It’s widely accepted that food plays a big role in weight regulation and that a healthy diet is key to a healthy weight; but when it comes to reaching and maintaining those ideal numbers, another factor can weigh just as heavily on the scale (no pun intended). The stress response The brain is an intricately smart…
I have a confession to make. I don’t always practice what I preach; I don’t always walk the walk; I don’t always live up to my expectations. And you know what? That’s ok. Really. It is ok for me to make a living preaching about healthy food and healthy lifestyle and indulge in ice-cream once in…
Not losing weight? You make a conscious effort to follow government guidelines and experts advice on how to lose weight, yet the extra pounds won’t budge or you quickly plateau. It can turn out to be a very frustrating and disempowering process at times resulting in complete abandon of the health pursuit. But what exactly are you be doing wrong…
Fear is a worrier It sits in a dark corner of our minds rocking back and forth while biting its nails vigilantly trying to avoid the next catastrophe. It is jacked up on coffee and red bull and it has lost its ability to discern between a real threat and an imagined one. And what could be…
Birth control can feel as empowering for women as burning bras on the street. The freedom granted by hormonal contraceptives is a badge of honor cherished by millions of ladies; feminist or otherwise. We take birth control pills for many reasons: to prevent pregnancy, regulate menstrual cycles, avoid the dreaded PMS symptoms, improve skin conditions, etc….
The concept of the mind having influence over the body has been debated for centuries and has been the subject of interest in fields ranging from biology to psychology. Currently, we no longer question whether mind influences the body; instead we have begun to explore the tools that can be used to facilitate this interplay….
I was listening to “The Quote of the Day” podcast by Sean Croxton where he featured an audio by Wayne Dyer revealing the four magic words that have the ability to end all conflict: “you’re right about that”. Just saying it out loud feels disarming to primitive egotistical need to be right. Unfortunately, we live in an…
NYE is THE night of endless possibilities. As soon as the clock strikes midnight, fireworks go off, champagne glasses clink, hugs and kisses are shared and people’s aspirations for the new year fill the air. The world is mine, we fantasize. Upon us is the seductive and empowering possibility of (perhaps this time) becoming a better version of…
We live in an instant gratification society. We want immediate results: web streaming, social media, same day delivery. We want it all and we want it NOW. That explains why when the body starts malfunctioning, the vast majority of us rely on a pill to fix the ill. It sounds simple, straightforward and safe. We are…
Why does change has to be so damn hard? I see people with a desire to improve their eating habits, lose a few extra pounds and regain some vitality. Some people seek out a nutritionist for weight loss because they have no idea of where to start. Carbs? Fats? Protein? But typically people know what to do. Eliminate the sugar;…
