Did you roll into 2019 all full of best intentions believing this will be your best new year yet? Or maybe, you were a little more reserved, wondering what on earth could possibly make THIS, of all year, the best new year yet? Perhaps, you are one of those who … READ THE REST
Why Rest Is Important During the Holidays
Most people run themselves straight into the ground during the holiday season and drag themselves into the New Year, nowhere near ready to rev their engines and roll into the New Year chasing their goals. Fact is: rest is important all year long, and especially during the holidays!… READ THE REST
3 Practical Tips to Overcome Holiday Sadness
It happens. We can be rolling along in all of our parties, gift wrapping, cookie baking, and general merry-making when all of a sudden WHAM. We are rolling around in a wave of holiday sadness. Where did that that EVEN come from? Perhaps we are missing a loved … READ THE REST
Create Real Holiday Joy by Doing These 3 Things
I recently heard from a friend who is experiencing one of many “firsts” without her mom. She’s rolled into the “First Christmas Without Mom.” People we know, or more so people we don’t know but come into contact with just briefly, may be experiencing the same type of situation. They … 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
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