People ask me all the time if fruit can be a part of an aggressive fat-burning nutrition plan. My answer is yes, but within certain parameters. I talked with one client who was “doing everything right” as far as nutrition, but was gaining fat. Upon further questioning, he disclosed that he was eating about a…

It’s party season! ‘Tis the season for holiday gatherings, family get-togethers, office parties, Halloween candy (you’ve probably already started that, right?), etc. Now combine that with the sugar craving tooth turning on between gatherings because of those gatherings and we end up with a belly, butt and hips about 10 pounds heavier than they were in the summer. So…

Many of you who follow my blog know that I’m a huge fan of Dr. Mercola. Well, this time, I just cut and pasted his latest post because it was so awesome. I only added one thing at the end, so be sure to read through to the bottom! By Dr. Mercola Do you regard eating…

Is it a good idea to “starve” yourself just a little bit each day? The evidence suggests that yes, avoiding eating around the clock could have a very beneficial impact on your health and longevity. What we’re talking about here is generally referred to as intermittent fasting, which involves timing your meals to allow for regular…

If you know me, you are aware that I tell everyone and their dog to drink more water. How much? Take you weight in pounds and divide by two. That’s how many ounces you should be drinking if you are 100 – 250 lbs. When people follow this advice, they complain that they are beating…

Yep! It’s official! 1/9/13 is National Take the Stairs Day! Use this day to elevate your own health by banning elevators and escalators!