There are some lucky people who rarely eat emotionally, and all of the rest of us wish that were our tendency, too. But many of us tend to use food to cope with emotions unless we’re intentional about it. How about you … do you tend to eat really healthily during...
I’m taking a break from COVID-specific content this week, only to give a little sense of normalcy and breath of fresh air. If you’re looking for that content, though, check out my Pandemic Tool Kit, tips to prevent mindless eating, 7 habits I’m sticking to right...
Look, I realize we’re all struggling in some way right now. Whether it’s a sick family member, fear of getting sick yourself, the emotional strain of social distancing, fear of (or actual) job loss, having to push harder to keep your business alive, working on the...
Believe it or not, many of my clients are reaching their health goals even more quickly during these challenging times … everyone wants to get outside for walks, there are fewer social events, more people are cooking at home than eating from restaurants (which can be...
What many of us need right now is a hug, but social (physical) distancing makes that a bit of a challenge. So, instead of a physical hug, consider this blog post your virtual hug or pandemic “care basket.” It is full of all kinds of resources to help you get through...
I feel incredibly lucky that I’ve been able to keep up my regular routine of going to the grocery store once per week (albeit, with mask and gloves and oodles of hand sanitizer!) during this interesting and scary time. Honestly, I haven’t been incredibly...
I am firmly in support of physical social distancing during these challenging times where we, together, are fighting the rapid spread of COVID-19. Aside from my husband, the grocery store cashier, and my two dogs (who are totally people!), I haven’t come within 6...
These are challenging times. There’s no denying that the world is in a tough spot right now, and regardless of your particular worry (your health, your family’s health, the economy, your business, anxiety, the feeling of isolation), it’s easy to focus on the...
Tuna … too much mercury? Tilapia … the “worst of the worst”? Farmed? Wild-caught? Sustainably raised? Atlantic? Pacific? Fresh? Frozen? Fish can get confusing if you know “enough to be dangerous,” but not quite enough to be decisive. Plus, cooking fish at...
I love podcasts. They offer such a quick and convenient way to satisfy my love of learning and my goal of continuous improvement. I listen to podcasts during any time that would otherwise be “wasted” – while I’m getting ready in the morning, while I’m driving, while...