It’s no secret… Anyone who knows me knows I love my cup of joe. In fact, I’m enjoying a cup as I write this post. It’s a ritual I have because I like to do my writing in the morning, preferably. I pick through topic ideas as I sip and then let the creative mojo go from there. However, admitting to being a coffee drinker as well as a wellness professional has gotten me more than a few looks of condescension from some of my peers. “Caffeine is BAD for you,” they say! Wagging fi

Tired of gaining weight? Of course you are – none of us enjoy it when the number on our scale begins to climb. So why are you gaining that extra weight now? That is a valid and frustrating question. And the answer is often found in recent changes in your life. According to Edward Abramson, Ph.D. the author of Emotional Eating, “Any change in your life circumstances can produce changes in eating and exercise, which leads to weight gain.” Let’s dive into the major changes in yo

I love grapefruit. Some of the sweetest grapefruits I have ever tasted are grown right in my father’s backyard. I’m not sure, but I think they’re called Texas Ruby Reds and boy are they delicious. But despite my personal fondness for the fruit, I had to laugh when I found out about the grapefruit diet. What I learned is that this diet has had many incarnations, but the original plan was developed in the 1930’s. That’s when this fruit was first touted to be a dieter’s dream. A

For many of us, mid-life comes as a huge surprise. We get there and wonder what the heck happened? We re-evaluate or lives and hopefully come to the conclusion that, if we want to stay youthful, healthy and get the most joy out of our remaining years, we need to follow an exercise program. Below, you’ll find several good reasons why you should start exercising now. 1. Contributes to fat loss It is well proven from scientific research all over the world that physical exercise