Laura is back this week, with a great take on gazpacho. It features watermelon, the ultimate summer fruit! -- Denise It’s hard to believe summer is almost over! I am so happy I met Denise when I did so I could feel healthier for the warm weather. Her healthy eating system has enabled me to 1) fit into my summer wardrobe and 2) feel inspired to be active outside. My 2-year-old daughter and I have come up with a great routine in our week. Friday night is “girl’s night,” while dad is ...
Overindulged? 3 Strategies to Get Back On Track
We have all been there before - holidays, vacations, and parties add up and before we know it, we have had too many sweets, rich foods or cocktails. Celebrating with family and friends is always good but there comes a time when we need to return to our healthy routine. These are three strategies that I use when I need to get back on track. It is also how I like to start my Mondays. 1. Go Green! Start your morning with a Green Smoothie - to give your body a jolt of power nutrients that is easy ...
How to Boost Your Calorie Burn
Boost your Calorie Burn with Interval Training Okay, so you say “I'm going to get in shape for summer” – really! You know that one of the keys to losing weight is improving your diet, so you try to eat your veggies, cut down on sugar, wheat, dairy and processed foods. But the other key is to increase the number of calories you expend – in other words, moving the body! The most effective way to speed up your calorie burn is through interval training, which mixes intense and moderate ...
How to Thrive During the Holidays
I just love the Christmas season -- the music, gathering of family and friends, Midnight mass and of course, the holiday fare. But with so much to do, we tend to stress out and focus on just "surviving" the holidays. This year you don't have to just survive, let's Thrive by embracing the all the wonderful gifts that the holiday season has to offer. Here are a few tips and recipes I would like to share so You can Thrive during the holidays. 1. Set your daily holiday intention Before ...