Tempting Healthy Halloween Treats

Just because you’re an adult doesn’t mean you don’t still want a sweet treat when Halloween rolls around. But if you’re like many emotional eaters, sometimes just that one taste can turn into days or weeks of not-according-to-plan eating that...

3 Tips For Steering Clear of Halloween Temptation

Halloween is tomorrow. Are you ready for the onslaught of chocolate and sugar? I wanted to pop in today with one last motivational boost to help you stay strong in the face of all that “kryptonite.” So here are a few facts about those fun-sized candies...

Eliminating Your Excuses for Fitness Failure

So, I have to start off this post by saying upfront – I’m not perfect. I’ve let myself off the workout hook many times. I’ve negotiated my way out of it, opting to clean house, rakes leaves, or clean out the garage instead. I’ve promised...

Food Addictions and Cravings

For some people, food addiction is very much like drug addiction. The chemicals in our engineered food  can create a biochemical dependency that cannot be controlled by willpower alone. Just like certain drugs can lead to chemical addictions in the body and...

I Don’t Want To Waste Food

Q: I’m trying to be mindful of everything I do but sometimes I grab something to eat before I even think then I go ahead and finish what I’m eating because I don’t want to waste food… how can I change that? A: Wasting food is a big program for...