When you’re tired and nothing sounds good, the goal isn’t to “cook a real meal from scratch”—it’s to use a pre-decided low-energy dinner plan (shortcuts + simple mix-and-match) so you can eat well without thinking too hard. TL;DR Here’s what matters when your brain is fried and dinner feels personal: You’re the kind of woman who can do hard things… and dinner still breaks you Let me guess: It’s around 6:00–7:00pm. You’ve been “on” all day. Work. People. Emails. Decisions. Maybe a commute. Maybe caretaking. Maybe adult kids. Maybe a partner who’s wonderfully capable… and somehow still waiting for you to start dinner like you’re the opening act. You walk in the door. The fridge is full. And nothing sounds good. Not because you’re picky. Not because you’re dramatic. Not because you “lack discipline.” But because the whole situation is a perfect storm of three problems happening at the same Read More . . .
Achieving Optimal Health in Midlife
Dive into the world of personalized wellness and discover how achieving optimal health in midlife is not just a dream but a tangible reality. Through the power of health coaching and a holistic approach to well-being, learn how to craft a health journey that respects your individuality, embraces life’s changes, and guides you towards sustainable, fulfilling health habits. This journey is about finding balance, vitality, and joy in your wellness journey, tailored exclusively for you. Read More . . .
My Pet Peeve
Okay – so I really don’t have just one pet peeve; I have many – but this one has to be pretty much at the top. It drive me NUTS when folks go to school, work, gym, etc when they’re sick. There’s a new Human Resource term for it: presenteeism. Presenteeism is defined as when employees are at work physically, but not mentally. I don’t really know why people do this. It seems like there’s a badge of honor associated with it. It’s as if they’re saying “I’m so committed to the company (working out, or whatever) that I’m here when I’m sick.” or maybe it’s an “I’m so tough that not even the flu can keep me down.” Whatever the attitude or reasoning behind it, it’s just plain stupid. Pain and illness are your body’s way of telling you that there’s something wrong, and ‘it’ needs attention. That attention Read More . . .
Trick-or-Treat! Here’s a pencil….
Halloween is fast approaching, and since I am a wellness coach, nutritionist and personal trainer I don’t feel like I would be acting responsibly if I gave candy to the trick-or-treaters. For the past few years I’ve been conflicted about what to give the neighborhood kiddos. Candy is fine in moderation, however there really isn’t anything moderate about the abundance of Halloween candy children receive: not to mention that Halloween signals the beginning of the 5 month long sugar-fest that concludes with chocolate eggs and colored sugar coated marshmallows in the shape of chickens & bunnies. One year I tried to sell Gary on giving away those small 8oz water bottles, but he convinced me that we would get egged by the kids. When I looked into it, it wasn’t very economical either. You can get 6 lbs of candy (150 pieces) for less than $25; A case of 48 Read More . . .