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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How many times have you said “I want to… but now’s not the right time” or “I want to… but it’s not realistic” This thought pattern is incredibly common and incredibly destructive. Because talking ourselves out of things doesn’t protect us, it just shrinks our lives. I’ve seen this “obstacle obsession” in my work, in […]
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Most people don’t end up with a life they regret because of one big mistake. Rather, it’s the thousand tiny moments when they chose comfort over courage. And the scary part? Most of these choices happen without us even realizing it. You see, our brain is constantly convincing us to choose comfort over growth. So […]
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Most people think they must make gigantic life changes to change their lives. Leave their job, start a business, move to a new country… But it’s not drastic external changes that create real transformation. It’s the habits we build… and in particular, whether or not we build this ONE specific habit. Without this one habit, […]
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That voice in your head that keeps whispering: “You’re not ready,” “You’re not good enough,” Wouldn’t it be nice to destroy it… permanently? Well in this article, I’m sharing exactly how you can… and it doesn’t involve confidence tricks or positive thinking. No matter how skeptical you are, or how much that inner voice is […]
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Morning routines have gone from helpful to strangely worshipped. CEOs and entrepreneurs share their rituals, and the self-development world treats them like guaranteed formulas for success. Like if you wake up at 5 am, drink celery juice, and jump in an ice bath, you’ll achieve all your hopes and dreams! As someone deeply interested in […]
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Life is like a movie where each of us is following a different script. Yet many of us aren’t happy with the one we’ve been given and secretly wish we were living someone else’s story. While we didn’t consciously choose our scripts, they are a result of our past experiences and repeated choices, which means […]
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