Now that you know how to shop a supermarket, let’s talk meal planning. It’s no secret that maintaining healthy habits requires planning ahead and eating at home. More to come on meal planning and how to do it, but grocery shopping alone can sometimes be a dreaded chore. Supermarkets can be cold, crowded and overwhelming so I’ve put together this… Read More
Vacations, BBQs and weekends away are all reasons why it’s so easy to lose sight of your health and wellness goals during the Summer. The bikini body you worked so hard for just a few months ago threatens to disappear faster than it took to make it and you’re left wondering how to deal. Does your Summer wellness routine need… Read More
How many portions are in a snack-size bag of whole grain crackers, a bottle of juice or a protein bar? The simple answer is it’s hardly ever just one. Some of these products contain as much as two or two-and-a-half servings per package. Can YOU Eat Just One? Sure, you could go ahead and enjoy just half the bag, but who… Read More
What goes into training for a Triathlon? It’s a question people often ask. The answer is there’s no one way to train for a triathlon – or any race for that matter. How you train comes down to the goals you set. Since I’m not an expert on training, I consulted Triathlon coach, Coach Mike Ricci of D3 Multisport for a… Read More
Writing this post makes me feel like I’m back in elementary school with my first homework assignment of the school year, “what I learned at Summer Camp.” In a way, it’s kind of the same. I think we grow and learn the most when we’re removed from the routines of our daily lives and immersed in new places or situations…. Read More
Aloha from Hawaii! If you follow me on Twitter or Instagram you probably guessed that I’m vacationing in Hawaii. Tuesday Tips will be back next week, but in the meantime, I was inspired by my visit from the Dole Plantation here in Hawaii and my own love of pineapple to share the many health benefits that pineapple offers as a… Read More
Next time you find yourself wondering how to use leftovers, do this: wrap them in a sheet of Nori. Nori is a sea vegetable found in the Asian foods section of your grocery store. It has tons of health benefits, including more Vitamin C than an orange. These wraps are perfect as an on-the-go lunch or snack option. Just assemble… Read More
Helping women transform their relationship with food means I often work to re-educate my clients about certain types of foods so that we can shift their mindset in the right direction. One of those foods is fats. I find that so many women fear fat thinking it’s the culprit when it comes to gaining weight. Our bodies need fat to burn… Read More
So far this year there’s been the More Fitness Half Marathon, a Spartan Race with Reebok and now I’m moving on to the next challenge: the Athleta IronGirl Triathlon (formerly the Danskin). Don’t let the name mislead you, this race is a sprint distance triathlon (1/2 mile swim, 12 mile bike, 3 mile run) in Sandy Hook, NJ on September 8. It’s… Read More
