What is a Habit, and How do You Form One?
September 6, 2019 No Comments
Author Robert Collier once said that, “success is the sum of small efforts, repeated day in and day out.” Whether you want to eat more
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I love researching and testing out ways to make healthy livin’ easier for families! Check out my blog for frequent updates on what’s working well in my home, and in studies on healthy habits.
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How Intrinsic Rewards Can Help You Achieve Your Health Goals
September 6, 2019 No Comments
What if I told you that you could become more healthy by being more selfish? Sounds too good to be true, right? Not a bit!
Can Micro Habits Help You Reach Your Goals?
August 13, 2019 No Comments
What can Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson teach you about achieving your loftiest health goals? Quite a bit, actually! Aside from creating a (sadly discontinued) motivational
The Case for Eating a Variety of Plants
September 5, 2019 No Comments
I read two food facts that blew my mind recently. Did you know that 75% of our food supply comes from just 12 plants and
40 Positive Habits for Lasting Weight Loss
August 13, 2019 No Comments
Do you ever scroll through weight loss transformation photos on Instagram, wishing for a Cinderella story of your own? I’ll share a little dietitian secret:
5 Tips for Lasting Success in a Weight Loss Contest
August 7, 2019 No Comments
I recently received a SUUUUUUPER annoying email from fitness royalty. This celebrity was inviting me (and probably only 200,000+ of her closest friends) to join
In an Exercise Rut? Try This Daily Training Practice
August 7, 2019 No Comments
Have you ever been in an exercise rut? One where you just can’t get excited to work out no matter what you do? I’m going
How to Get into the Habit of Working Out Early
August 7, 2019 No Comments
Until a couple of years ago, I’d never thought I’d get into the habit of working out early in the morning. Frankly, I thought the
5 Amazing Social Benefits of Exercise
August 7, 2019 No Comments
Exercise hasn’t always been a big part of my life. A long-time hater of fitness, I only began exercising after seeing some highly unflattering photos
The Easiest Supper Ideas for Kids
September 6, 2019 No Comments
Have you noticed that Americans are a wee bit obsessed with French culture? Just look at the self-help section of any bookstore, which is filled
18 Good Habits to Teach Your Kids
August 5, 2019 No Comments
Think good habits are just for grown-ups? Think again! They’re the building blocks for a lifetime of health! Here are 18 good habits to work
4 Tips for Teaching Healthy Habits to Kids
August 5, 2019 No Comments
Some habits (like nose picking) come naturally to kids. Others take hard work and a little encouragement (ahem, nagging) from loving grownups. What’s the best
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