Negative self-talk is one of the fastest ways of destroying self-esteem, sabotaging your goals, and negatively influencing your mood and emotions. “Fat-talk” (negative self-talk about your body) can lead to eating disorders, body dysmorphia, and low self-esteem. Statements like “I could have,” “I should be,” and “I used to” short-circuit progress towards your goals, and keep you focused on the …

Why should we have more fats in our diet? Good fats boost energy levels, balance our hormones, increase fertility, help maintain a good mood, stave off depression, keep our skin glowing, and reduce the risk of having a stroke! Generally speaking, healthy high fat diets help maintain optimal health & well-being. The “Standard American Diet”  which is based on processed …

The next challenge starts 2 weeks from today – September 1.  Are you ready?  Do you know how certain foods affect you?     Sugar?   How addicted are you?    Grains?  Suffering from brain fog, confusion, poor memory or irritability? How about more serious disease like cancer, diabetes, osteoporosis or Alzheimer’s? All of these and more are linked with leaky gut syndrome.   Dairy?  …

I had a discussion with a client this morning. She told me she “cheated” last night and felt bad about it – and she didn’t even enjoy what she was eating.  She was eating mindlessly. After talking about it, we came to the conclusion it was her choice at that moment to eat that particular food. Did it ruin her …