healthy lifestyle

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Hello Again, Wishing you and yours a Happy and Healthy New Year!!! I am so sorry it has been a while since my last blog post.  Last year, was a very exciting year for me both professionally and personally!  I got to work with some amazing clients, was given the opportunity to teach more nutrition classes at […]

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Working Healthy

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Dreading going into the office on Monday isn’t always about work.  For those individuals trying to watch their waistline and/or eat healthy, trying to avoid all of the donuts, cookies, birthday cakes, and other treats that are constantly starring you in the face can be quite a challenge.  Deadlines, co-workers, and long hours can also play a role in […]

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“Childhood Obesity: Is Mom to Blame?”

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There has been a controversial PSA called, “Childhood Obesity: Is Mom to Blame” circulating around social media.  This PSA indicates that parents are to blame for the childhood obesity epidemic.  Haven’t seen the PSA yet?  Click here. There are numerous factors affecting childhood overweight and obesity!  However, it is not in left field to say that parents […]

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Self-Love and Health

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I heard this statement during a presentation called, “Body Respect, For All Bodies” at the Critical Dietetics Conference.  What a powerful thought.  In order for us to take care of ourselves, we must begin with self-love and self-respect.

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Why A Dietitian’s Primary Grocery Store Is Not Whole Foods

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I find it very interesting that a lot of clients, family members, friends, and even strangers tell me that they shop at Whole Foods as if they are trying to get approval from me and for me to validate the fact that they are healthy.  The funny thing is when someone tells me that they shop at […]

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How to Drink Healthy at Networking Events

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Both business and social networking events are often centered around food and drinks.  If you are trying to lose weight or maintain weight it can be quite the challenge watching your waistline at these events.  However, it can be hard to pass on the cocktails floating around the room.  Especially since no one wants to look or feel awkward if […]

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