One of the best ways to lose or maintain weight is to become a portion-control pro. It’s one of the secrets of the French Paradox, and one of the reasons why a lot of women throughout the world (Europe in particular) are able to enjoy the wonderful food they do, yet stay slim. This is definitely […]
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In honor of the French National Day today, I thought I’d share some links about the French lifestyle and the French way of eating (um, and also because I’m a little obsessed with this topic): Health Lessons from the French (on Blisstree) Mireille Giuliano on Summer and Rituals (on Treat Yourself Well) Kate Middleton and the Dukan […]
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There have been phases in my life when I had plenty of time for exercise. Now is not one of those phases. Between work and taking care of my two young kids, exercise goes right to the bottom of the priority list. We’ve all received the memo about the many benefits of exercise: longer life, more energy, improved sleep, better […]
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There’s a lot of carb confusion out there. Are carbs evil? Do they make you fat? Do you need to go low-carb to be healthy? Should you eliminate carbs completely? Is such a thing even possible? Truth is, we need carbs. In our bodies, carbohydrates get broken down to their building blocks–glucose–the essential fuel for […]
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Lost your zip? Too tired to even…go shopping? As promised, here’s another disco of energy-boosting ideas. (See here for my first 3 tips) 1. Drink Up Mild dehydration can easily creep up on you. Trouble is, even slight dehydration can sap your vigor—your body has to work harder to pump a smaller blood volume around. Using […]
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Looking for some easy, non-diet-ish ways to lose a little weight? Read on. Eat mints right after a meal. The powerful flavor will cut your appetite, sending a message to your brain that the meal is done. The sweetness will curb an urge for dessert. Deal with cravings. Most cravings will pass in 15 minutes. When you […]
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This post is part of a regular feature I’ve got planned: reviews of popular diets. If there’s a diet you’d like me to review, send me a message, or use the comments below! So…the Sonoma Diet. This was created by Dr. Connie Guttersen, a registered dietitian with a Ph.D in nutrition who lives in California. Essentially, […]
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Wouldn’t it be fabulous to indulge in buttery croissants and triple crème brie, all while maintaining a size four silhouette and the blood pressure of a 25-year old? The French enjoy a famously rich diet. They shun exercise as gauche. Yet, on the streets of Paris, everyone appears thin and gorgeous. More importantly, France’s low rates […]
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Many people start over out of necessity. After losing everything and ending up back at zero. I changed my life in my 40s, but my story was very different. I hadn’t lost anything. In fact, on paper, I had the perfect life. I had a career. I had stability. I had a family. And that’s […]
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When I sat down to write my new book “Redesigning You,” I thought I was writing a book about health. And in many ways, I was. I wrote about habits, self-care, behavior change, and the practical steps that help us become healthier versions of ourselves. But the more I researched and reflected on my own […]
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When you think of anti-aging, you probably think of sunscreen, collagen powder, and expensive serums. But I personally think looking younger is a byproduct of something deeper: how you live, how you move, how you think about yourself, what you refuse to normalize, and whether you’re still actively participating in your own life. So today […]
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Most people choose hobbies based on what looks fun or helps them pass the time. But hobbies do much more than keep us entertained. Over time, they shape the way we think, influence who we’re becoming, and even affect how others perceive us. In fact, some hobbies come with surprisingly powerful benefits. They improve cognitive […]
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In every interaction, you try so hard. You monitor how you come across, overthink what to say, adjust your tone, and shape-shift depending on who you’re in front of. Yet no matter how hard you try, you still walk away feeling like something isn’t quite clicking. Here’s why… The more you try to show up […]
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