Despite 2020 feeling somewhat like Groundhog Day to some, the holidays are still on the calendar, and Thanksgiving is next week! Personally, this time of year is one of my favorites, but professionally, I’ll be honest … it can be a bit rough. Now is the time when...
When a new client and I are discussing their goals for the first week of the program, I’ll inevitably get asked, “should I have a cheat day?” This is a reasonable question, and they’re often surprised to hear me say a resounding and clear “NO!” In saying this, I’m...
Have you ever heard about people “counting macros” or using the phrase “if it fits your macros”? What they’re doing, in the most simple form, is determining the balance of macronutrients that works for their bodies and their goals, and then eating according to those...
What are restaurants paid to do? Serious question. I think they’re paid to create a pleasurable experience, both through the environment they create physically and through the food they serve. Their goal is to make you enjoy the food, and to come back for more. ...
Last week, we talked all about how to get back on track with your health goals overall (check out that post here). Today, it’s time to narrow our focus and talk about renewing our commitment to meal planning and food prep. If you’ve seen my Instagram or Facebook, you...
December 31st, 2019 … you were full of anticipation, hope, ambition, courage. The clock struck midnight, and whether you were out partying or already asleep (I feel certain I was the latter!), a shiver of excitement ran through you … “2020 is my year. This is the...
A prelude: My own experience with burnout They say that teaching is the best way to learn, and I want to say upfront that this is something I have not personally mastered. (Side note: even since this post was originally written in 2020, the progress I've made is...
If you’ve found yourself reaching for an extra cocktail or two over the past few months, you’re certainly not alone. Summer + pandemic + fear, anxiety, and boredom = a recipe for more alcohol cravings than ever. Newsweek reported that hard liquor sales spiked 75% in...
If you emotionally eat, you are not alone. It can feel shameful, like you’re the only one who secretly turns to food to deal with stress, or loses control of her appetite when celebrating with friends. But trust me, I’ve been there, too, and there are millions of...
By now, you’re probably bought into the idea that meal planning and food prep will save you time overall (in fact, by my calculations, doing my Sunday food prep, which you see on Instagram and Facebook, saves me about 5 hours per week!). But I often hear from clients...