What’s the first thing you think of when you think about self-care? Hot bath, a cup of tea, maybe if you’re feeling zesty a spa day. Yet self-care is way more than just relaxing. Recently I have been focusing on my own personal self-care and what truly makes me feel less stressed, more relaxed, and
St. Patrick’s day is coming up, I hope you are just as excited as I am. Green is my favorite colour so I have always gotten pretty excited to celebrate the holiday since I was little. Now that I’m old it seems that this grade school tradition has been exchanged with drinking green beer. However,
On the surface, dieting and a healthy lifestyle may look similar. Both can lead to weight loss, changes in eating patterns, and a change in activity levels. However, there are major key differences to these two when you look under the surface at the behavior, habits, and most importantly the difference in mindset. So let’s get into it.
In January we say “new year, new me”, we follow through with the thing that we want to do and the changes that we want to make. In February, Valentine’s Day comes and we might indulge a bit to celebrate the romance of the holiday. Now March is just around the corner and my question
We often dream that one day we will do the right workout and eat enough of the right food, and drink enough water that we will get to the destination of “being healthy”. Yet “being healthy” is not a destination rather a feature of the path we take in our lives. Sadly going to the
On this romantic holiday, one food item that is part of most people’s Valentine’s Day treats is chocolate. But what is chocolate? How’s it made? And what’s the difference between the three types (white, milk, and dark)? And does it even matter?
Yes, desserts can be healthy, I know that’s a big statement so let me explain. Dessert can be part of a healthy diet and is something that I do include as part of many of my client’s meal plans. My reason is adherence, or how well someone can keep to the changes they are trying
If you spend any time with children you might cringe at how relentless they are when asking questions about the world around them. This child-like curiosity is so important to reconnect with, when learning to be more mindful, reach your goal, and grow in general. Curiosity is a key aspect of mindfulness, especially when just
When January comes and everyone gets the urge to start fresh, set goals, and jump in headfirst into making BIG changes. But here is the thing, most of these well-intentioned goals do not last. Here’s why, and hopefully we can learn from past mistakes and actually make these New Year’s resolutions stick long term. First,
Did you make the resolution to eat better this year? Are you feeling a little overwhelmed with the idea of cooking more or making more healthy choices when eating in general? Getting started can seem really daunting, especially when changing the food on your plate. A quick good search about changing your diet can lead
