Before reading this blog post, be sure to read Part 1, Part 2 and Part 3. creativity [kree-ey-tiv-i-tee] the ability to transcend traditional ideas, rules, patterns, relationships, or the like, and to create meaningful new ideas, forms, methods, and interpretations. Originality, progressiveness, or imagination, manifesting in artistic expression. Do you yearn to express yourself artistically and don’t feel you have the skill? Or do you have a talent that is blocked and unable to express?…
Category: Healthy Eating
Why I Sugar Detox
When I started out writing this blog about my 10 Day Sugar Detox, I was super pumped to share my detox plan and my experience. And I still am, but during my initial research, I came across a bunch of blog posts warning against sugar detoxes. Which led me to redirect this blog post slightly….
A Nation of Addicts: Sugar Addicts
A Nation of Addicts: Sugar Addicts The average American consumes 100 pounds of sugar per year that is 25 times more than the average consumption of early colonists to America. The USDA recommends 10 teaspoons of added sugar per day and yet most people consume 30 teaspoons or more. The extra sugar is primarily coming…
Monhegan is not complete without lobster
Several years ago, when I was just transitioning into the health and wellness field, I did a few cooking demonstrations. Today, one of my clients emailed asking for a recipe from one of those demonstrations. I pulled out the handout to share the recipe and was inspired to share it broader. This handout had been…
Healthy Guys!!!
Happy Father’s Day and just like on Mother’s Day, this day celebrates all men whether they are a father or not, because in one way or another you father, just like all women, mother on some level. As a woman, I tend to write about women’s health more than men, but I want to change…
Food That Works
I recently was introduced to Malia Dell’s new cookbook, Food That Works, and instantly wanted all of my clients to pick up a copy for themselves. My clients are busy, career-oriented people who also want to be healthy. They don’t always feel they have the time, energy or resources to lead the healthy life they…
Having a ‘no rules’ diet on my vacation is one mistake I won’t be repeating
Letting myself have a guilt-free eating week on vacation came back to haunt me when I got home. Source: Having a ‘no rules’ diet on my vacation is one mistake I won’t be repeating
Top Ten Books Every One Should Read
There are a million books in the health and wellness aisle and new ones being added every day. I have been studying diet and nutrition for over 20 years and have read a good many of the millions on the market. This list includes some of my favorites that I go back to over and…
Dehydration and Weight Gain
Staying hydrated throughout the holidays could be the #1 way to prevent weight gain. Holiday foods are full of fat, salt and sugar; all of which contribute to dehydration. Eat too many of these foods and you may confuse your thirst for hunger which could lead to additional overeating. Staying hydrated will keep you…
5 Week Series: Prevent Weight Gain As We Approach the New Year
Sometimes the best we can hope for around the holidays is to prevent gaining weight. More often than not the average person gains between 7 and 10 lbs from Thanksgiving to January 1st. In order to lose that weight you will need to decrease your calories to 12oo kCal/day for a minimum of 40 days -or-…