Tips to Kick Your Sugar Cravings to the Curb!

Sugary sweet treats have always been my Achilles heel. It's a comfort thing, an "I had a really bad day" thing, and all things celebratory! A square of Safeway cake? Happy Thursday to me!! (No, not vegan, but remember what I said about being 95% plant-based). Here's the thing about processed sugar. The more you …

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When the Vacation is Over

So your vacation is over.  You've played in the sun, surf or sand.  Traveled to different countries and explored new cultures. Or maybe your vacation was to visit family and friends far and wide.  Regardless of what you did or where you went, you most likely relaxed your exercise, eating and drinking habits.  It's all …

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Snack Chat

Today I'm going to share some of my "snack management" tips.  I have a husband and kids who enjoy chips, crackers, treats and snacks but it's not something I want to eat on a daily basis. And since I can't just clear the house of these snacks (there was talk of a mutiny against me …

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Breaking Bad (Habits)

Over the summer I posted that I was going to try clean up some bad eating habits I'd fallen back into (http://wp.me/pnw73-Lk).   I received some great feed back, got some good real-world tips and in doing some research stumbled across a trick that I thought I'd try. Studies show that it takes 21 days to …

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Your Resolution Evolution

So here we are, the 15th day of the new year.  For those of you who started 2013 with a resolution to exercise regularly or eat more healthfully I just want to ask one thing. How's it going so far? When you start exercising or eating healthfully, you are fueled with motivation and the promise …

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New Year…New You!

It may surprise you to know that most resolutions made on January 1st are broken on the 7th. Therefore, the trick to sticking to resolutions is in the planning. I have very healthy habits (for the most part) but there are a few things that I'd like to improve upon. Here's what I am working …

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