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Top Ways to Make Simple Eating Changes that Stick

Years ago, I found an incredible book called ‘Change One’ at a discount book store. For $6, it was one of the best healthy eating/weight loss books I’ve ever found, and I still coach people on some of the advice in this book.  In case you don’t want to run out to the...

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Top 7 Ways to Get Motivated to Exercise

We’ve all heard the usual motivators for getting to the gym. You’ve probably tried getting a workout buddy who keeps you accountable or promising yourself a reward after you finish or you’ve purchased a gym membership hoping that the membership card alone would...

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Top 10 Habits to Improve Your Portions

Top Ways to Eat Less and Nourish More Anyone who has ever tried to lose weight knows that the single most important thing you have to do is to eat smaller portions. Simply put - eat less. You can work out until you pass out, but, like it or not, weight loss happens...

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Top Reasons You Need More Water

Tops Reasons You Need More Water You wouldn’t think I’d need to come up with nine reasons why you should drink water (your body is over 60% water – wouldn’t that be reason enough?), but having personally been someone who’s lived off caffeine, I know that sometimes we...

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How to Eat Healthy When Dining Out

You’re on a roll with your healthy eating, but tonight your partner wants to go out. When you get to the restaurant, there are some options that almost match your eating preferences, but you need to make a few modifications… “I’d like the chef salad, please, with the...

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Celebrate the Small Wins If You Want to Hit Big Goals

When we celebrate the little wins along the way, the journey is much more enjoyable. I use a specific worksheet that has clients fill in little happy faces for each day they’ve eaten healthy, moved their body, or approached the day with a winning mindset! The point is...

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6 Simple Ways to Improve Your Eating Habits

Easy Ways to Start Eating Better Right Now   How many times have you told yourself that you’re going to “eat better?” You’re not going to eat any treats or “bad” foods. You’re going to do nothing but drink water and eat kale for the next month. And how often have...

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Top Ways to Vacation Without Sacrificing Your Progress

It can definitely be a challenge to maintain a healthy lifestyle away from home when so much delicious food is available all the time. The best course of action is to give yourself permission  to indulge in moderation, celebrate and have fun, and then focus on getting...

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How To Really Read That Nutrition Label

Every manufactured food in America has to have a nutrition label on it: it’s mandatory and governed by the FDA. This is great news for consumers because it allows us to make smart choices when it comes to food, but what information is most valuable on the nutrition...

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10 Healthy Eating Pitfalls to Avoid

There is little worse than thinking you are eating healthy when you’re really not. Most people need to revamp their eating habits-- and the quest for “healthy choices” can become nearly all-consuming. The advertising and food myths out there make it easy to choose...

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