Have you ever noticed that sometimes you just keep hanging in a situation that is uncomfortable? Sometimes as women we don’t feel we are permitted to step away from a difficult situation, e.g., criticism at work, an argument at home, or an upsetting political discussion. And a lot of times, using food to cope when that uncomfortable situation happens. But […] read more »
Did you know that eating pumpkin can get rid of back fat and eating quinoa can minimize your rear end? Neither did I until I watched the Dr. Oz show last week. Did you know that drinking green smoothies everyday will help “melt fat away?” Neither did I until I saw it on Pinterest. I’m trying to think of a […] read more »
Have you ever noticed that the less you move, the less energy you have? Lack of physical activity seems to be a reason for sleep deprivation that many of us experience. It’s almost the opposite of what you might expect, that resting and not expending energy would further zap your energy level. However, sitting around all day is not the […] read more »
Most women are caregivers in some regard; we care for our families, our co-workers, our homes, our environment. The list is endless. When we care for others, whether it is professional or personal, we are engaging deeply in the service of life. As humans we rely on the attention and care we give and receive; it makes us whole. However, […] read more »
Sometimes, when it comes to cardio, we may: get stuck in a rut and not feel challenged get bored with doing the same thing over and over get bored and quit focus on burning the most calories forget that movement can be fun If you are looking for a different cardio option, I would encourage you to try some Nia classes. […] read more »
Over the Christmas break I blasted through an audio book while driving back and forth between VT & NY. The book was “Brain Rules” by John Medina and by far my favorite chapter was the one about exercise and brain function. We’ve long known about the positive role exercise plays in encouraging neuroplasticity, but this book was just a great reminder and […] read more »
Skipping, running, jumping, twirling, dancing… sounds like the typical 6-year-old, doesn’t it? How many of us had weight management problems when we were 6? I’m not trying overgeneralize, but I’m going to do just that: Most of us didn’t have a hard time managing our weight when we were kids. True, true – there are a lot of factors that […] read more »
One of my friends tattooed her wrist with the letters M-O-V-E. What a great idea, I thought! Body art as fitness inspiration and exercise motivation! But for those of us less bold or afraid of needles, I think inspirational jewelry can serve as a continuous reminder to take care of ourselves in the New Year, too. I personally like using […] read more »
New Year, here we come. Yet again we can spend precious time focusing on weight loss or we can explore other ways to live more fully this year, and yes, even reduce stress. When expectations are unrealistic, or the clutter gets too great, or the to-do list gets too long, it is easy to move back into behaviors that don’t […] read more »
The day after Christmas, a post on how to stop eating when full seems a bit after the fact perhaps. But the holidays aren’t over, and in truth, it’s a challenge many face throughout the year, so we’re taking this opportunity to follow up to last week’s Part 1 on the subject. In that post, we explored what physical fullness […] read more »
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