Our minds are constantly weaving stories, linking one experience to another, sometimes without us even realizing it. A single moment can stir up memories, emotions, and associations, pulling us into the past or projecting us into the future. This mental storytelling is a natural function of the brain, but when left unchecked, it can significantly impact our emotional state and decision-making, including our relationship with food.

The Science Behind Our Thoughts and Emotions

The human brain is…

Today marks the beginning of something new, and I’m so glad you’re here. I’ve decided to change things up and offer you two letters each week instead of just one. My focus will be on understanding why diets haven't worked in the past and, more importantly, how it's not your fault. Through this, my hope is to help you achieve your wellness goals and to bring you closer to the life you truly deserve.

For many of us, the cycle is all too familiar. We start a diet, we lose weight, and for a time, i…

Have you taken a walk today? If not, you may want to pay close attention to this.

You might have heard that 10,000 steps is a MUST for optimal health…

But new research shows that only 8,200 steps is enough to protect you from some of the most common chronic diseases! 

In a recent 4-year review of over 6,000 FitBit users in the “All of Us” medical project, researchers found that just 8,200 steps can protect you against:

• Obesity
• Sleep Apnea
• Heartburn & Reflux
• Major Depression Disorder

Tell me if you can relate…

A lot of people tell me one of the reasons they don’t  bulk meal prep is because either they or someone in their home won’t eat leftovers.

Understandable! I'm not crazy about warmed-over food either!

But guess what? It’s still possible to get all of the time-saving and stress-busting benefits of meal prepping WITHOUT having to eat last night’s dinner!

Here’s how: instead of cooking entire meals in advance, you cook and/or prep your INGREDIENTS ahead of time.

• Pro…

Bach Flower Essences

Disease of the body itself is nothing but the result of the disharmony between soul and mind. Remove the disharmony, and we regain harmony between soul and mind, and the body is once more perfect in all its parts.

Dr. Edward Bach

Bach Flower Remedies are made from wild flowers and are safe for the whole family including pets. The remedies are preserved in grape based brandy and are gluten free

The original Bach Flower Remedies are a safe and natural method of healing dis…

I read an interesting study the other day that uncovered something pretty incredible about how our bodies work. 

Take a look at this…

Scientists gave a group of people a shake to drink.

Half of the group was told the shake was LOW in calories and nutrients...

While the other half was told it was HIGH in calories and nutrients.

As you might have guessed, everyone was given the exact same shake.

Now here’s where it gets interesting. 

The group who thought they got the low-calorie shake was …

I’ve got a big confession for you today … and yes, this happens to coaches, too.

The other day I was just not into being “healthy.” I wasn’t in the mood for the lunch I made … the dinner I planned … or getting outside for some fresh air.

I don’t know why, exactly, but I was dreading it, and I kept finding things to do INSTEAD of what I had originally planned.

It wasn’t because I needed a day off. It was just one of those days.

So here’s what I did …

I laced up my sneakers and went outside f…

Has this ever happened to you before? 

You’re planning on making dinner after work … but as soon as it’s time to start cooking, you start to think:

• I'm too tired
• I don’t know what to make
• I'm too hungry to wait that long
• I have too much to do
• I'm stressed
• I really just want to watch something on Netflix
• etc.

And you’re tempted to give in and hit the drive-through (or make the takeout call). 

I get it! 

By the end of the day, making dinner can seem like a LOT of effort in your head…

I’m going to tell you a little story about a crazy week I had a while back. And I’m sharing this because I’m 99.9% sure you can relate.

It all started when my schedule suddenly became unexpectedly crazy (work & home).

Which meant I didn’t get a chance to work out as much as usual, or even get outside to take a walk. 

And because I was busy, my food choices were more “grab & go” than normal. And, of course, I didn't sleep well.

Which made everything feel even crazier, which made me crave even…

If you've ever had a stressful day (or year) that affected your eating habits, you are NOT alone.

In a study, more than 75% of adults said that stress played a role in their eating during the past month.

This included overeating eating junk foods, or not eating. Many of them said it happened weekly.

They also said it made them feel sluggish, lazy, disappointed in themselves, and/or irritable.

The good news is that I have a few tips below to stop stress from getting in the way of your results…