Eat the Freakin Banana

by Elizabeth Sherman | Oct 3, 2016 | general, general wellness, goals, Mindset, nutrition, tips, weight loss

So, here’s the scene: It’s after dinner, and you want something. A banana. But you don’t eat it. Because you heard that it’s got a lot of starch in it. And sugar. And they can also have a lot of calories! And all of that is bad to have before...

How many carbs do you need to eat?

by Elizabeth Sherman | Sep 13, 2016 | general wellness, nutrition, tips, weight loss

Carbs! Such a controversial subject in today’s national conversation about nutrition and proper diet! It’s so confusing. Eat carbs or don’t eat carbs? Which carbs are good? Which carbs are bad? (hint: there are no bad foods. There may be more or less...

Why You Should Make New Years Resolutions in September.

by Elizabeth Sherman | Aug 22, 2016 | behavior change, exercise, general, general wellness, goals, tips, Willpower

Although I realize that January is the beginning of the calendar year, and folks like to make health resolutions at that time of the year, but I think it’s a terrible idea. It’s no wonder that by Superbowl weekend, most resolutions are broken and...

Why am I so much sore-er now that I’ve turned 40?

by Elizabeth Sherman | Aug 15, 2016 | exercise, general, general wellness, tips

People tell you that it’s going to happen but you don’t ever think it’s going to happen to you. Why is that? Why do we think that somehow our body is a special snowflake, impervious to the effects of aging? I remember hearing my sisters talking about...

Which should I do first? Lift Weights or Cardio?

by Elizabeth Sherman | Aug 11, 2016 | exercise, general wellness, goals, tips, weight loss

It’s one of the most common questions I get asked, “Elizabeth, which one should I do first? Strength train? Or cardio?” And, as always, the answer is, “It depends.” It depends on your goals. Why are you doing one or the other, or both. Do...

How can meditating possibly help me lose weight?

by Elizabeth Sherman | Jul 26, 2016 | behavior change, DIY, general, general wellness, goals, Mindset, motivation, sleep management, stress management, tips, weight loss, Willpower

I don’t know why, but I’m reluctant to admit that I meditate. It just seems so new-agey, and I am so NOT new-agey.   Because it’s not like that. The vision that you have in your head right now? Yep – nothing like that. What is it then? I...