Early in my career, I worked for a popular national weight management company.Their theory was if we counted calories and learned to make better choices with more exercise, we’d lose weight. After all, most people were surprised to learn at those “seemingly” healthy bran muffins contained a half days worth of calories. Even that vegetable […]
Archives for May 2014
The Weight of Plants on Your Body
So far, my Diary of Eve entries have been focused on food. Just to reiterate, in my case – how I eat greatly affects how my hormones “flow.” I have discovered this through trial and error and a number of periods where I focused on plant-based eating. And, to be clear – this does not […]
Spinach & Marinated Mushroom Salad
As a very young girl, one of the greatest lessons I learned was to work hard and to be open to trying as many things as possible. As I got older, I made it a point to never be afraid to say “yes” to a volunteer or professional opportunity—even if I didn’t know what the […]
Pumpkin Nut Oatmeal in a Slow Cooker
I’m totally into my slow cooker these days. Between work and trying to move to a new house, there is little time for cooking. Eric and I won’t ever miss breakfast, though. For weight management its essential. Plus, were hungry! Even if you’re not hungry–please don’t skip breakfast if you’re trying to lose or maintain […]
What the Heck is Going on with My Weight?
Is your body shape changing? Fat racing its way from your hips straight to your tummy? If you’re like me, you’re probably wondering what the heck is going on? My doctor told me to just accept the change, its biology after all, its natural. Um, sorry no. Yes, my body is changing but I don’t […]
Thankful, Memorial Day and Wellness
Memorial Day Greetings! I hope you are well this weekend, enjoying family, friends and some healthy holiday habits. I encourage you to take a moment and reflect upon how lucky we are in this country for those who have served—both present and past—to preserve the freedom we appreciate. Sometimes we forget to take a moment […]