Eating a variety of vegetables is essential for a healthy diet, but let's face it, they can sometimes be perceived as bland or boring. Including vegetables in your meal does NOT have to mean a pile of boiled, mushy broccoli on a plate, though! There are countless...
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...
You may already know that I am a chocolate fanatic. If I could choose one food to eat for the rest of my life, chocolate is near the top of the list. In fact, sweets of all kinds would probably be right up there. I especially crave sugar at night (side note: this...
Over the years, I’ve shared many thoughts on how to stay healthy on Thanksgiving in the past. You can read about my favorite tip, the 1/3 of the plate rule, in this post, and read my 2013 tips to enjoy Thanksgiving happily and healthily (#1 is my favorite!) here. I...
With the Pumpkin Spice Latte from Starbucks coming out in August this year, you might think we were several weeks into Fall … but the temperatures here in Dallas are still telling me otherwise! That said, I’ve never been one to shy away from healthy pumpkin recipes...
It's time for another episode of Foodie Friday in a Flash, where I bring you 2-3 minute videos (OK, usually 3 minute videos!) highlighting one of my favorite foods and its health benefits! Today, we're discussing ... APPLES! I'm sure you've heard the saying, "An...
Happy Foodie Friday! If you're anything like me, summer makes you crave a cold, refreshing, sweet treat. Sometimes, though, after an otherwise indulgent day, a summer BBQ, or when you're trying to cut back on your sugar, you may want a treat that is hydrating and...
Mini confession time! Last Thursday morning, I planned to go for a run and do Focus T25. I had a busy day, but I had scheduled it into my calendar and was going to fit it in (this is a helpful tip - I always schedule in my workouts and treat them as any other...
If you've been reading The Lyons' Share for a while, you probably know that I have a sweet tooth. I have something sweet almost every night*, and because I choose to indulge in some type of dessert so frequently, I usually like to make my desserts as healthy as...
We've talked about my holiday health mentality: I absolutely believe that you should treat yourself to those special holiday treats that only come around once per year, and do so guilt-free! But I also believe that the holidays should not be an excuse to eat...
