FOOD BENEFITS—Fruits and MORE Apples: Apples contain more than 500 nutrients. They stimulate muscles and nerves, help eliminate uric acid and reduce cholesterol. Apples also promote normal digestion and liver function. They have laxative properties. Apricots: Apricots build healthy muscle and nerve tissue, stimulate the appetite, and have a laxative action. They are astringent to […]

The simplest, easiest, most basic moves are usually the most important gift you can give your body every day. These exercises are preventative movements that when done on a daily basis will keep you tuned up so you don’t miss out on life.  Here are a few of the stretches I do with clients on […]

  Monday Average 1659 Calories 1659   Tuesday   1328   Wednesday   1991   Thursday   1659   Friday   1494   Saturday   1825   Sunday   1659   *Calorie cycling provides same amount of calories per week, but ‘tricks’ your body by constantly changing daily calories. This helps to prevent or break […]

Quick Stress Relieve   Breathe in for four counts, out for eight. Don’t force the air out (that creates tension); just release. Try this at a cocktail party, the grocery store—anytime you feel your blood pressure rising. That kind of exhalation stimulates the vagus nerve, which lowers your heart rate and relaxes the entire body. […]

Learn the label language: One of the best ways to find healthy products is to check food labels. Here are some terms to look for when choosing low-sodium, lowfat, and low-calorie items: PHRASE WHAT IT MEANS FOR SODIUM Sodium free or salt free Less than 5 milligrams per serving Very low sodium 35 milligrams or […]

  Nutri-this, Atkins-that, Zone, South Beach, it can all be very confusing and overwhelming.  Here are some basic principles to start you off on your transformation journey.   Weight loss or Fat loss? When talking about losing weight, we really mean losing fat.  Weight loss can be muscle, water (fluid), or fat.  Standing on the […]