The New Year normally marks a time of both reflection and change. For me, it used to signify the ultimate "diet and exercise" cycle in which I found myself stuck. Quite frankly, the cycle mentality is exhausting. If you have already made a resolution along these lines, you might just be caught in one too. And for the record, I no longer set resolutions (after years of unsuccessful attempts), but a mantra instead. An over-arching theme which tends to set the daily tone for person I want to be.
I was talking to a health coaching client the other day, and we both agreed that just because it was the holiday season, does not mean we should throw caution to the wind and "eat all the sugar." We want to indulge and enjoy (especially during this time of year), but there is a way to do it (and certain ingredients you can use) to maintain balance, even add a little nutrition, while avoiding the crashes and cravings that come with overeating the sweet stuff.
The holidays always seem to bring up that age-old question about navigating social situations; it is something I get asked a lot about. What and how much to eat are always two major concerns, especially when out at parties where the fare is less likely to be healthy.
Read MoreI love the above infographic and use it often when meal planning. Depending on the season, it helps to pinpoint those fruits and vegetables we should be consuming. Nutrition and health are not only about what you eat, but how you eat.
Read MoreMindset Matters. About yourself, your health, and your everyday experiences. I now know that achieving your best self reaches far beyond eating right and exercise. You can workout each day, consume all the kale and blueberries, but if your mind is not in a positive place, it can hinder your health goals.
Read MoreWhen I hear people talk about what they ate on Thanksgiving day, the language sounds a lot like "so stuffed," "had to unbutton my pants," "too many mashed potatoes," accompanied by guilt-laden moans and groans.
