There has been quite a bit of loss in my life this year. Death to be exact. The passing of Gary in January, a joyous dancer from my college days. The passing of my 94 year old grandmother in March. The passing of my childhood friends' father early in July. The passing of a client's life partner last [...]
I picked up the phone and heard his slow, steady, calm Maine accent. Instantly, I was 16 again spending summers in Maine and driving around in a Dodge Charger singing "Margaritaville." Jerry is a dear friend and had called to tell me about a very interesting "small world" story. But what struck me so profoundly [...]
With the change of the season comes a change of activities. Now is the time to get outdoors as much as possible before the dreaded Northeast summer heat and humidity. Walking, biking, hiking through nature...all of these are excellent activities that get you outside and get you moving! At some point, you are going to [...]
I love finding movement opportunities in NYC and the places I travel. I was thrilled to find this French sport, Pétanque, similar to the Italian Bocce, is right here in Bryant Park! I find many women still believe 'working out' is an all or nothing event. Creating a "Buffet of Movement (c)" is a very [...]
Whew! It's been a whirlwind of a month! Perhaps you feel the same with schedules, work, meetings and what time is left trying to fit in your health and wellness program. But how do you stay the course when life speeds up? Here are a few secrets I learned... 1 - Use the movement throughout [...]
Hope lies in the longer days and the magnolia buds patiently waiting to bloom. It has been a long snowy winter. It's a challenge to move the body when the days are cold and dark. But now is the moment to slowly begin to shine. Here are 3 simple steps to get you on your [...]
Happy Valentine's Day! I am a huge fan of chocolate, but today I am thrilled to see the Go Red campaign for women and heart disease making a real mark! Often, you may only become aware of your heart after running for a bus, climbing stairs or crying over your broken heart. Heart disease is [...]
What promises did you make to yourself on December 31st?! Are they in place now, 10 days later? Many may find themselves back to the same old, same old. I've been struggling with that a bit myself - concerned that the shift I wanted to make wasn't going to happen. I was sick on New [...]
The days are shorter as we move toward the Winter Solstice. The hours of darkness in a day have become much longer. Don't try and 'fix' yourself or make yourself feel better...lean into the season.;) Here are some tips: 1 - Food - choose warm, spicy foods that really nourish you. Root vegetables, like carrots, [...]
We had the wonderful opportunity to interview with CBS a couple of weeks ago. Tracy Smith, CBS News Correspondent, called me on November 2nd and asked if we could work with her and do a piece on the history of dieting. While the piece involved many interviews from many people and research and stats to back [...]