You might say that I have had a rather decadent summer. Occasional morning runs to Starbucks somehow turned into an everyday occurrence, I spent a fair amount of time just lounging by the pool with the kids soaking up the sun, my semi-regular workouts dwindled to near non-existent, my menu planning morphed into "what take-out shall … Continue reading My Summer of Indulgence
wellness
Overcoming My Fear of Bootcamp
The term "bootcamp" never fails to strike fear into my heart. It seems to be such a buzz word lately – fitness bootcamps, parenting bootcamps, diet bootcamps, business bootcamps…..it all sounds so hard-core and intense. I always picture a drill sergeant standing over me pointing out my flaws and demanding that I do 10 more push-ups to atone for … Continue reading Overcoming My Fear of Bootcamp
Dear Mum
Every week I learn something new and interesting from doctor and writer Yoni Freedhoff. His blog "Weighty Matters" always make me think, challenges my beliefs and forces me to question conventional practices in the fields of health, diet and medicine.This past weekend he included a link in his post to an article written by Kasey Edwards that … Continue reading Dear Mum
Green Smoothie 2.0
Thank you so much to my friend Alison who loaned me her copy of Kimberly Snyder's book "The Beauty Detox Foods". I read it cover to cover in one day and I learned so much wonderful new information from this amazingly knowledgeable woman. Kimberly is a Clinical Nutritionist, chef to countless Hollywood stars, an author, a … Continue reading Green Smoothie 2.0
Love and Fear….and a Baby Ben Update!
My good friend Leslie is a life coach and I have had the pleasure of doing some work with her. One of the most profound lessons I have learned from her was that at the most fundamental level in any given moment and in any situation I can respond with only 2 things - fear or … Continue reading Love and Fear….and a Baby Ben Update!
