If you’re trying to lose weight and not succeeding, part of the problem might be that you are eating mindlessly. Mindless eating means that what, when and how much we eat runs counter to both the body’s true needs and our own health goals. Learn below how you can switch from mindless to m…
Summer is a time filled with family, fun and vacations. We should all be able to enjoy holidays and vacations without coming home with a spare tire around the mid section to worry about! Here are some tips from Ally on how to minimize the battle of the bulge during summer cook outs, even…
I was presenting at an event on Saturday about healthy eating and how important it is to plan and prep for meals and snacks. I was also thinking about how well my clients are doing on this particular issue. As a professional Lifestyle / Health Coach, we learn that is important to intr…
Introduce good eating habits early in your children’s and/or grandchildren’s life. Let your children learn to respond to internal hunger cues rather than learned social ones. Don’t worry if your kids don’t eat as much as you think they should. REMEMBER – a child’s stomach is a…
Most people gain weight because they are eating the wrong foods. Portion size plays a bigger role in weight gain and weight maintenance. People in today’s society have lost touch with what a portion size really looks like. This is partially because restaurants are now serving super s…
Compare the following Proteins 6 oz porterhouse – 38g protein, 44 g fat, 16g saturated fat 6 oz salmon – 34 g protein, 4 g saturated fat, 18g good fat 1 cup lentils – 34g protein, <1g fat, high in fiber, vitamins, minerals and phytochemicals Pick protein by the least amount of feet – f…
Not all of these are unhealthy, just pay attention to portion sizes and calories. Unhealthy "health" foods! wrap sandwiches - generally these are very large portions! Try a sandwich on whole grain bread.