Raise your hand if you love the holidays! Raise your hand if you know how to beat holiday stress! Hmmm, I thought so! Me too. I love the holidays. Traditions, family, friends, food, hustle and bustle, the IDEA of snow (southern California has completely taken the Midwest out of me!). … READ THE REST
12 Easy Tips for a Healthy Happy Holiday
Do you believe you can have a Healthy, Happy Holiday this year? I believe you can! But first, the 100%. You may have heard me say that for lasting results we help our customers focus, 80% on what they eat, 20% on how they move their bodies, and, 100% on … READ THE REST
Driven By Your Why
Clients often come to us at the end of their rope, driven by desperation. When we ask “Why” we often learn that something has happened. A trigger event, that has made them say: “Enough.” Or “This is it.” Or “It’s now or never.” Or “One last time!” That WHY, the … READ THE REST
Holiday Anxiety: How to Live in Gratitude
It’s time to take back the holiday season and not give into the holiday anxiety that can come our way. Every day there are good and not so good aspects. Let’s choose to magnify the good in each day, especially the holidays! Let’s make holiday anxiety a thing of the … READ THE REST
3 Steps to Avoid Holiday Weight Gain
Holiday weight gain is an often talked about and well-studied subject. If you ask people they will tell you that they believe that they gain about 5 pounds over the entire holiday season. Studies reveal that the average holiday weight gain is more like one pound, not five. Holiday parties… READ THE REST
Fruit Spring Rolls Recipe | How to Make Fruit Filled Spring Rolls
There is something about the convenience of eating a roll that makes them desirable. We can enjoy spring rolls on the go, or at home, make them and save them for later or eat them immediately. There are many different types of rolls but if health is your goal, fruit … READ THE REST
Carbohydrates are Energy, Not the Enemy!
Have you ever been on a diet that limited carbohydrates? Or have you decided pasta is off limits forever, or until the next time your neighbor makes his award-winning lasagna? The NewStart philosophy sums it up this way: balanced and personalized nutrition supports a healthy, active lifestyle. Eating the … READ THE REST
How Eating Fat Can Change Your Life (for the Better!)
If you’re like me and have spent a considerable amount of time and energy trying to be low fat or fat-free, it might be a little hard to wrap your head around actually TRYING to eat fats. If you recall from our articles on protein and carbohydrates we like … READ THE REST
Healthy Fast-Food: 5 Tips for Making Great Choices
Fast-food that is healthy? Sounds too good to be true, right? Most Fast-Food has a reputation for being high in saturated fat, sodium, and calories while having next to zero healthy ingredients. However, things are starting to change. Some fast-food restaurants are making a real effort to improve their menus … READ THE REST
6 Vitamins and Minerals for Optimal Health
You know you need a wide range of vitamins and minerals in your diet. But you might NOT know why they are important, or how they benefit your health. Here we identify 6 essential vitamins and minerals that are key for optimal health. We answer WHY they are important, WHERE … READ THE REST
