If you’re a senior citizen now, you may remember a time growing up when restaurant food was an occasional family treat. If you are younger, then you grew up in an era where eating out of the home was and is a regular, and maybe daily (or more than once a day) occurrence. A recent […]
Food used to change mood is a common occurence. Often people do it unconsciously. Some people do it when they are in a bad mood and just don’t care anymore. Whatever the reason, the desired mood rarely lasts for long. Let’s explore some of the reasons people turn to food, and what can be done […]
Habit change can be frustrating, especially around weight loss. When we’ve done the same thing over and over it forms a strong mental and behavioral groove that can be hard to break out of. The more we do it, the more engrained it gets. So, how can we take this deep groove and turn it […]
Do you have a fear of no food? Are you afraid to skip a meal or snack? If so, this is very common. Many people think they will get too hungry, but often the roots of this fear are emotional. Why might you fear going a little while without food? There are different reasons. Here […]
Habits are hard to change. . That’s because under the surface there are lots of dynamics going on that we’re unaware of. It’s like seeing the tip of the iceberg but having no awareness of what’s going on underwater. This challenge is true of habits that keep us from losing weight/eating healthier as well as […]
Have your New Year’s promises to yourself gone awry, preventing easier weight loss? Wondering why? This often happens because people overpromise on their goals. These big resolves are not realistic, so they’re bound to lead to disappointment and failure.
People often sabotage themselves when they start to lose weight, and then the weight comes back. Does this describe you? If so, you probably feel frustrated and discouraged, and wonder if it’s even possible for you to lose weight and keep it off. Rather than focus on the failure to lose weight and keep it […]
Remember the old expression, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” There’s a lot of truth to this when you look at the health benefits of apples. Benefits of Apples According to the Cleveland Heart Clinic apples stabilize blood sugar, lower cholesterol levels, reduce blood pressure, and helps reduce inflammation. They are high in […]
It’s fall and winter squashes are abundant everywhere – at the Farmer’s Markets, grocery stores, health food stores, and outdoor produce stands. They are tasty, filling, nutritious, and easy to prepare. Here are some of the more prominent winer squashes that I get regularly, and some ideas for how to prepare them. In addition to […]
Are relationships an important part of your life? If so, then you probably give much importance to family and friends, the comfort of being with loved ones, the energy you get from being with others, the sense of community you feel with people you care about, and the gap that is left when you feel […]