Coaching for Health

Genetic Eating Part Two

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Many of you were so intrigued by the concept of “Genetic Eating” in last week’s e-zine, you wanted to know a little bit more about the topic. Genetic Eating is a new way of seeing how we can affect our body’s ability to use the food we feed it on a daily basis. If we are giving it junk, we…

Are Your Genes Influencing How Your Jeans Fit?

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Is your weight genetic? Obesity genes account for only 5% of all weight problems. So 95% of any weight problems have nothing to do with your genes. This fact has not affected the high incidence of obesity we see in our culture. We can’t blame the obesity problem on high fat diets either. Even though fat contains 9 calories per…

Dreaming of Carbs?

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Have you ever dreamed about things you can’t have? One of my clients had an experience when she first started her weight loss program with me. Here is our conversation. She wrote: Last night I dreamt of rice pilaf, buttermilk biscuits, and pancakes. Is that normal? I know I miss eating carbohydrates, but I’d hope to have a reprieve from…

7 Keys to Changing Your Biochemistry and Your Life!

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I was with one of my clients today who has been seeing me off and on for three years. Today she finally heard me say to her, “by changing your diet, exercise, and thoughts you can change your biochemistry.” A huge light bulb went off, “So it’s not really about dieting,” she asked. “No,” I answered, “it never has been.”…

6 Tips for Staying Healthy This Summer

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Tip #1: Eating Light There is a huge array of great, fresh foods you can enjoy at this time of year. Fresh fruits and vegetables are chock full of nutrients you need. Of course, daily salad is always a favorite. Don’t forget to put lots of different kinds of garden vegetables into that salad, not just lettuce. Add some fresh…

Remembering Mom and Our Elderly Loved Ones

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I always say, “You get old when you stop going for it no matter what your age.” I have sometimes seen 25 year olds have less energy and drive than some 80 year olds. In fact, just recently I saw a popular video of an 87 year old woman who did a mean SALSA. Don’t you want that kind of…

Women’s Health: Healthy Hormones, Eating Right & More

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Clearly, we know women are different from men; however, when it comes to your health, just how different? From menstruation to menopause and beyond, we women are presented with a unique health experience. Whether its pregnancy, PMS, fatigue, or osteoporosis, often hormones are involved in a big way. We now know that heart disease is a bigger concern for women…

Diets Don’t Work!

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Many of you have heard me and many others say Diets DON’T WORK. Well it’s true. Of course the normal reasons people go on a diet in the first place are: Feeling unattractive Feeling unwell and sluggish Your clothes don’t fit Feeling very self-conscious Health scare Some of the inherent fears or resistances about choosing to lose weight are: You…

An Empowered Woman Interview with Monika

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Here is Desiree Doubrox, founder of An Empowered Woman, and our radio interview from last week. Enjoy! Listen to An Empowered Woman Interview with Monika Here are the highlights of the interview. Desiree: What’s the one thing you see over and over again in your practice that prevents women from losing weight? Monika: Women are stressed out and not taking…

What’s in Your Stimulus Package?

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Here are 5 easy tips to stimulate your economy. Stay calm. If you are panicked, you will not be healthy. You need to be calm in order to see all the goodness in your life. In order to take full advantage of the opportunities that are presented to you each day, you must come from a centered place. If you…

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