Not all snacks are created equal. Some choices should absolutely be avoided. The following food options may sound great, but they are not snacks that should be a part of your mid-day meal. Instead, these foods are designed to make you feel better in the moment, but only leave you filled with regret. *A bag of chips *A bag of peanut M&M’s *A Diet Coke *A soft pretzel...
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The Anti-Snack
My 7 favorite Snacks
Variety is the spice of life, but consistency makes life easier. I find that having 6 to7 go-to snacks means you always have a healthy option to choose. And don’t worry about a lack of variety. My client, Jennifer Garner, ate yogurt and berries as her morning snack every day for a year. I was on an apple and almond butter kick for months. It doesn’t have to be forever,...
Lean Body Snacks
A snack is not a meal. It’s a bridge between meals that is designed to prevent you from over eating. The idea is simple: By snacking you never go too long without eating, are able to maintain your blood sugar levels, and can prevent yourself from making an over-indulgent splurge at your next main meal. If you eat lunch at 1 pm the ideal snack should be consumed around...
How Bad Do You Want It?
Spring break is just weeks away and Memorial Day weekend, less than 12. Will you be beach body ready? Is this the year you will feel confident walking on the beach or splashing in the pool? Or will you once again, stay covered up? I know how hard it is: You work long hours.... You’re tired.... You’ve got kids, a job, a spouse and they want your time… It’s too cold.....
MY UNCOMMON BREAKFASTS
I have been experimenting with my morning meal. I love breakfast and I know how important it is for your health and for weight loss (see my post on the Sumo Wrestler’s Diet if you think about skipping). Lately, I have been experimenting with removing gluten from my diet. I haven’t completely yet – but I have cut way back! This of course has forced me to re-think...
