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New Client Portal
Posted on March 28th, 2013
Simple Changes, Big Rewards health guide is just one of the many practical guides that can be found in the new Client Portal. This 45 page guide was written by Harvard Medical School and is full of wonderful and easy to implement tools. Some of the topics covered are: making change last, home and travel workouts, stress eating and harnessing positive psychology. I have been working on the new portal for many weeks, loading it with tons of valuable content. The portal is available to all my clients as an added benefit to their coaching process. If you would like to know more about how you can benefit from coaching and gain access to the client portal please give me shout!
In Just 90 Days
Posted on March 5th, 2013
This week completes Jay’s ninety days of coaching. To say that he has done well would be putting it mildly. Those of you who have been following his progress know that the last ninety days for Jay have not been without challenges.
Coaching Confidentiality
Posted on February 12th, 2013
As a coach, I am required to be very confidential with the information I hold!
Who Is In Your Tribe?
Posted on February 5th, 2013
The people in your tribe are essential for existence. Maslow (a well-known American psychologist) puts it as one of the five basic needs that we all have.
Picking Your Grains Wisely
Posted on January 28th, 2013
As consumers, it should not be a puzzle to figure out the nutrition information on a simple loaf of bread.
Badges
Posted on January 28th, 2013
This week, Jay earns the committed badge, which means he has logged his food and activity for a full 8 weeks. Although, the bigger reward is the 29 plus pounds that he has lost.
Rugby Natural Ferrous Sulfate Recalled
Posted on January 22nd, 2013
FDA- Warning on Rugby Natural Ferrous Sulfate Iron Supplement
Comfort Food
Posted on January 20th, 2013
Often we say we want comfort food because it makes us "feel" better for a few moments but afterwards we feel so much worse.
Sometimes We Get Derailed
Posted on January 9th, 2013
Sometimes regardless of how well we have planned or prepared our health journey can get derailed.
Jay's Well Life Vision
Posted on January 1st, 2013
His goal for today was to create a personal vision of how he wants his life to be. Very few of us take to time to think about what we want out of life, much less put it down on paper.
The Cookie Monster
Posted on December 30th, 2012
You may try to give up the cookie monster but the cookie monster may not give up you.
Jay Continues to go Down
Posted on December 27th, 2012
Jay is the perfect example of how to enjoy food from all the food groups and manage to bring his weight down in a big way. No points, no pills, not shots, not shakes and no hype. Jay is a perfect example of how small baby steps can add up to big results.
Eating Out In A Healthy Way
Posted on December 18th, 2012
Jay admits it can be difficult when the family wants to go out to eat. This is a common problem for many of us. On average, we eat 4 to 5 of our meals out each week.
Whats in the budget
Posted on December 11th, 2012
Creating a healthy diet is much like the Dave Ramsey plan. We start with the overall budget that we can afford to spend in order not to go into debt, and hopefully save for the rainy day, because it’s going to rain!
Where is all the salt coming from?
Posted on December 8th, 2012
Food journaling, or tracking, is somewhat like ToTo the dog in the Wizard of Oz. It pulls back the curtain to reveal what you may or may not want to see.
Discovery Session with Jay and Dianne
Posted on December 4th, 2012
Jay is in need of a total hip replacement but the doctor is reluctant to do the surgery because of the complications that often accompany a person who weighs 300 pounds. I know personally as a nurse that it is much more difficult for a patient to heal and recover when they are carrying that much weight.
Elephants
Posted on November 27th, 2012
Like the elephants, how many of us go through life hanging onto a belief that we cannot do something, simply because we failed at it once before?
When that quart of ice-cream is calling your name
Posted on November 21st, 2012
When you find yourself in this situation tell that gremlin “STOP”! Acknowledge that you have had a bad day and you normally would dive into the carton of double fudge rocky road ice-cream with the nearest serving utensil.
Choosing the Diet That Will Work for You
Posted on November 20th, 2012
What do the data say about the effectiveness of diets and how can you use that information to choose a weight loss approach that will work for you?
Healthy Diets Come In All Sizes
Posted on November 15th, 2012
Research shows that there are many healthy ways to eat but most of them have certain things in common.
HOW TO FIND REAL FOOD
Posted on November 2nd, 2012
This is a great fun cart to keep handy ~ Enjoy!
The Power of Habit
Posted on October 31st, 2012
Habits aren't destiny. As Charles Duhigg shows, by harnessing this new science, we can transform our businesses, our communities, and our lives.
HCG
Posted on October 24th, 2012
I am putting myself out there with this one and many of you may unfriend me. But it needs to be said.
In The Woods
Posted on October 20th, 2012
Many times when you start to create change in your life you find yourself in a situation that I call the woods...
