Chicken~ Brussel Sprouts~ Cranberries, 15 Minute Recipe I love recipes that only take 15 minutes or less, that are quick and easy, healthy and satisfying. Here's my 15 minute Chicken and Brussel Sprouts with Cranberries. 1 cup of frozen chicken tenders 1 tsp. olive oil 1/2 cup water 1/4 cup dried cranberries 1 tsp. dried [...]
When we think of hypnosis, most of us think of what we see on stage, people eating an onion as if its an apple, or quacking like a duck. The word hypnosis refers to this entertainment application. But this hypnosis is short lived, when people go back to their regular life, they can still taste [...]
In my Weight Loss Support group this morning (we meet by phone), Christine brought up the difficulty she had with staying on track with healthy eating. Although she knows what healthy eating is and strives for low glycemic eating, she says she gives into cravings and mindless snacking. If we look at the underlying causes [...]
Motivation can range from simple to more complicated. At the simple level, we have associations and history attached to our experiences. It was week four that I was teaching a weight loss and healthy lifestyle class, the ladies filed in and took their seats and I started off the weekly check in with, “Ok, [...]
Sometimes it can be difficult to break old habits and patterns. Habits are actually wired into our brain, and the brain runs them as automatic. If you were required to Clean your Plate as a kid before you could leave the table, this old habit overrides your intuitive awareness of being full. Follow these tips [...]
Sometimes it can be difficult to break old habits and patterns. Habits are actually wired into our brain, and the brain runs them as automatic. If you were required to Clean your Plate as a kid before you could leave the table, this old habit overrides your intuitive awareness of being full. Follow these tips [...]
Have you ever wondered where cravings come from? Well, consciously, we know our goal, "I'm going to lose 20 lbs." but cravings aren't rational, logical or conscious! Cravings can be so difficult to say no to because they come from the unconscious mind! I just did an interview with Eric Michaels of EHealth Radio Network. [...]
If you are like so many of us, your new year's resolutions just keep recirculating! The New Year is a great time to identify what you want for yourself, but some of the ways in which we set our goals or talk about our goals can set us up to fail. Watch the short video [...]
We have 3 classes starting in the month of January - pick your best time and location and join us for the 6 Week A Lighter You Programs! Thurs. Jan. 12, 12:00-1:00 Uptown Karate 205 E 16th Street, Vancouver, WA 98663 Thurs. Jan. 19, 6:00-8:00 pm, Timberline Physical Therapy: 916 112th St. Vancouver, WA 98684 [...]