In this day of excess and consumption, my wish for you is… enough. Enough food on your plate, enough security to provide for your family while allowing you the ability to give to others, enough love to share and receive, and enough smiles, laughter and hugs to help you though the challenges of this wonderful life. I wish you [...] Read Full Story

Today wraps up my Cliff notes recap of simple strategies easily implemented for a better you TODAY. We’ll begin with #16. #16. Rest. This one is so easy and yet so elusive for many of us, yet it’s a crucial piece to healing and recovery–especially when active or stressed. #17. Walk. One the beach, around [...] Read Full Story

Simple strategies to overall wellness begins with #11 today… #11. Create. Paint, decorate, organize, draw. #12. Love, or fall in love. The release of feel-good brain chemicals that bathes our bodies in happiness & well-being actually protects us from illness. #13. Educate yourself. Learn your family health history and take proactive steps NOW. #14. Give back or [...] Read Full Story

Continuing with my simple strategies to maximize your health and happinesss, today we begin with lucky #6…! #6. Cross Train. By this I am referring to more than just variety of exercise and movement. Mix it up when it comes to foods, habits, work, etc. It’s good for the brain, the body, and soul! #7. Plan. [...] Read Full Story

To live a life balanced with health, work, family & happiness, I have always talked about the foundation coming down to three main things: living fit (movement, nutrition, rest), living “strong” (helping others, mentoring, volunteering, acts of kindness, giving blood), and laughing often (not taking life so seriously). Recently I was asked to expand these [...] Read Full Story

Earlier this week, we talked about some simple strategies to help keep you on the track with weight maintenance or weight loss. Today, let’s continue that conversation with a few more ideas that are easy to implement. 1. Eat off a plate in stead of eating straight out of a large box or bag. This goes [...] Read Full Story

Looking for effective ways to stay on track with your diet and weight loss goals? Here are a few simple strategies to help you get there–gathered from researchers at colleges around the U.S. 1. Pay attention. Really, you say? You betcha, instead of wolfing down your meal, slow down and note the color, texture, smell [...] Read Full Story

Looking for effective ways to stay on track with your diet and weight loss goals? Here are a few simple strategies to help you get there–gathered from researchers at colleges around the U.S. 1. Pay attention. Really, you say? You betcha, instead of wolfing down your meal, slow down and note the color, texture, smell [...] Read Full Story

NY City’s Department of Health and Hygiene surveyed over 11,000 customers in 2007 and then again in 2008 at 13 fast-food chains. They found the people consumer fewer calories (106 less, to be exact) if they check the calorie count before ordering. Hats off to the city for passing a labeling law that requires fast-food [...] Read Full Story

NY City’s Department of Health and Hygiene surveyed over 11,000 customers in 2007 and then again in 2008 at 13 fast-food chains. They found the people consumer fewer calories (106 less, to be exact) if they check the calorie count before ordering. Hats off to the city for passing a labeling law that requires fast-food [...] Read Full Story