Scarlett O’Hara, I’m not. But for most of my life, my waist has been slim. Then I hit my 40’s and the excess fat from my rear end decided to migrate to my stomach. What happened? How do I get rid of belly fat and, is...
I was traveling for work last month, and after a few days I began feeling “digestively challenged.” I hadn’t brought as many fiber-rich snacks as I normally do, and I just wasn’t feeling myself. I mentioned this to my friend (and coworker) and she generously...
At the end of the year, I reflect on the most common questions I get asked during lectures. I actually do keep track and I find the questions fascinating. Curious as to what they are? Here you go… Am I drinking enough water? The standard advice: eight...
You’ve almost made it through the toughest dieting season of the year. Whether you’ve been naughty or nice up till now, it’s not time to completely give in to temptation. Regardless of what you want to hear, the eggnog and that fudge are NOT calling...
Our 17-year-old daughter just woke up. It’s 1:30 in the afternoon, and I'm jealous. Remember the days when you could sleep until the crack of noon? I can! When you're a teenager, you have higher levels of melatonin, which helps you sleep deeper and have...
Years ago I had a client who wanted to lose 20-25 pounds. When we sat down and discussed her typical daily diet, I noticed that she didn’t eat any vegetables and almost no fruit. I mentioned it and then asked my next question, “How often...
Eat more fiber and you may live longer according to the latest research from the National Cancer Institute. The average American is eating about 15 grams of fiber per day. Far below what we should be eating; women should be consuming 25 grams/day and men 38grams/day. In...
When the weather turns cold (and gray) your body will naturally begin to crave more carbohydrates and fat. These foods help your body create serotonin, the "feel good" chemical which gives you a dose of "inside sunshine". During the winter we eat, on average, an...
It’s a delicate subject, so I’ll make this quick: Stool is waste containing elements that could cause you harm. The key is to get it out of your body as quickly as possible, and this is where the problems begin. According to Dr. Oz, you should...
Surprising ways to fix your broken metabolism… Drink more water. Your body needs water to work effectively, this includes your metabolism. Laugh daily. Research shows that you burn 10-40 extra calories with every laughing session. This may not seem like much, but it all adds up! Get...