The Wellness Solution
Where busy moms live happy, healthy lifestyles.
Making drastic dietary changes seems to be the number one resolution people make every year. We aren’t close to the holidays yet, but there are many people who are looking for the next best thing in dietary changes. Making healthy dietary changes can seem daunting and that’s because there are so many messages out there …
Talking about and complaining about weight loss woes is common. Many women feel like they are working so hard towards their goals only to find their weight plateauing or experiencing unintentional weight gain. What if there were something else at play here and not just a question of willpower or hard work? Enter the set …
As we age our metabolism naturally slows down, making it easier to put on weight. One complaint heard most often by women, is that it seems to have become easier to gain weight and harder to loose. It’s not the end of the road. Start implementing these simple ways to boost metabolism today. It’s not …
It’s daunting, frustrating and time consuming. Yes, I know. Putting together a meal plan that is not only yummy but healthy AND loved by the whole family can be a pain in the butt. I know this because this is typically the first reason people seek my expertise as a dietitian. You wanna know a …
One of the best ways to get and stay healthy is to know ahead of time what you will be eating. By putting together a meal plan that includes ideas for recipes and when those meals will be served, your healthy goals are most likely achievable. As the one who designs the weekly meal plan …
Being on a diet seems to be “the thing” when I am in the moms groups or just chatting with girlfriends. No matter what changes we are making with our own food choices or fitness regimes, we need to remember that it’s critical to focus on family changes when concerned about weight loss in children. …
There are burning fitness and nutrition questions you want to ask but don’t. Why not? Embarrassment, no desire to even know the truth or maybe you already know what the answer will be and simply do not want to admit the change that needs to be made. When on a quest towards health and personal …
It is Sunday, so for me, it is the day to start my week off fresh. And honestly, it is not typically the most fun of days, especially if it is during the school year when you need to plan out lunches and snacks for the kids to take to school. Thankfully, it is summertime …
Have you ever been on a roll with your fitness goals and it seemed like you were just so close you could feel it, see it and could start planning your celebratory shopping spree? But…that goal was still a few pounds or inches away? And…it seemed like forever that you were at that sticking point? It’s …
Life gets hectic. There always seems to be just one thing more to do, one more toy to pick up or or one last dish to clean. Is it a daily struggle for you to find the time fit in a workout let alone see the results you are seeking? How about dinner? Have you been …
When my two children were babies, I knew that breastfeeding would be the best way to nourish them. I was determined to do what I could in order to offer what I felt was the best possible way to get them on track for a healthy start. What I didn’t realize at the time were …
My fit & fabulous mommas, let me remind you, it took nine months to grow our little bundles of joy and naturally it is going to take a bit of time to lose the weight we needed to gain to offer nourishment and protection for our baby. After birth, it is such an adjustment on many …
