At my recent Beating the Holiday Bulge seminar I shared a handful of stress management techniques to help all of us navigate through the holidays less stressed and consequently with more energy, happier and escaping weight gain. Read More
Did you know that the average American gains 7 pounds between Thanksgiving and New Years?? Maybe you are painfully aware of this fact first hand but what you probably aren't aware of is that you can no longer just blame holiday dinners and Christmas cookies for these unwanted pounds!! Read More
I married my husband 35 years ago and we dated for 6 years before getting married...so I've know this man for 41 years...well at least I thought I knew him. The other night though he surprised us all by sharing an ephiphany that he had and his desire to share his story with our Body Language family...so in lieu of my antics this week, here goes...Dave's Journey begins...
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So as many of you have likely seen on facebook we just got back from an amazing weekend with 19 women up in Traverse City. Our theme for the weekend was an extension of my last antics in which I referred to Dr Laura's advice where she described the gap between our expectations and our reality as frustration or self imposed suffering. Read More
On our way north last week we were listening to Dr. Laura, and while I often find her style a bit harsh and abrasive, it will likely come as a surprise to no one that she is Chris' hero. Read More
Last week Chris and I road tripped over to Minneapolis for a fitness conference. These conferences always offer a variety of workshops to choose from that offer us both continuing education hours as well as new ideas for fitness classes and workshops for Body. But this conference also unknowingly offered both Chris and I an opportunity to break free from our individual comfort zones as well...ok maybe more like catapulted each of us into a place that was both uncomfortable and edgy. Read More
Calling all women!!! Kids are back in school...the leaves are changing...and the new fall schedule is out!! Maybe you've spent the summer keeping the kids entertained or just busy catering to everyone else's needs. Well Body Language is offering you an opportunity to take a little time for you. Read More
As a Registered Dietitian, I am frequently asked the same questions over and over again. These questions often have to do with improving one's health, but more often than not, they have to do with losing weight. More specifically, the one I have been hearing a lot lately that inspired me to write this antics is, "I just need to know how to 'jump start' my weight loss." The fact that one can "jump start" their weight loss is one of the biggest misconceptions individuals looking to lose weight often have and is actually one of the reasons that many sabotage their ability to lose weight and keep it off. Read More
