When I first started studying nutrition and learned about the real meaning of “gluten-free” I was frustrated that eating store-bought gluten free bread meant ingesting a laundry list of other fillers and chemicals. I met purely elizabeth founder and maker of gluten-free granola and baking mixes, Elizabeth Stein, while I was a student at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition. I… Read More
By now you know that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. It supplies a third of the macro and micro-nutrients your body needs to run without a hitch. Often my clients find they’re stumped for breakfast ideas so they go without or get what’s quick. Not any breakfast will do. A cup of coffee gulped down on… Read More
I refuse to believe that healthy meal planning for the week has to take hours to be worthwhile. One of my most favorite tips is to make a large pot of whole grains on Sunday night to keep on hand throughout the week. Whole grains are more versatile than you think. I’ll tell you why in a second. Here’s what… Read More
Last Saturday I went for a long run in Central Park with David. The weather was perfect, the sun was shining and I was properly fueled and hydrated. It should have felt incredible. But it didn’t. Afterwards, I turned to David and admitted I was depleted. Because I’m so active, imbalance is always apparent in my fitness first. September and… Read More
Now that it’s Fall, I still love making easy salads for dinner paired with a protein but since the cooler weather is blowing in, I like to beef them up a little. There are so many ways to winterize salads as the weather gets even colder, but for now, let’s talk about this one special salad that was a dinnertime… Read More
I confess, this year I discovered I love going to blogger conferences where I don’t know anyone and in cities I’ve never been to. Of course, this may sound crazy for an introvert like me, but sometimes I surprise myself. Last weekend, I went to the Healthy Living Summit in Minneapolis, Minn. and in May I went to Bloggy Boot… Read More
I meant to post this recap sooner but I’ve been “processing” this race and for the past two weeks coupled with I’m really not one for race recaps. Even after all the processing, I’m not sure what to say about the Athleta Iron Girl Triathlon, so I’ll let the pictures and numbers do most of the talking. Two Sundays ago… Read More
I get hundreds of inquiries about my health coaching services. And in my five years of coaching, I’v noticed that I always develop effortless relationships with the women who become my clients. I’m not surprised, really. Like attracts like. Usually they’re struggling with something I’ve been through or we have similar perspectives or personality traits. Somehow, it all seems to… Read More
This week I’m getting ready for the Athleta IronGirl Triathlon in Sandy Hook, NJ on Sunday. I’m equally nervous and excited, hoping to reach my goals. I’ll be back with a full update after Sunday, so until then, I wanted to let you know about a race series to help end hunger that kicks off right here in NYC plus… Read More
