How NEAT Are You

How NEAT Are You

A variety of factors can impact weight, including lifestyle. While exercise is important, so is the movement we do throughout the day when we’re not officially “exercising.” NEAT stands for “Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis,” and it’s basically all of the energy we...
Why Diets Don’t Work

Why Diets Don’t Work

Diets are like shoes that don’t quite fit right. They’re uncomfortable, restrictive, and not conducive to long-term wear. However, letting go of the diet mentality is extremely hard for many people. It’s often ingrained in us or viewed as a distraction from...
Changing Habits

Changing Habits

For Christmas my daughter gave my husband David a copy of James Clear’s popular, bestselling book Atomic Habits. It only took David a few pages to realize this book held many gems for my health coaching clients. When he shared it with me, I quickly downloaded it to my...
Emotional Cravings

Emotional Cravings

In my last article I talked about physical conditions that can instigate cravings; however, emotions can also play a role. Emotional cravings can stem from a variety of factors. Let’s look at six of these factors and tips to navigate these cravings. Boredom may cause...
Physical Cravings and How to Kick Them

Physical Cravings and How to Kick Them

Do you ever find yourself having a craving for a specific food and wonder why?  Cravings are information. They could indicate a biological imbalance or nutritional deficiencies, and they can occur due to physical or emotional reasons. In this article, I will explore...