Category Archives: Nutrition

Holiday sweets…that your waistline will love too!

I know, I know, I know. The holidays are here and temptation seems to be EVERYWHERE. Now is NOT the time for those with a sweet tooth to fall off the wagon. So that’s why we’ll be posting great Holiday … Continue reading

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The #1 tip to keep you on “track” nutritionally during holiday travel

I decided to make the haul to Southern California for the Thanksgiving holiday (along with thousands of other drivers!). It was a last minute trip, but hey, you only live once, right! What’s a total of about 24 hrs on … Continue reading

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Don’t let the pretty labels fool you!

I always teach clients to read the ingredients and Nutritional Facts of items in the store before buying. You have to remember that when it comes down to it, products on the shelves are there to be sold! I don’t … Continue reading

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Don’t fall for the Acai berry myth!

You can’t really miss it on the Internet these days. Seems like everywhere you look there’s another company promoting the nutritious Acai Berry as a weight loss miracle. And that’s why I thought it was critical to write you today. … Continue reading

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Once upon a time…

I grew up in one of the most ideal settings. My childhood memories consist of walking barefoot from the beach to the store to get a snack because we had spent the better part of the day playing in the … Continue reading

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Mind that affects matter; 3 tips to attain your goal

When it comes to changing your physique, not a whole lot is going to change if you don’t belive it can be done. You can be your greatest ally, or worst enemy, and that’s something that only you can decide. … Continue reading

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Words of wisdom

“Many of life’s failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up.” ~Thomas Edison

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Is Diet & Weight Loss Advice From Magazines Dangerous?

Researchers from the University of Minnesota recently published their findings of a study that looked at the helpfulness of diet advice from magazines. Over a 5 year period they studied 2516 middle and high school students and the impact of … Continue reading

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What is the best way to determine body fat %?

Q: What is the best way to determine your body fat percentage? A: First, let me congratulate you on looking at more than the scale. As you know there is much more to the picture than just what the scale … Continue reading

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Eating before a workout

Q: I have been told that fasting before a workout will help you burn more fat. Is that true? A: The idea of fasting before a workout has a couple of variations. Besides not eating for a few hours before … Continue reading

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