Whenever I’m hungry I play a little game with myself. Instead of satisfying the “hunger” immediately, I check in with my body first. I’ll get to exactly how this works in a second … and, I know, it sounds weird. But when you consider that hunger is actually controlled not only by the gastrointestinal tract (the stomach) but also by… Read More
Sugar Addiction, Emotional Eating and Why I Deleted My Entire Inbox
I have 2 confessions to make: 1. I have always loved sugar. 2. One day, a few weeks ago, I deleted all of the HUNDREDS of un-read emails in my inbox (aside from client emails, of course) Oh, and one more, thing, I’m guest blogging today over at Fit Chick In the City about the Health and Happiness Summit with… Read More
One of Those Days
Ever had one of those days? A string of unfortunate events yesterday, including a crashed hard drive (back it up, people!), left me feeling a little low. These are the times when it can be tempting to practice self sabotage and eat an entire pint of Ben & Jerry’s or we can choose to surrender to self care. I used… Read More
The Spleen Routine
Today, for the first time, probably ever, I thought about my spleen. Part of the lymphatic system, the spleen is located in the abdominal region and is about the size of a fist. It aids in adaptation, nourishment and support. According to an article I read in the Journal of Chinese Medicine, a strong, well-developed spleen means that it is… Read More