Good or bad, habits are powerful. And changing them can be tough. But all the studies prove it –> put a little conscious effort in, and new [positive, healthy] habits can be established in as little as 66 days. Okay, that might seem like f-o-r-e-v-e-r, but think about how quickly the last two months of […]

Every show changes me, whether I’m walking the stage myself or I’m on the cheering squad in the audience. After almost a decade of being in this industry, last weekend’s NPAA show is one of the most positive and soulful experiences ever for me! You see, I retired from competitive fitness and bodybuilding a year […]

. There’s nothing like being tired, rushed and hungry to derail even the best diet intentions. Trust me, I get it. When we’re in that state, we just do the easiest thing: grab processed snacks, order take-out, or skip eating altogether (which wreaks more havoc on the body and metabolism than eating poorly.) I have […]

  Originally posted in February 2018, updated to be even more awesome in November 2019. It’s astonishing just how relentless the pressure to eat poorly! While we are consciously trying to make good choices for ourselves and improve our well-being, those around us are often making ridiculing or cajoling comments like: “Oh, come on, one […]

  If you’re currently in the miserable throws of a hangry hangover, forward straight to the end of the article for a couple real food recipes to replenish and satiate. If you’d like a bit of an understanding of how you got here (other than the obvious, you drank too much ya fool!), keep reading. […]

  The holidays can be exhausting, both mentally and physically. I love Christmas, but I get it – it’s tiring and often I feel like I need a vacation come January. Whether it’s family stress, fear of complete derailment from your fitness or weight loss goals, or a gamut of other anxieties, here are six […]

  Sure, we’ve all heard the countless research that supports making exercise a regular part of your life. The health benefits to physical activity are too vast to count. But what are the real motivators? What gets you to the gym everyday? What keeps you lacing up your running shoes, day after day, year after […]

  As a holistic nutritionist, I’m supposed to be all for that positive self-talk stuff, right? This might surprise you, but I’m terrible at it! Don’t get me wrong, I completely see the value in it, and I always encourage it for others, but the truth is I have a really hard time doing it […]

  Originally posted in July 2016, updated with more awesomeness in May 2020. Fail to Prepare, Prepare to Fail   Here are some of the things I’ve learned over the years that have helped me when time and energy resources are low.   TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE TIME YOU HAVE   Perhaps you are exhausted and […]

  Put on your big girl panties because here comes a mipstick-gets-real moment. Stop whining about how much time, effort or cost it takes to eat well and just decide if you want it or not. If you do want it, keep reading. If you don’t, keep reading. Other than your desire and dedication to […]