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How Massage Can Help With Weight Control

Saturday, August 1st, 2009

I just got back from receiving a massage this afternoon….yes, even massage therapists need to get massaged too!  I came home feeling so good, both inside and out.  It’s funny how you want to keep that good feeling going for quite a while longer,  so you end up doing more good things for your body [...]

The Importance of Sleep

Sunday, May 31st, 2009

Here in New York City, so many of my clients suffer from inadequate sleep.  Reasons for this vary from too much noise at night, anxiety stemming from the stressors of city life, and even sleep apnea for clients who have excessive weight impacting their breathing.  Whatever the reason, the result is a lack of energy.  [...]

Eat Less, Move More!

Sunday, May 17th, 2009

Eat Less & Move More……Many of the clients I meet with find at least one of these things to be a challenge.  This post will give the physical activity component the attention it is due.
There are all kinds of guidelines out there for how much physical activity we should be getting each day.  But let’s [...]

Optimal Metabolic Fuel

Sunday, May 10th, 2009

In the last post, I likened metabolism to a fire that needs fuel added every 3 to 4 hours.  Not only to you need fuel added every so often, your metabolic fire needs optimal fuel foods.  Donuts and chips are like putting water-logged wood on your fire – they are so high in fat that [...]

Why do I have to eat Breakfast?

Sunday, May 3rd, 2009

In addition to gluten free diets, I also specialize in helping people reach their optimal metabolism for weight control.  When you have a good metabolism, you can occasionally indulge in yummy treats without worrying about a negative impact on your weight.  The following blog series includes the tried and true tips my clients are surprised [...]