I’m a fast eater. Maybe it’s because I’m originally from the GO GO GO New York metro area - or maybe I’m just wired that way (or as Lady Gaga would say – Born That Way). I eat fast + talk fast + walk fast. The only person I know who eats faster than I do is my husband (also an east coaster). If I look away for a minute, whoosh – his food is GONE! The single habit I’ve struggled most with on my own health journey has been eating slowly. But why does eating slowly matter? Why should we care? Did you know that our biological “satiety mechanism” kicks in about 20 minutes AFTER we start a meal? No matter how much we eat during the first 20 minutes of a meal, we won’t feel satisfied or full until we hit the magical satiety time. If you tend … [Read more...] about When Finishing Last is Best
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One Habit at a Time
Losing weight and getting in shape can feel like a monumental undertaking. It requires changing not just one or two, but dozens of habits... Drink more water, go to the grocery store, prep food, make time to exercise, eat more whole foods, get 7 or 8 hours of sleep. It’s why so many people either give up – or don’t even bother to try. It’s why we tend to succumb to all or nothing thinking. “If I can’t eat clean AND exercise for 30 minutes a day AND get 8 hours of sleep, then why bother?!” I recently revisited one of my favorite books, The Power of Less, by Leo Babauta - and ALL THE LIGHTS went on in my brain. The author shares the following data: Adopting one new habit at a time results in an 85% chance of … [Read more...] about One Habit at a Time
Why You’ll Succeed
On a scale of 1-10, 10 being absolutely! - how confident are you than you’ll reach your healthy natural weight and stay there? Be completely honest with yourself. Most of my clients rate themselves at about a 5 or 6 when we first start working together. My job as their coach is get them to at least an 8. Why? If we don’t think we can do it – we’re undoubtedly not going to do it. We humans have a tendency to prove ourselves right. If we don’t believe in ourselves, we’ll seek out + buy into all of the reasons that prove we'll fail. Because I’m just not strong enough. Because I like food too much. Because I don’t have enough time. Because I can’t control myself around food. Because it’s too hard. Here’s what I want you to do. … [Read more...] about Why You’ll Succeed
App-y New Year (3 Health Apps I Use + Love)
I don’t know about you, but I always let out a big ol’ sigh of relief when the holiday season is over. Let’s sing Auld Lang Syne already and get going! Back to routines - and life as usual. A time to refocus. A blank canvas of sorts. If healthier habits are on your radar this year - this post is for you Chickadee. When we’re working on changing or fine tuning our habits, the new behavior tends feels all kinds of clunky and awkward. Apps can help keep you aware + focused + engaged – well beyond March when most folks have already hung up their tennis shoes. Here are three apps I personally use + love, that can support you in accomplishing your goals. #1 You Food I’ve written about You Food before – because, well - it’s rad! Snap a … [Read more...] about App-y New Year (3 Health Apps I Use + Love)