In recent years, numerous foods have been pimped out as the next miracle food. Cabbage and grapefruit were the miracle weight loss foods of my youth. Later there was the super-food era with kale as the all-star. Blueberries were going to save the world, and more recently, bone broth is being touted as a miracle food. Let’s be realistic, miracle … Read More
Are you a Good Witch or a Bad Witch?
Many of my clients talk to me as if I’m a priest in a confessional. “Judy, I am so bad, and I just can’t stop being bad” When this first happened over almost decade ago, I was afraid that my client had committed a crime. She explained that she was terribly bad…because she at a cheeseburger. There are other confessions … Read More
Feminine Over 50: Feet, Fashion & Function
I refused to listen to my feet, and they were right all along. For decades I coveted wearing heels that were 4+ inches, because I always thought a woman should wear dresses with very high heels to show case her legs. Yes, I was shallow and vain about such things. Then there was the time I had to be on … Read More
Smoky Red Swiss Chard
The biggest lesson I have learned about nutrition is that what we think is the gospel truth about the best diet for us today, is likely to be overturned tomorrow. For a long time I was stuck in the low-fat mindset, and so I am late to the bacon party. As a recovering, strict dieter, I am re-discovering delicious … Read More
What No One Tells You About Eating Well Long Term
In today’s world, with things like hockey practice and homework, families are lucky to eat food prepared in their own kitchen on most nights. I well remember years like that and I had trouble with portion sizes, cravings, and satisfaction. What happens when we shovel our food in, on the run, and dash off to the next commitment? Our brain gets … Read More
#WIAW What I Ate Wednesday September ’17
I am over my bulletproof coffee phase. It didn’t do it for me. The taste was amazing, but honestly, I missed my real breakfast. I am content to be back to my typical choices this month. These meals are not new or unusual, but they are certainly satisfying. Breakfast: protein shake made with grass fed whey, berries, spinach, mint, matcha, … Read More
Cravings Part 2: How Being More Mindless Can Quell Cravings
You are enough You have enough You do enough We are plugged in all the time. We are consumed with knowing more, being more and doing more. We have stopped listening to our inner voice. When we become quiet, we have the opportunity to process all that information. I have to thank my dogs for this revelation. Opus, Caymus and … Read More
Cravings Part 1: What You Need to Know
Cravings are triggered by a stressor (or an emotion) and an environmental cue. Cravings are not a sign of mental weakness, because as women, we are wired to be more craving sensitive than men. It goes back to our ancestors who had true food scarcity, and when food was available, it was hoarded. Our brains are designed to want more … Read More
Gluten Free Meatballs and Sunday Sauce
September is my favorite time to cook, I welcome the end barbecue season, in favor of cooler temperatures and traditional food. This year I am especially into cooking traditionally, because for the first September in 5 years, I am not on a competition diet. Rejoice! #moderate #feedomwithresponsibility Meatballs and Spaghetti Sauce, are a food that I was raised on. As a child, on Sundays I woke … Read More
Drive to Thrive: Master Fitness & Nutrition…for good!
Have you ever noticed how dogs and children, take action when they want something? Treats. Attention. A walk. Caymus, our younger pup, brought me his leash 3 separate times this morning. He obviously wanted to go for a walk, and he was taking action to get what he wanted. And it hit me, he is an expert at taking action … Read More