"Really, that's it? That's all I have to do? Are you sure?" This is a common response from new weight loss clients when we start discussing changes in their diet or workouts. Contrary to what most of the attention grabbing headlines and "Insta-coaches" will try to convince you of,
Lose More Fat By Focusing On Your Big Rocks
If you do a quick Google search of "how to lose weight", you'll get an almost never-ending list of articles hoping to grab your attention. Understandably, this can be quite overwhelming if you're unsure of the best path for you. Allow me to simplify for you because for the most part, all of
How A Poolside Chat In Mexico Changed My Thoughts On Anxiety
Sitting poolside at a magnificent resort overlooking the ocean in Mexico may not seem like the typical location for a deep, thought-provoking chat about anxiety, but that's where I found myself. Over the years I've written about my struggles with anxiety, things I've learned and ways I've
A Short Note On The Importance Of Thinking For Yourself
I remember a time when everyone (government, doctors, etc) knew for absolute certain that dietary fat was dangerous for our collective health. Dietary fat was blamed for every chronic health issue at the time - obesity, heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, high cholesterol,
So Simple You’d Be Silly Not To Do It
She looked at me, kind of puzzled and said, "That's it? That's all you want me to do?" "Yup", I responded with a smirk. "Small hinges swing big doors." This is a common response I get from clients. Most people come to me thinking they have to change everything about themselves on Day 1 in
Less Thinking, More Doing
There's thinking about doing something, and then there's actually doing it.Too often we're stuck inside our own heads. We get an idea of something we want to do - yay! - but then we spend the next week, month or year(s) thinking about it, thinking about it, thinking about it... Thoughts about
How To Rid Yourself Of The Biggest Threat To Your Happiness
Yesterday was my 36th birthday. When I think about that, being in my mid-30's, it doesn't feel quite right. In my mind I still feel like I'm somewhere around 25 years old and fortunately my body feels the same (most days). I suppose this is a good thing. You're only as old as you feel
Want To Be Happy? Ask Better Questions
Have you ever stopped to think about where our thoughts come from? It's kind of a mind trip isn't it? Thinking about your thoughts? But much of how we feel is a result of the thoughts going through our head. So it stands to reason that maybe we should spend some time thinking about