE offer for you!
Six years ago I was a stressed-out, anxious, unhappy mom struggling to find meaning in my all-consuming finance career. Try as I might, I couldn’t get excited about helping a multi-billion dollar corporation trim yet another $100 million in expenses … Continue reading
5 Simple Secrets for Getting a Healthy Dinner on the Table in a Hurry
It’s no secret that cooking at home is a great way to stay on track with your weight loss and healthy eating goals. However, cooking that meal without spending your whole evening doing it can seem like a mysterious, insurmountable … Continue reading
4 Mistakes to Avoid When Creating Your New Year’s Resolutions
It’s that time of year again! If you’re like an estimated 45% of Americans, you’ll create at least one new resolution this January. Sadly, research shows that more than half of the resolution-makers give up on their goals by June. … Continue reading
How to Say No to Your Mom’s Extra Serving of Mashed Potatoes
This holiday season, many good intentions will be tossed out the window unwillingly in the face of some of the most intense pressure known to mankind. That pressure may be wearing an apron over her Christmas sweater, but don’t be … Continue reading
3 Healthy Holiday Gifts
With time and money tight these days, giving homemade cookies and candies as holiday gifts is an easy and economical choice for many. Who doesn’t appreciate holiday cheer in the form of sugar cookies, gingerbread men and, my personal favorite, … Continue reading
How to boost your immune system naturally
Every Wednesday morning I volunteer in my son’s 3rd grade class. As the number of nasty bugs going around begins to peak, I leave the classroom having been coughed, sneezed and wheezed on by countless children (and I always count … Continue reading
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