Why You Don’t Need A Detox Diet
Today is the 4th of July, which this year, falls on a Friday, making it a long weekend which translates into many more celebratory parties and BBQs to attend. This past week I've noticed that Facebook has been flooded with posts from people promoting the need to...
It’s Not You, It’s Me… Well, Actually, It Is You, Not Me
This past weekend I had an amazing opportunity to do my first ever photo shoot along with an amazing group of women who are health and fitness professionals. When I first learned about the opportunity to do the shoot, I was really excited and couldn't wait to...
Why Am I So Tired?
A lack of energy or low energy is something that affects all of us. Some of us are significantly impacted by this. Sometimes it's due to our chaotic lives or an unhealthy lifestyle or perhaps something else entirely. Most of us manage this feeling of tiredness or...
The 5 Worst Diet Advice To Lose Weight
If you are like me, you are constantly seeing tips about the 'Best' diet tips or 'fat loss foods'. To me, it seems like everything I come across these days is very gimicky.... all promising quick results. The thing about traditional, fast weight loss diets is that...
Stop Being So Negative!
This year, I have the good fortune to be working with an amazing group of women this year who are focused on health and fitness. We are all part of Jill Coleman's Best of You coaching group and each of us brings a unique perspective and expertise to this area. I...
The Myth About Detoxing
The long holiday weekend is over and by now you are probably back into your normal routine. But how many of you over indulged over the holiday? All those backyard parties, food, drinks, etc.... I know that as hard as I tried not to, I'm guilty of indulging. And...
Are You Aging Youthfully?
I recently had the chance to interview Tara Ballard, a self described “recovering run-a-holic/cardio queen” and fellow Metabolic Effect Personal Trainer. Her company, Prime Life Fit, focuses on aging youthfully. She states the following on her site...
No More Counting Calories
I was reading an interesting nutrition article the other day about weight loss. It talked about all the types of food you should be incorporating as well as types of food to avoid. I found it really informative..... until I got to the section about...
Getting The Edge
Have you ever read a book that made a lasting impression on you? One book that had that effect is The Slight Edge by Jeff Olson. If you haven't read it, I highly recommend it. The basic lesson in this book is that it is the little, seemingly insignificant things,...
Is 5 Meals a Day Better?
Growing up I always heard about eating 3 meals a day which seemed obvious. But as I grew older and more involved with diabetes education, fitness and nutrition in general, 5 meals a day became the "best" way to eat. But is it really better? The short answer is:...