The beginning of the year is a popular time to set New Year's resolutions and goals. You set expectations for yourself and tell yourself it's going to be the best year yet. But then by February you're distracted, disengaged, and telling yourself what a loser you are for not sticking with it. But what if you didn't? What If You Had A Growth Mindset This Year? A growth mindset doesn't mean you don't set goals for yourself or don't strive to achieve something. It's about yo

The holidays are no longer a day or two each month. We now have a "holiday season" that basically lasts from Halloween until the new year. That's a long time. The question is, how do you handle these eight weeks each year? Staying on track may or may not be your goal, but for some people, their health depends on it. They don't have the luxury of letting their guard down because it's the holidays. And for those that are making progress toward their goals they likely don'

​​ ​I loooooove avocado. Seriously. I could eat them every single day. I like them with eggs, on salads, blended into dressing, on toast, as guacamole or in my smoothies. (Sorry! Bubba Gump moment) I could go on and on, but you get the idea. The taste, texture, and versatility alone put them at the top of my list, but they are also a really healthy food. Hopefully, you already love them too, but if not, maybe you'll give them a second look after this post. Today I'm g

Common stressors, such as, money, family, traffic, relationships, work and time impact most people daily. My seven strategies below allow you to take a quick break from these stressors and regroup. What Happens to Your Body When Under Stress The body's autonomic nervous system (ANS) regulates involuntary actions of the body, such as, your heart pumping and digestion. There are two subdivisions of the ANS: 1) parasympathetic, aka "rest-and-digest" 2) sympathetic, aka "fight

Sugar, my nemesis, is the antithesis of healthy. I'm sure you've been told this since you were a child, but let's face it...it's delicious. I mentioned in a previous post that I'm a recovering sugar addict and I struggle on the daily. But I know I'm not alone. In fact, the average American is consuming 22 teaspoons of sugar per day! 6 Ways Sugar is Harmful to the Body There are many, many ways sugar is harmful to the body, including the well known issue of tooth decay. H