Plopping myself down in front of the TV, sipping my morning coffee, I listened to a discussion between a morning talk-show host and a registered dietician, a few days back. The conversation surrounded the particulars of a certain celebrity who … Continue reading
Why is it when people decide to “lose weight and get healthy” they take on a kind of wanton fervor, like those contestants on popular reality shows? The premise of many reality-based shows is rooted in the saying, “He who … Continue reading
“So, are you back to the grind, or are you still feeling the afterglow of your amazing vacation?” a friend of mine asked me. I can tell by the way she said “grind,” she basically means the hard work of everyday … Continue reading
“What do you think about protein shakes?,” my client, Kelly, asked me, as she sat up from her last set of chest presses. I love this kind of inquiry because it gives me an opportunity to challenge popular beliefs that … Continue reading
This morning, my alarm went off as usual. It’s Monday, which means I waited until the very last nano-second to put my feet on the floor and start my day. What is it about waking-up on Mondays that makes it … Continue reading
Don’t you just marvel at the way life’s lessons seem to come at you in so many different ways, from lots of different sources and, sometimes, from out of the blue? More times than not, we learn about what’s really … Continue reading
Is there anyone out there who isn’t feeling additionally stressed from the recent dip in our country’s economic state? If there is, I sure haven’t met them. As I’ve talked to my clients over the last several weeks, I’ve heard … Continue reading
A few days ago, I was finishing up a lunchtime run, downing what was left in my water bottle, when I overheard two women in the atrium of my office building talking. “I wish I could do that, but I … Continue reading
When I think of fitness and overall health, the first thing that comes to my mind is physical in nature, like exercise, for example. But there is another area where we can make improvements–our brains. Do you know that mental … Continue reading
Has this ever happened to you…You come home from a long day at the hospital, tired and ready to unwind when you see that you’ve got a message on your machine; you press the button and listen. The message goes … Continue reading