In the days after going “off the rails,” here are a few things you can do to get back on track again: Drink water/electrolytes before bed the day of, if possible (especially if there was alcohol involved). Get plenty of sleep, even if you have to sleep past your normal wake-up time. The […]
1. You can’t out-exercise a bad diet. Read my blog post by the same name here. A study found that hunter-gathers burn the same amount of calories as sedentary Westerners. But you do need to exercise. More on that later… 2. It’s not about eating LESS. Most people need more: more protein, more fiber, and […]
You know you need to eat healthier to reach your goals. What’s getting in your way? Time/Planning: You’re busy, working long hours, and grabbing food on the go. Wherever you go (even convenience stores), choose the healthiest options. Instead of chips and soda, opt for water, fruit (fresh if they have it or dried), […]
Do you have a problem you need to solve? Grab your journal and follow these 5 steps: O.S.C.A.R. 1. Outcome: What’s the problem? What’s your goal (short-term, long-term, and stretch)? What does success look like? Be specific. 2. Situation: Why is this an issue for you? How is this problem impacting other […]
Ayurveda is the Science of Life. It’s the sister-science to Yoga. Ayurveda is based on the 3 Doshas: Vata, Pitta, and Kapha. We each have all 3 Doshas within us. At the time of our birth, one Dosha will be predominant. Throughout our life we can become dominant in a different Dosha. We say that […]
Kitchari can be eaten as an Ayurvedic cleanse. This porridge-like mix of rice, beans, and vegetables is easy to digest, giving your digestive system a break. Ingredients: 1 cup white basmati rice 1 cup yellow split mung beans (soaked overnight) 6 cups water or broth 3 Tbsp Olive Oil […]
Pain is not a thing in your body that can be taken out. It is 100% in your mind. So when people used to dismissively say “it’s all in your head,” the joke’s on them because it IS all your head. The whole world is in your head! Please don’t think this means I’m saying […]
The International Food Information Council defines processing as “any deliberate change in food that occurs before it’s ready to eat.” Processed foods fall on a spectrum from minimally processed to ultra-processed. Basically, if you didn’t pick an apple off a tree or kill a chicken, you’re eating processed foods. 1. Minimally Processed: fresh, frozen, or […]
If you want to eat healthier or lose weight, here are 10 tips that don’t require calorie counting, logging, or tracking. 1. Portion Control. Buy foods in single-serving packages. If you’re buying large packages, portion out single servings in ziploc bags.You can also hack this by using smaller plates, bowls, and utensils. 2. Focus on […]
Do you have the curse of perfectionism? Nobody and nothing is perfect. Perfect is not our aim. Change the meaning of ‘perfect’ to ‘appropriate.’ What’s appropriate for YOU right now? You are exactly where you’re supposed to be. Let go of striving for the unrealistic goal of perfection. Work to be better. There is no […]
