Winter can be downright depressing!

  Winter can be long in Wisconsin, depressingly long. Some of us embrace the cold more than others, but one aspect you cannot deny is that the long, bitterly cold, dark, winters, can get downright depressing. This condition is known as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). SAD comes when we set the clocks back, the sunContinue reading “Winter can be downright depressing!”

I’m PISSED Off, Here’s Why:

First, I would like to apologize for my language – but it did get your attention, didn’t it? I woke up at 4:35AM Wednesday morning, the same time I wakeup every weekday. I rolled out of bed, and the first thing I did was check my phone. I checked to see if any clients textedContinue reading “I’m PISSED Off, Here’s Why:”

Carbohydrates: The Real Enemy?

Low-Carb, No Carb, Carb FREE, Carb Carb Carb Carb – Seems all we hear about now a days is carbohydrates and how bad they are for us. Well today I want to take a step back, look at what these devilish things are, and explain why, or why not, they are so dang bad! 1.Continue reading “Carbohydrates: The Real Enemy?”

Mindful Eating: Slow Down!

How did Thanksgiving go? I will be 100% honest with you all; I did not eat very mindfully. Mindful eating is one of the best practices that you can do to control your weight, and still enjoy foods that you like. Every time we are distracted, or rushed while eating, we tend to put moreContinue reading “Mindful Eating: Slow Down!”

High Stress Got You Holding On To Fat?

The Stress Impact on Fat Gain   Eating too much garbage food, not exercising enough, drinking too many sweet or alcoholic drinks – all things that are commonly attributed to weight gain, and the inability to lose fat.   What about stress? Stress plays a significant role in weight gain and fat storage. A recentContinue reading “High Stress Got You Holding On To Fat?”

Macadamia Nut Oil: Why You Should Be Using It

When it comes to oils, the big hype is always generated around the ever so popular Olive Oil. Olive oil is indeed a very healthy form of fat (especially when compared with butter, margarine’s and some other oils), however it has a few drawbacks. First, it can have a very strong flavor, which makes itContinue reading “Macadamia Nut Oil: Why You Should Be Using It”

Higher Omega-3’s Cause Prostate Cancer? A Closer Look

There has been a recent amount of publicity being made about a “study” that the media has taken the bait, hook, line and sinker. The media is currently saying that this study showed that men with higher Omega-3 intakes will have higher incidences of prostate cancer. However, as the media typically does with any scientificContinue reading “Higher Omega-3’s Cause Prostate Cancer? A Closer Look”

Metabolic Damage: It’s All Too Real

I havent had much time to post, and was going to post about this topic next. However, I came across TWO awesome articles today covering exactly what I was going to discuss,so I wont bother writing it all again. I have had some experience doing some nutrition counseling while in my dietetic internship, and haveContinue reading “Metabolic Damage: It’s All Too Real”

5 Weight Loss Tips You Might Not Think Of…

When it comes to weight loss, there are some things that most of us are aware of. Eat less junk food, eat more fruits and veggies, exercise more, don’t drink soda, etc. However, there are some BIG aspects of weight loss that many people tend to neglect or forget. Without taking these following 5 tipsContinue reading “5 Weight Loss Tips You Might Not Think Of…”

Is Your Routine Optimal?: Getting That Summer Six Pack

As discussed in my previous posts about “Is Your Cardio Optimal? Part 1 and Part 2“, there are some ways to better reach your goals than others. I will preface this post be saying this: Any form of exercise is great. If you exercise 30-60 minutes most days of the week, you are doing awesome,Continue reading “Is Your Routine Optimal?: Getting That Summer Six Pack”