Threads
Posted on October 19th, 2012
Acknowledge that you may have had difficulty in the past, but it doesn’t need to define your future.
If you go low carb make sure you pick the right proteins.
Posted on October 16th, 2012
Low-carb eating plans like the Atkins diet were once so popular that they graced the covers of Newsweek and other magazines. Replacing one serving of red meat with nuts or beans can reduce the risk of heart disease by 30%
I know this person well
Posted on October 14th, 2012
It’s time for a health revolution!
Separating the Facts and the Myths
Posted on October 12th, 2012
If you discover a persistent lump in your breast or any changes in breast tissue, it is very important that you see a physician immediately. However, 8 out to 10 breast lumps are benign, or not cancerous.
Sesame Ginger Chicken Stir-Fry
Posted on October 12th, 2012
In a small bowl, combine cornstarch brown sugar, ginger, soy sauce, vinegar and water. Set aside. In a large skillet combine all the veggies and sauté for a few moments until veggies become tender. Add chicken strips and cook until chicken is cooked until no longer pink. Add liquid mixture and continue to cook until it become
Life is Not a Practice Session
Posted on October 10th, 2012
The time for practice is over. Practice time was while we were growing up. Practice time was while we were in school. We are not full participants in the game of life and our opponent is human mediocrity.
The Gift
Posted on October 9th, 2012
Instead of looking at your current situation as an affliction, consider it a gift.
As the Leaves Start to Turn
Posted on September 25th, 2012
Fall is one of my favorite times of the year. As the leaves start to turn they seem to brings cooler weather and enjoyable walks.
Optimize Your Brain and Your Life!
Posted on August 23rd, 2012
We rarely think of brain optimization as a way to increase our quality of life. The fact is that our brains are one of the most, if not the most important organ in our body. It won’t matter how good of shape we are in, how many great relationships we have or even how many assets we own, if we don’t recognize who we are.
The here and now!
Posted on August 9th, 2012
The past is just a place in our mind that we call a memory. The future is our ideas or dreams that give us direction. The present is all that really exist, because that’s always where you are.
Spinach Berry Salad
Posted on August 6th, 2012
This is my favorite salad these days. With the tempters outside soaring into the hundreds and my wonderful midlife internal heater on high, I just love this cooling salad.
Nuffield: Larger waist sizes increase cancer/infertility risk in women
Posted on July 4th, 2012
New analysis from Nuffield Health - one of the UK's largest healthcare charities - has found that larger waist sizes can increase the risk of cancer and infertility in women.
The Joy of Soy!
Posted on April 14th, 2012
Tofu is a great source of selenium, calcium and magnesium which is found to promote a healthy cardiovascular system as well as strong bones. Soy has also been shown to be helpful in alleviating symptoms associated with menopause.
How Eden Foods Pioneered BPA-Free Cans
Posted on April 10th, 2012
How Eden Foods Pioneered BPA-Free Cans
Applesauce Muffins Vegan
Posted on April 3rd, 2012
Applesauce makes these muffins delectably moist without overloading them with fat.
Quinoa Salad with Maple Vinaigrette
Posted on March 28th, 2012
Quinoa Salad with Maple Vinaigrette
Banana Shake
Posted on March 22nd, 2012
If you have a few ripe bananas, this is the perfect solution as well as a delightfully healthy treat!
SUPPORT
Posted on March 15th, 2012
We rarely think of ourselves, as a place to gain support.
Hot Asian Slaw
Posted on March 11th, 2012
This is a wonderful easy spicy Asian coleslaw that is great with chicken or fish.
Dealing With Bumps in the Road
Posted on March 6th, 2012
Admitting to yourself that you are off track, can be humbling but very important. This will help to bring truth and commitment to your health and wellness goals.
Asian Noodles
Posted on February 29th, 2012
Whats for dinner?
Power Bars
Posted on February 29th, 2012
A great pick-me-up any time of day, these bar cookies freeze well.
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Recent Posts
- New Client Portal
March 28th, 2013 - In Just 90 Days
March 5th, 2013 - Coaching Confidentiality
February 12th, 2013 - Who Is In Your Tribe?
February 5th, 2013 - Badges
January 28th, 2013 - Picking Your Grains Wisely
January 28th, 2013 - Rugby Natural Ferrous Sulfate Recalled
January 22nd, 2013 - Comfort Food
January 20th, 2013 - Sometimes We Get Derailed
January 9th, 2013 - Jay's Well Life Vision
January 1st, 2013 - The Cookie Monster
December 30th, 2012 - Jay Continues to go Down
December 27th, 2012 - Eating Out In A Healthy Way
December 18th, 2012 - Whats in the budget
December 11th, 2012 - Where is all the salt coming from?
December 8th, 2012
