Do your holiday meals need a kick in the butt? When I think about the holidays that are quickly approaching, one of the first things I think about is food. My mom's stuffing, my Aunt Joan's sweet potato pie, roasted turkey, my mom's famous apple pie, cookies, cookies and more cookies. The list goes on and on. I bet they do. Don't fret - you don't have to give up your favorite dishes. I sure Read the full post >>>
Sugar Cravings, Sugar Cravings Please Go Away!
Hello! First of all, I have to say WAY TO GO STEELERS!!! The Steelers got me thinking about black and gold and the colors of the food that we consume. Color it nutritious! Healthy foods naturally come in a variety of colors each with their own set of vitamins and minerals. The goal is to eat foods across the rainbow. On another note, here we are 4 weeks after Christmas and I am still Read the full post >>>
You Resolved to Be Healthier in 2011. Now What?
Hello and Happy 2011! We see the same trend every year. We set ridiculously high expectations with new year's resolutions. New members flock to the gym in January. "This year I am getting to the gym 7 days a week!" "I am going to lose 60 pounds!" "I am not going to eat junk anymore!" So, what happens? We don't reach the 7 days a week goal and then stop going to the gym all together. We don't Read the full post >>>
An easy Christmas morning breakfast that you can make ahead of time.
Christmas morning is busy - opening gifts, putting toys together, preparing for dinner... so much to do! Therefore, breakfast needs to be easy! Check out this recipe for baked oatmeal and plan to make it for your family over the holidays. The great thing about this recipe is that you can put it all together before you go to bed (after Santa comes!). When you wake up on Christmas Read the full post >>>
The Grinch Who Stole Holiday Cards
Is this time of year particularly stressful for you? If so, you're not alone. According to the American Institute of Stress, more than 110 million Americans take medication for stress related causes each week. When the holidays come along, people already predisposed to stress can find themselves feeling blue and more stressed out than usual. Yikes! This got me thinking. Why are the holidays Read the full post >>>