It’s 10am. You’re at your desk or on break, and trying to get through the already hectic day. What do you reach for? As a nurse, I’ve often found my breaks were few and far between, in some of the positions I’ve held. That played havoc with my appetite, as well as my food choices. …
Read MoreHealthy fats don’t count…or do they?
I once had a client tell me this. “Avocados don’t count. They’re a healthy fat. Kind of a freebie.” My response? “Freebie? Last time I checked, there was no such thing as a freebie.” Free to me, always implies strings. Usually more like steel cords. Freebie huh?” Can you recall the last time something you…
Read MoreLet’s stop making food the enemy….
What is food? For some, it represents comfort. For others, it’s something to be savored and enjoyed. And for many, it’s both protagonist & antagonist; the never-ending story of good vs. evil. What is it to you? Perhaps all of the above. This is where being both nurse and personal trainer is more than…
Read MoreMight be time to jump off this bandwagon….
Have to preface this with a disclaimer. As a former dialysis nurse, I am somewhat reserved and dubious about protein intake; especially HIGH PROTEIN INTAKE. True enough, most reading this are not in renal (kidney) failure. Protein must be moderated for those suffering from renal insufficiency. However, it makes me consider the overly paraded cascade of…
Read MoreCheese power…
It seems like all things dairy have taken a bad rap lately. I’ve talked about this before. One minute celebs are lining up to wear the milk mustache. The next, dairy is responsible for everything from bloating to acne. Certainly if you are lactose intolerant, dairy is problematic. But for those of us who never…
Read MoreWorking out isn’t working….a little thanksgiving please
The holidays will soon be upon us. Thanksgiving is once again usurped by the Xmas season. This usually leaves us with expanding debt as well as waistlines. However I offer a solution; at least for the latter. LET’S BACK IT UP A BIT Being thankful doesn’t necessarily equate with a religious belief. Whether it does or doesn’t for…
Read MoreWorking out isn’t working…press reset
This post originated in August of this year. It was titled “My favorite reset cleanse.” Intermittent fasting or “cleansing” has become the latest technique in battling the bulge. In my opinion, nice and easy does it. So this is my version of a “cleanse.” Cleansing can be a vital component in revitalizing your life, your lifestyle, and yourself.…
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