It’s summer time! And with hot weather normally comes outdoor barbecues or dinners almost every weekend! These parties can put a real damper on your desire to eat healthy if you let them. Here are a few tips to help you stop focusing on what you can and can’t eat at the party and allow [...]

Yesterday marked the last day of The 2nd Annual Passover Challenge! I hope you all found my recipes last week helpful and delicious! Congratulations to all those that participated! Here is some of the feedback I received over the last week. “I didn’t know I was not sleeping well, until I started sleeping well.” “3 [...]

For whatever reason, we seem to celebrate any and all holidays with food. And not just food- junk food. It’s Valentines day! A day to celebrate love of every kind and we show our affection by giving each other chocolate. Does this really make any sense ? Whether it makes sense to me or not- [...]

At the end of 2009 we talked about cleaning out your refrigerator, cupboards, car and purse.  If you have not done this already, now is a great time to throw away all the processed, salt ridden, trans-fat hidden foods in your house. CLICK HERE for a list of what to toss. I promised I would [...]

COUNTDOWN TO NEW YEARS TIP #10 Forget about New Years resolutions, start NOW. Clean out your kitchen so that when the clock strikes midnight you’re already in a health and fitness state of mind. 1. Empty out your refrigerator and freezer. Old jam jars, juices, sauces and dips. The chocolate bar (s) in the side [...]

COUNTDOWN TO NEW YEARS TIP #9 Be Adventurous! Before the year ends, do something you’ve never done before. 1. Go rock-climbing at a rock climbing gym! 2. Go Ice skating. 3. Go Cross Country Skiing. 4. Take a boxing class. 5. Take a spinning class. 6. Workout with your partner. 7. Take a trampoline class. [...]

COUNTDOWN TO NEW YEARS TIP #5 Be as good as you can at home, because once you leave your house – your choices may be out of your hands. Whether it’s the office holiday party or a feast at your in-laws, you don’t get to pick what’s going to be served. When you’re on your [...]

COUNTDOWN TO NEW YEARS TIP #4 You may have finished off your day with a glass of wine and a slice of pie, but you have a chance every morning to start your day off right! Whether you’re a breakfast eater or not, this holiday season make it a point to wake up to a [...]

COUNTDOWN TO NEW YEARS TIP #3 Let’s not think about all those treats we shouldn’t put in our mouths, let’s think about what we can, AND SHOULD!! WATER. If your not already peeing clear, now is a great time to start! Buy a 1 liter bottle of water and fill and finish it 2 to [...]

I never used to cook roasts! I was so intimated by the hunk of meat that I just stayed away. But one day I took the plunge and did it. Now, on the other side – knowing how easy they are – I cook them whenever I can. Roasts are the best when you have [...]