Most people have heard of insulin resistance but aren’t really sure what it means. And insulin is truly being found more and more to be the key to controlling your weight and so much more. But what is insulin anyway? Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas when we eat high carb […]
I am often asked what I eat. No, I don’t eat just carrots and kale! I eat a large variety of delicious and satisfying food and invite you to check out my pantry! Foods we typically we have in the pantry: Beans Coconut wraps Various nuts and seeds (Love sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds and walnuts) […]
Who doesn’t like a sweet treat sometimes? I know I do. But when it comes to sugar-free alternatives, I am leery. About 25 years ago, I was addicted to Diet Coke which contained aspartame or better known as NutraSweet or Equal. I had gotten very sick before realizing that the cause was this […]
My husband and I just got back from a 5-day getaway in Tucson, AZ to “get away” from the cold. While some of the days away out west were actually colder than in the Northeast, we loved our visit. Tucson is such a beautiful area rife with cactus-filled National Parks and monuments. We drove […]
Love. It’s the basis of countless works of art, film, books, and it is a part of our everyday lives. It’s what drives us and makes us feel good, makes us feel bad and motivates us. What exactly constitutes love? It is defined as a strong affection toward someone or something. What isn’t defined is […]
Please click on image to watch video Maybe you have some negative emotion you can’t shake after a breakup in a relationship, or perhaps you have a limiting belief that you are “not meant” to get to the weight you want because weight gain “runs in your family,” or maybe traveling by plane keeps […]
(please click on image above to play video) Every night before just before I close my eyes to go to sleep, I take 30 seconds to say my gratitudes. No matter how tired I am, I force myself to curve my lips up into a smile and say how grateful I am for […]
You have gas, bloat and burning which can be so uncomfortable. So, the commercials tell you grab Tums or Pepcid which promises to reduce the acid that is causing your discomfort. Sounds like a great idea. WRONG. It is actually causing you more harm than good. This can lead to so many other […]
I have always been a big fan of lemons! I’ve been starting my day for years with the juice of fresh lemons in room temperature water. The best part is that it’s easy! And no, I don’t juice lemons every day. I usually juice about 3 lemons at a pop and store in a small […]
Yuck. Gross. Ewwhh. The truth is that poopie talk is actually a good thing and a very important part of your health. Poop is one way we take out the trash. And if we don’t take out that trash, it can become stinky and things start to grow in it. Well, the same thing happens […]