Archive for December 2017
New Year's Resolutions: 5 Things You Must Know About Willpower
With the new year right around the corner, your New Year’s resolution may be heavy on your mind. Many people believe they can improve their lives by sticking to those yearly resolutions. However, after a few months, road blocks and a lack of willpower could lead to a loss of direction and commitment. Do you want to eat better,…
Read MoreCounting Those Christmas Dinner Calories
Christmas dinner may be the best meal of the year. However, the deliciousness comes at a cost, and quite a hefty one. Therefore, it is important for you to remember your fitness goals during this joyful time by mentally taking note of your Christmas dinner calories. I am going to share with you just how…
Read More12 tips to avoid overeating during the holiday season
Prepare for the holiday season with thoughtful food planning The season of overeating and over-indulging is upon us. The holidays are wonderful for the soul, but less so for our year-long, well managed health and food routines. We get invited to family gatherings where its not always easy to involve ourselves in what goes on…
Read MoreTop tips on how to avoid processed carbohydrates and create healthier eating habits
Bad eating habits start with Pavlovian conditioning Some of our bad eating habits come from childhood, and consuming (processed!) carbohydrates is certainly one of them. When we did well in school, our reward at home was a chocolate bar. One of our friends had a birthday, and the celebration included sweet, butter cream cakes. After…
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