What I Think About Protein Drinks and My Current Go-To Smoothie
I get a lot of questions about protein drinks. People especially want to know what they can drink fast after a workout. In my most recent video I share some of my answers, and they may not be what you were expecting! In the video...
What I’ve Been Up To and a Book Update!
Transcription: You may remember, about a year ago I had a book pre-launch.Well, that went very well. I haven't really been speaking much about it because I've been typing my little fingers away behind the scenes! That, my friends, is the...
Do You Have Trouble Finding Exercise Clothes?
Do you have trouble finding exercise clothes? I do. Lately, the clothes I try on are too big or too small, but only in certain areas. Most of the time I can’t find the right color. And, have you had the same problem I’ve had with moisture wicking clothes?
Big Water Myth
To be a leader or a high performer, we need to drink water regularly to be on top of our game.
How to Curb Your Sweet Cravings |Tip 2
You can curb your sweet tooth, you can eat sweets in moderation and you can control the amounts of sweets that you eat. This is tip number two of how all that can be possible for you. Read on, or watch the video below! Whenever you eat something from a bag or a box...
How You Can Curb Your Sweet Cravings
You can control your sweet tooth, and you can even eat sweets in moderation if that’s something you’re interested in. Here’s how.
Stroke and Heart Attack In the News—Why We All Should Pay Attention
Popular media today portrays exercise and healthy eating in such a way that it looks almost like a luxury. It's fun and fabulous. Yes, that tact is commonly taken in order to attract people to the ideas. But it may be time to step back and realize, it's not just for...
How to Talk to People
It's been well researched that social relationships are necessary for human health and even our survival. We're a species that evolved through tribalism. Being social is in our DNA. I created several Meetup groups for this reason—to support people in leadership and...
Where We Landed
In my last post I shared how we left our Bay Area Home of seven years and drove through central California to our new home in the south. Dreams do come true, and this was one of mine. I didn't share where we ended up moving ultimately, because I had so many beautiful...
Dreams into Reality
It's been a year of change and vibrant energy already for me. At the end of this month we packed up and left our home of 7 years. We enjoyed it, and we met some lovely, warm and amazing people. And yet, the dreams keep calling you until you finally follow them. The...
Different Ways to Exercise
This week we visited three cities in southern California. It was very interesting to me—and quite motivating—when I discovered how many miles we had been walking on that trip. We wanted to see everything about these cities on foot, because you can see much more that...
Gratitude Meditation and the Healthy Leader
Our leadership abilities depend on how well we take care of ourselves. Mindset is one of the most important areas for leaders to focus on. It's right up there with eating, sleeping, and moving. Research finds that a regular...
Are Your Food Decisions Costing You Brain Energy?
Your brain uses approximately 20% of the energy you consume. All of your thinking, planning and deciding really does take up a lot of energy. The most energy-demanding work of your brain involves executive functioning. These are activities like: Understanding Deciding...
How to Find Out What Food Gives You Energy
Now that we’ve established what energy is, let’s talk about what energy feels like. In my last post I set the foundations of understanding what energy is. Before I went back to school for nutrition I thought “energy from food” was supposed to feel like caffeine. At...
Your Questions Answered: What do We Eat for Energy?
Because I work with busy men and women, one common question I'm asked is: "What do I eat for energy?" While popular media frequently alludes that one, magic food can offer the cure to everything from Alzheimer's to cancer and make us young again to boot, it's no...