I started my first diet at age 14, and for 44 years I searched for a diet that would not lead to rebound weight gain, from exhausting my willpower. Watch this video to learn why willpower is not a solution to managing and maintaining fat loss. Willpower is a brain drain, and all quick weight loss diets are based on … Read More
Wine & Dine; Effort & Attitude
A few years ago, my husband and I were fortunate to share an old bottle of wine, a friend received as a thank you gift. The wine was wrapped in a plain brown paper bag and the giver merely said “here and thanks.” After a little research, our friend learned that is was a bottle of great value. It … Read More
Eating with Freedom AND Responsibility
Mr. Kennedy was our pal. He was also our elementary school principal. He was the fun kind of principal that we had a healthy respect for. He was also a master at getting kids to understand rules without being stern. His advice was basic and so much of it has stuck with me years later. Mr. Kennedy was keen on preparing us … Read More
Manage Your Attitude To Manage Your Mangia
Have you ever started the day by getting up on the figurative ‘wrong side of the bed’? There is no doubt that it can suck. Going on with the day like you are sucking on lemons is a choice, but we don’t need to make that choice. I know If I don’t get my sleep, I am at risk for having … Read More
What to do When a Chocolate Craving Hits Hard
During one particular snowstorm, when I not feeling the urge to eat an icy cold protein smoothie I played around in my kitchen while sipping coffee. I came up with this velvety chocolate mug cake. Hot food in cold weather, and cold food in hot weather makes sense, duh! Chocolate always calls to me when I get the urge to bake. An old … Read More
“Inconsistent is the new Fitness Habit”
I generally enjoy a lifting weights and prepping my own food. But at times I stgruggle to find time or motivation. When I need to find time in my schedule, I look to temporarily find hours, without jeopardizing my goals. Recently I found almost 4 hours in a week’s time by being inconsistent in my training and cooking. Yet, I … Read More
Is Your Diet is making you Fat?
Spring break is coming up, and the comments/questions are coming in are about getting bikini ready. What bothers me are the promises and guarantees that are circulating. By know you know that the only guarantee in life is death and taxes, so stop fooling yourself by believing that a diet plan is guaranteed! All diets are effort dependent on results. … Read More
Why “JUST Do This” is Wrong
“JUST do this” is …… diet advice we hear over and over again. How many times have you heard “Just eat____ (or don’t eat) and you will loose weight”? Just eat cabbage soup, or just eat low fat, or just eat grapefruits, or just follow a Keto diet, just drink bullet coffee every day for breakfast. Just put all … Read More
