Merry Christmas! Happy Holidays! Does that give you pause and bring thoughts of dread? Fears of gaining 5 pounds because you looked at desserts during the holidays? Have you already given up on your health goals because the holidays are here? Create Your Holiday Food Plan You don’t need to
Happy Holidays! Merry Christmas! We are here again in December excited for our next holiday meal. What taste are you excited to experience? For me, nothing beats my Grandma’s mashed potatoes. There are always some desserts I am hopeful for as well. But you also want to be healthy this
Dreaded Holiday Meal What are your thoughts about the holiday meal? Do you dread the holidays because you know you will eat something you shouldn’t? Have you just given up on all health goals when the holiday celebrations start? Here’s the thing, generally holiday meals include stuffing yourself or depriving
Make Someone Feel Special and Appreciated Christmas creates a sense of excitement and wonder that energizes people of all ages. Knowing your family and friends are ready and willing to celebrate with you makes things even better. It’s a wonderful time to reflect on how much you have to be
Make Holiday Decorating Fun Holiday decorating is a highlight of the season. Finding a great tree real or artificial, and decorating it is one of the first signs the season is here. Decorating your home for the holidays should be a fun activity that sparks joy and excitement. From the
Celebrate Christmastime with a Vacation What’s your idea of a perfect Christmastime? Does it include a well-lit tree, friends and family gathered around the table for a meal? Or, does it look more like being in an oceanside condo ready to hit the beach? For some, vacations are an excellent
One Tip to Reduce Holiday Stress The holidays come around every year and each year brings the promise of magic and wonder. Christmas delights entire families and gets them excited for gifts, celebrations, and time off from their regular routine. The excitement generated by Christmas can quickly fade when things
Overwhelmed and Stressed about the Holidays? Christmas is an absolutely magical time of year. The sights, sounds, tastes and smells all delight the senses. Everyone wants their holiday to be merry, bright, and filled with wonder. Sometimes that’s easier said than done and all the good intentions start to feel
There are so many ways to have fun during the holidays. From hayrides in fall to watching the Nutcracker ballet in winter, there are plenty of opportunities to make the season fun. One fun option is choosing a theme and building the entire holiday around it. Choosing a theme is
Could your Family Benefit from Breaking Some Traditions? Traditions are part of what makes the holidays memorable. Thinking back on your childhood, you might have some amazing memories of the holiday’s past that are steeped in tradition. You may have even brought some of them into adulthood and your own
I help women lose weight without the fear of gaining it back. I live in El Paso, Texas with my husband Mark, my three children, and dogs, Sky and Kahlua. You often find me on my morning walk or on the back patio listening to the waterfall.
