Truth: For people who are solo, owning a dog decreases the risk of death by 33% and cardiovascular death by 36% in a recent study of 3.4 million people. Truth: Even for people living in family groups, the risk of cardiovascular death goes down by 11%! AND this holds true even if adjusted for BMI, … Continue reading People With Dogs Live Longer, Happier Lives!
Yes, I do have a secret weapon that really helps in the digestive process and super-charges your weight regulation. This superfood is flaxseed granola! Yes, it’s that simple. I started eating flaxseed granola over two years ago for breakfast, and my husband can also attest to its superpower. So why is flaxseed granola a superfood? … Continue reading My Weight Regulation Super Weapon!
Unexplained foot fractures may be the first sign of osteoporosis a bone thinning disease which affects over 28 million Americans and accounts for 1.5 million bone fractures a year. Osteoporosis is frequently referred to as the “silent crippler” since it often progresses without any symptoms or isn’t diagnosed until a person experiences pain from a … Continue reading Is Your Foot Fracture an Early Sign of Osteoporosis?
Is this a problem or just a habit? What seems to be the biggest topic among my girlfriends is whether we all drink too much and/or how much drinking really is too much? A glass of wine in our 20’s has become a bottle of wine in our 40’s to 50’s, after husbands, kids and … Continue reading Are You Habitually Over-Drinking?
It’s What’s For Dinner! Ingredients: 1-pound baked boneless skinless chicken breasts (4 breasts) [or for busy Moms, 1 pound leftover rotisserie chicken] 1 cup Arborio Rice 3 Tbsp olive oil 3 cups chicken broth 1 Tbsp Parmesan Mediterranean Veggie Roaster Seasoning Blend (or your favorite pasta seasoning) (optional) 10 ounces (1 bag) frozen cubed butternut squash … Continue reading Chicken Risotto
As millions of Americans hit the beach this summer, I wanted to share these safety tips from the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. Puncture wounds and cuts: Wear shoes to protect your feet from puncture wounds and cuts caused by sea shells, broken glass and other sharp objects. Don’t go in the water … Continue reading Don’t Let Your Feet Ruin Your Day at the Beach
It’s What’s for Dinner! Ingredients: 2 Tbsp olive oil 3 Tbsp kale pesto 4 cloves of garlic minced (4-5 tsp) 5 cups spiralized zucchini noodles (3 med zucchini) 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb) chopped Optional ½ cup shredded parmesan cheese Directions: Two options: Bake chicken for 40 min at 350 degrees then … Continue reading Garlic Pesto Chicken with Noodles
Hydration is key to looking younger! Living in Texas, especially in the summer, it can be a challenge to stay hydrated. The debate is always how much water is enough? We know that being even mildly dehydrated can cause all kinds of health issues including fatigue, headaches, low blood pressure, increase heart rate, irritability, and … Continue reading How Much Water is Enough?
It’s What’s for Dinner! This delicious recipe is low-carb and includes fresh cilantro which is a natural blood cleanser, and acts as a diuretic helping you shed excessive water weight and lose the bloat! Ingredients: (Serves 6) 6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 pounds) cut in bite size morsels 1 can full-fat coconut milk … Continue reading Coconut Curry Chicken
I start every day the same way: Snuggle My alarm goes off and I immediately hit the snooze button and use that 10 minutes to snuggle with my husband (or my puppy if the husband had to go to work early) Prayer Morning meditations and prayer prior to even getting out of bed. I thank … Continue reading Want a Great Day Every Day? Start with a Fabulous Morning Routine!
My new book, Drop the S: Recovering From Superwoman Syndrome, was published in August 2021! So exciting! Available in Paperback, Audiobook, and Kindle Ebook version. Please share my story with the women in your life and the men that love them!
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It doesn’t matter whether you are the CEO of your family, a multi-million-dollar corporation or both; you can still get overwhelmed and experience the symptoms of burnout. In my recent book, Drop the S: Recovering from Superwoman Syndrome, I discussed my own personal journey through burnout. The inner drive that we must excel often leads … Continue reading Why is Burnout an Epidemic and What Can We Do About It?