Just a little chocolate . . .

I am going out of town for the next week to visit my family in Baja, Mexico – I know I am so lucky! We go back to the area that my family and I lived outside of San Jose del Cabo which is on a dirt road with trucked in water and solar power. So, [...]

Turkey day is almost here! I am not going to tell you smart tips for eating the big meal – its once a year -eat what you love and savor it! What I will give you are some tips to get ready for the big feast. First, most people think they should not eat and [...]

Comment Monday – – – when I take a question/comment submitted from the previous week and talk about it.  Here is a question from last week: “I have a question about how much to eat at breakfast, lunch and dinner. I don’t pay too much attention to this, but i’ve heard that its often better [...]

I love Sundays to recharge, unwind, rejuvenate and get ready for the week. I always want to accomplish so much – make some healthy dishes for the week, grocery shop, clean house, do laundry, yard work etc, etc, etc. Most of the time though I feel like being lazy – reading, drinking tea, sleeping in. [...]

  Yeah - the weekend is here!!! Going out? Eating out is tricky but here are some tips you can follow: Avoid any sauce or dressing with the word creamy as this is = to fat; go for red sauces on pasta or vinaigrette dressings Get sauces and dressings put on the side then you can [...]

I am sure you have heard it before – liquid calories can be a real hit to your diet, weight loss/maintenance, and fitness goals. Especially over the holidays we are plagued with delicious treats – that pumpkin latte or the holiday inspired martini. Now as you all know I am all about treating yourself but [...]

I know life is getting a bit crazy with the holidays approaching (it is for me at least ) Keep motivated!!!! Remember you will feel better if you continue to focus on what you are eating and keeping up with your exercise. I find the times when I really do not want to work out [...]

Please continue to send comments and questions and I will pick a question/comment to blog about next Monday to officially start Comment Monday!!! I am sorry I have not blogged in a couple days. I was not feeling well but am back today and will post something this evening – so stay tuned! Thanks for all [...]

I am finishing up a teacher training for spin and yoga. It is a 5 week program and I am on my second to last weekend and have just finished a full day of training with a 1 hour spin yoga class and then a 3.5 hours of yoga  – so I am a bit [...]

Happy Friday to everyone! I want to start a weekly comment day “Comment Monday” where readers send in comments and questions about nutrition related topics. Readers please send in your questions, sucess storeis you would like to share and tips that you have found helpful. I will pick a question or comment and blog about it. I will research the [...]