I help women 40+ with IBS, GI, & autoimmune issues decrease fatigue, bloat, weight, & stress so you look and feel your best to be who God created you to be!
Does the thought of meal planning and prepping make you want to run and hide? I know. I hear that. A lot. And I’ve felt the same. And when you’re busy with work, family, other activities or have any health conditions, the last thing you want to do is cook. But we talked last week …
Perfection. Do you strive for that? And if you can’t be perfect, do you just give up? If that’s you (some or most of the time), we are going to dip deeper into how this philosophy and attitude affects your health – physical, emotional, mental, spiritual, relational as well as achievement of goals, and your …
Have you ever thought about it? Does the food you eat affect your mood? Does what you consume affect not only your physical health but your mental health as well? We all know that food supplies nutrients for our body. Did you also know there are chemical messengers called neurotransmitters that send signals to help …
Do you think carbs (AKA carbohydrates) are bad for you? If so, you’re not alone. There’s a lot of misinformation on the internet. Last week we talked about the macronutrient protein. This week let’s dig into carbs. What are Carbohydrates? Carbohydrates or carbs are essential nutrients that your body turns into glucose to give you …
Have you heard that old Sound of Music song called “Do-Re-Mi?” The first few words are,” Let’s start at the very beginning, it’s a very good place to start.” We all have to start at the beginning when learning something new, right? What about regarding your health? And nutrition? Even with autoimmune and chronic health …
Imagine you have a pot of water boiling on your stove? You want to stop the boiling so you decide to throw some ice in the pot. What happens? The boiling stops but only temporarily. The ice melts and the water will begin boiling again, right? So you toss more ice in and then more; …
If you’re trying to bake and eat healthy, can you still use a sweetener? What if you have autoimmune or gut health issues? Yes, you can. Maybe you’ve heard the blue (Equal), pink (Sweet-n-Low), and yellow (Splenda) packets are not the best for your overall health because they provide no nutrients and may cause …
“I was so ready for the Christmas party – excited to see everyone and have fun. But after arriving, I found myself parked by the food table stuffing my face and unable to stop. I felt miserable the next day.” Ever felt that way? I know I have and many of my friends and clients …
Beginning in November through December, I’m often asked the following: *How can I eat healthy during the holidays without the cravings, temptations, without gaining 5 – 10 pounds because I want to fit into my favorite jeans?*I don’t want to end the year heavier than I am now so how can I eat?*I’m tired of …
Do you feel stressed or overwhelmed trying to eat healthy? Does even seeing those two words “eating healthy” cause your stress levels to increase or send you into panic mode? As a board certified health and wellness coach, I’m often asked how to make healthy eating easier. And less stressful. Eating healthy doesn’t have to …