Last time we talked about the optimum way to build your meals for fat loss, improved energy, and health that combined percentages of proteins, fiber from non-starchy vegetables, high fiber carbs/low glycemic index fruits, and healthy fats. The REAL magic, however, comes in how they work together to suppress appetite and burn fat. Lean, clean proteins play a primary role in our fat loss … [Read more...]
A ‘magic plate’ holds the keys to the fat loss kingdom
In the course of running my fitness and lifestyle studio, I get asked a LOT of questions about what to eat. And as a lifestylist, I always look for the simplest ways to communicate with my clients about what works. One expert I am in full agreement with is Dr. J. J. Virgin, whose eating plan flies in the face of others that have been out there a while. J.J. created the magic plate, … [Read more...]
Mindless Eating VS. Journaling-what’s your norm?
Mindless eating vs. journaling – what’s your norm? Some of us are automatic list-makers and don’t know how they could exist without writing things down – others must be prodded to document their goals, plans and forget-me-nots. Which one are you? Whether you’re a natural at list-making or not, journaling the food you eat every day is both about planning as well as taking a look … [Read more...]
How Important Is Diet?
We’ve covered a number of revelations about fitness. A crucial piece to this big picture-puzzle of getting into optimum shape, however, is DIET. Since we are all biochemically unique, I’m sorry to say that there simply is no one-size-fits all for diets. That’s because there is no one perfect carbohydrate/protein/fat ratio that is suitable for every person. One thing we know for sure … [Read more...]
Relax and Lose Weight?
Stressed and overweight: the self-fulfilling prophecy? An often-overlooked component of a well-balanced training program that boosts your metabolism and increases your fat-burning potential is the practice of reducing stress. First. Let’s analyze how stress is a culprit to our inability to drop the fat pounds we want so badly to shed. The truth is: excess stress can translate in to excess … [Read more...]
Mix It Up!
Mix it up! I often hear my clients tell me how much they loathe aerobic exercise, think walking is a waste of time and using a treadmill is about as thrilling as watching golf on TV. It may surprise you to know that I am an exercise consultant who happens to sympathize! In our last segment, we spoke of how strength training can actually burn more calories and have a longer effect than … [Read more...]
Less IS Sometimes More…
Any of you who have worked with me or known me for a while are familiar with my mantra, 'QUALITY over QUANTITY’ -- a theme that runs deeply through both my personal and business lives. Quality food, wine, friends, clothes, work, clients and sleep are all at the top of my list! Ah – but does this ‘less is more’ theme apply to exercise? Actually, if you take it in terms of the … [Read more...]
How To Go From Flabby & Frumpy To Fabulous!
How To Go From Feeling FLABBY, FRUMPY, FRAZZLED, & FORGETTABLE to FIT, FASHIONABLE, FRESH, & FABULOUS! Let’s get real. Most of us simply can’t wait around to be nominated for a TV reality show for a head-to-toe makeover. The next best thing? Begin to make yourself over anyway. After all, you’ve only got this one body, so why not look and feel the best you can? Many of you … [Read more...]
“Spring Cleaning” Your Wardrobe–keep, consign, donate, or trash it?
Yes, spring is truly here, and I love this season of fresh starts. The traditional spring cleaning ritual should definitely extend to your closet. Now's the time to go through your clothes for the coming season, and decide what to keep, consign, donate, or trash. So pour yourself a cup of tea, or a glass of wine if it's evening (just not too much or it will impair your "critical" vision :-) … [Read more...]
Why the struggle for a healthy breakfast?
Those of you who have ever seen the musical “Sound of Music” may remember the song that began with “Let’s start at the very beginning – a very good place to start…” and can relate to a topic near and dear to my heart: the beginning of the day. Over the past week I’ve had several clients express their struggle with fitting in or thinking up breakfast – ANY breakfast, … [Read more...]
