Have you ever been here? You start a weight loss program, detox, cleanse, group program (you name it) and the first few days you are rocking it. But then, it doesn’t seem as fun, or something happens in your life - personally or professionally - and you get thrown off a bit, and you stop. [...]
What’s one thing you do every morning? Every night? Or even around 3 pm every day? Think about it for a second... You may be asking, “Jen, why do you want to know this?” And my answer would be this… We are a collection of all of our habits - whether good or bad. Identifying [...]
Let’s say you are going to fly to London... You are sooo ready for this trip. You know what to pack. A good movie to watch. Favorite snacks. A cozy blanket. You know how long the flight is going to take and you are ready for it. It’s part of how you get to [...]
Achieving lasting weight loss can be like searching for the holy grail - you want it! You know that if you get it life will be better but you get exhausted trying to achieve it. If you've been trying to lose weight and get frustrated by your weight loss efforts this article is for you. [...]
“Jen, my [husband, boyfriend, partner, brother, etc.] can eat whatever he wants and not gain a pound, whereas I’ll eat the same food and I’m gaining 10 lbs! What’s up with that?” I hear this from my female clients all the time! So often, in fact, that I’m breaking it down with a metaphor I [...]
You grabbed a yogurt for breakfast and by 3pm you’ve only had a salad. And, you think you’re doing great! You stick to lean protein for dinner and go to bed feeling like a champ. Tuesday. You wake up with a headache and are running late. You grab coffee and a “low-fat” blueberry muffin from [...]
Protein bars aren't just for bodybuilders and athletes. In fact, the average woman doesn't consume nearly enough protein while taking in too many carbs - which can contribute to weight gain and feelings of low energy throughout the day. Having a high protein snack to grab when you're in a hurry can make a huge [...]
Are you getting enough? I’m talking about protein here! Most women simply do not consume enough protein in a day. Here’s why: It’s not exactly the most convenient thing to “snack” on - when’s the last time you heard your BFF say, “God, I’m just craving 4 oz of a juicy tenderloin steak!” ? - [...]
You’ve heard it all, right? Add cayenne pepper to your water to boost your metabolism. Or just get to the gym, build muscle, and your metabolism will drastically change. Or eat/drink [insert some new food trend] guaranteed to boost your metabolism. With all this talk, it can be hard to know just what’s fact and [...]
So, it’s almost March, and if you are anything like me, then some of your New Year’s resolutions may seem like a distant memory. As the year goes on, we get busy – driving our kids to various activities, daily household chores, our careers, times with friends and family – being the CEO of our [...]
