The Tough Part -- Step 1: Pitch and Toss (or at least hide from view) If you were going to eat those last few pretzels, you would have by now. Or that last scoop of freezer-burned ice cream. Or that pumpkin pie filling from Thanksgivings ago. Start your spring-cleaning by tossing anything that’s outstayed its expiration date.. And if you’re taking this time to clean … [Read more...]
Be Sweet to Yourself: Use “Good, Better and Best” Food Choices!
Consuming too much added sugar can significantly increase our risk of cardiovascular disease, according to a study published in JAMA: Internal Medicine. A heart healthy diet is low in refined sugar and sweeteners, low in sodium, low in trans fats, and high in nutrient-dense vegetables, fruits, nuts, seeds, healthy fats, and whole grains. Let’s start with sugar (since … [Read more...]
Healthy Fats and Why We Need Them
Here is the skinny on why fat doesn’t make you fat. Recent studies show that it is the type of fat we eat that can affect our health and weight. “Good” fats, such as monounsaturated and polyunsaturated – the kind found in avocados -- have heart-healthy benefits. They lower our risk of heart disease, prevent or even reverse diabetes, and reduce/prevent inflammation. In … [Read more...]
Top 10 Tips for Kicking Your Sugar Habit
Many of my clients come to me with a goal of kicking their sugar “habit.” They are not alone; the harmful effects of sugar have been making the news more than ever lately, on CBS, CNN and in Health Magazine, just to name a few. I’ve been working with several clients to help them tame their sweet cravings, and I’ve put together a list of Top 10 Tips that really … [Read more...]
Are You An Emotional Eater?
Recently, I asked one of my clients if she thought she was an "emotional eater." So let me ask you -- are you an emotional eater? I'm not talking about someone who gets excited just because it's dinner time, or someone who gets upset when she burns the main dish. Emotional eating is typically defined as “eating as a response to how you feel, or to avoid feeling.” When … [Read more...]
Hi, I’m Linda. As a National Board-Certified Health and Wellness Coach, my passion is empowering my clients to take control of their relationship to food, their health, and their overall wellbeing. Nothing makes me happier than my clients who have reached their goals and are symptom-free, lighter, and have more energy and confidence than ever before! 