Image: imagerymajestic / FreeDigitalPhotos.net These words are used so often in the field that either myths about their meaning have...

Image: Idea go / FreeDigitalPhotos.net These words are used so often in the field that either myths about their meaning have arisen or...

Image: nixxphotography / FreeDigitalPhotos.net Over the next few blog posts, I will be discussing three of the most commonly despised,...

Image: renjith krishnan / FreeDigitalPhotos.net First, a simple question:  If you haven’t already, please go to Facebook (or click on the...

Are Blueberries an affordable Superfood? Image: Michelle Meiklejohn / FreeDigitalPhotos.net Becca, my fiancee, came across this article...

Image: graur razvan ionut / FreeDigitalPhotos.net I’ve been in Florida on vacation the past few days and I came across an article in a...

Image: digitalart / FreeDigitalPhotos.net We all make mistakes.  Sometimes we miss a workout.  Sometimes we have that cookie we knew we...

Image: Kookkai_nak / FreeDigitalPhotos.net My post on making S.M.A.R.T. resolutions at Food Network’s HealthyEats.com inspired me to take...

Image: Karen Shaw / FreeDigitalPhotos.net I had an interview a couple of weeks ago with an editor at Fitbie (MSN’s health and wellness...

Image: maya picture / FreeDigitalPhotos.net During a time of year when everyone is focused on not gaining weight (enter the egg nog, ham,...

This is something that has bugged me for ages.  So many diet, fitness and supplement programs (written, infomercial, etc.) are put out...

Leaning Into It 🙂 I just took a big leap and am starting my first real monthly newsletter!  For those that joined, expect the November...

What’s Scarier: Vampires or A Sack Full of Candy? Image: digitalart / FreeDigitalPhotos.net Halloween can be a scary time when it comes...

I WANT TO KNOW: What are your experiences with small, frequent meals?  If they have helped you, how do you think so?  If not, what...

When some people find out that I am a registered dietitian (nutritionist) and personal trainer they ask me to write a quick ‘program’ ...

The NY Times article, “Why Even Resolute Dieters Often Fail” is an excellent example of why small, sustainable changes are the key to...

A recent study out of Cornell University (Go Big Red!), looked at the impact of low-calorie meals on overall daily calorie intake. ...

Clove a Day Keeps the Doctor Away     Image: FreeDigitalPhotos.net And I’m not talking about artificial sweeteners!  Some of the most...

Round 1: Sumo vs. Business Saw this advertisement in an airline magazine on my way to a wedding in Omaha last weekend.  Take a look at...

Below you will find my five favorite smoothie recipes.  A good rule of thumb is about 3 to 4 big leaves of a thick green (i.e. kale,...