1. They want quick results. This is a FALSE EXPECTATION. If your body has not been moving/exercising for a few years, why the heck would it bounce right back in a few weeks? It’s a new year, so give it 3 months to a year of your focus, to see results. Consistency is key so expect …
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Let’s face it: we’re not balanced. We strive for balance, yet it is almost a daily, elusive stretch. We typically metaphysically lead with our stronger side, yet both sides need to be strong for balance. The body is constantly giving us information about the mind and body connection. Tune in. When I was 22 I …
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Being a strong woman is a contemporary positive phenomenon. I was taught by society that as a woman, it’s better to be thin and small so that you don’t emasculate men. The Barbie and Bay Watch LA culture I grew up in meant that the thinner a woman was, the more attractive. Her thinness also …
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Looking for a seasonal fall breakfast recipe that is quick and healthy? This is it! I use a quick cooking Trader Joe’s oatmeal and fortify it with ground flax seed , cinnamon, yogurt, almond milk, maple syrup, banana and apple. The whole thing takes less than 10 min to make and is delicious (I’m eating …
As a mom and business owner, I am constantly juggling. Juggling 2 schools, one business, playdates, extracurricular activities, socializing, many religious holidays, my parents in my in-law unit, my marriage and myself. The constancy with which all of these responsibilities weigh down on me after a pandemic is very real. Weekends without kids are quite …
I used to think that the more I exercised, the more weight I would lose. I used to run with weights on my ankles in NYC and get frozen yogurt instead of ice cream. I was misguided and I was missing the point. I was coming from an empty place of weight loss for aesthetics …
Lower back pain is not caused locally. This means that there is probably nothing wrong with your lower back, but rather, what is going on with your hip range of motion and leg tightness? I have worked with many people who have tried all that they can to relieve their lower back pain, to no …
COVID times have inadvertently made me physically and emotionally stronger than I’ve been in the past 10 years. 2020 has forced me to dig deep to find my cooperative skills and to step back from trying to control the moment. The past 9 months have taught me how to physically and psychologically be more flexible. …
EAT BREAKFAST so that you’re not starving by the time you get to the main event. Don’t eat cheese…save the space for foods that are special to this day 🙂 Try to limit your alcohol intake to 2 glasses… If BREAD is being served, don’t eat it unless its some of thebest bread EVER. Add …
There are a few key skills for staying positive and healthy during this crisis. The following attributes/actions are a solid foundation with which to approach your life during this pandemic. BEING ADAPTABLE Obviously, we have had to figure out how to adapt. How to deal with changes at work (or no work), how to navigate a …