During the Summer, the beach is my favorite place to be. It’s no secret I’ve visited many of the city’s beaches and scoped out some of the healthiest places to eat and drink. Here are a few of my favorite NYC Beaches and my expert tips for a healthy beach-going experience. Rockaway Beach: The Rockaways, Queens What I love: Hands-down this… Read More
This weekend in New York, we finally had Summer weather! After lots of rain and unseasonably chilly weather, I was elated that the temperature reached the 90’s. David and I promptly decided that it was a beach day, but then, so did the rest of the city. The thing about New York City is that sometimes even the simplest thing,… Read More
Because I often get questions like “What is the Ketogenic Diet?”, I’ll be spending some time posting here more often about different diets, or ways of eating. I believe that no one diet works for everyone because we all have different biochemical make-ups. That said, the more you’re informed, the better you can piece together a way of eating that… Read More
It’s the season for Farmer’s Markets which means they’re busier and more crowded than ever. In my experience, that means excitement about the idea of going, but extreme overwhelm once I step foot inside. However, with some perseverance, I’ve been able to figure out the secrets to navigating a Farmer’s Market with ease. But, first, why even shop a farmer’s… Read More
Because I often get questions like “What is the Paleo Diet?”, I’ll be spending some time posting here more often about different diets, or ways of eating. I believe that no one diet works for everyone because we all have different biochemical make-ups. That said, the more you’re informed, the better you can piece together a way of eating that… Read More
Can social media encourage healthy habits? According to a 2015 study out of South Dakota State University, smart phones and social media may help some adults make healthier food and fitness choices. Participants in the 15-month Young Adults Eating and Active for Health (YEAH) project received lessons and targeted messages about eating, exercise and stress management which successfully increased their… Read More
Last weekend, I taught a “Green Your Diet” workshop at Lululemon and a corporate wellness workshop too. In every workshop I teach and in my book, the main message I share is that the best way to see results is to focus on small changes that add up over time. What are those small changes? Sometimes, they can seem so… Read More
I had one of my busiest weeks in a long time between work, clients and teaching at The Bar Method and it carried right on through to the weekend. On Friday I taught a corporate wellness workshop at ASOS and went straight from there to teach a Bar Method class. After class, I met David for sushi and called it… Read More
Healthy snacking on-the-go can be a struggle. We often forget to plan ahead and end up grabbing something in the midst of an energy crash when we’re at our “hangriest”. Trust me, I’ve been there and let me tell you from experience, that always results in a less-than-healthy choice. Usually, it’s sugar-laden or if it’s healthy, I’m out $12 for… Read More
