Let me break it down as simply as I can. Lets start with: Not all fats are created equal. Nature provides us with an abundance of fatty foods such as avocados, nuts, seeds and fish. These foods in their natural unaltered state have many necessary vitamins, minerals and omega-3s that provide you with proper brain and body function. When man intervenes with natures pure foods, things start to get ugly. Any fat that has been heated or processed no longer is a healthy fat (in general) and can become carcinogenic.

Can you see the difference between a fresh ripe avocado and a fried chicken breast? One was created in nature, the other altered by man. Again, not all fats are created equal. Avocado fat is completely different fat than that of a fried food and they should be treated differently. I recommend staying away from heated or processed fats (especially animal) if you are trying to be healthy.

Healthy plant-based fats can actually help you LOSE WEIGHT! Yes you read that correctly. My sister is a classic example of this. She recently told me that her weight has been steadily going down and the only thing that she really changed in her diet was eating 1/2 avocado in her breakfast smoothie every morning.

If avocados truly made you fat, than I would be packing on the pounds fast! In fact, I haven’t gained any weight and I include avocado in my diet almost daily. One additional benefit is much smoother and regular bowels movements—another key is losing or maintaining weight.

When people don’t eat avocados or stop eating them because of the fat content, they have been deceived by clever marketing campaigns. The low-fat, fat-free diet crave has probably been the longest standing one in existence. When food has been altered by man to have a lower fat content, there is generally more sugar added to enhance the flavor. And sugar, my friend, is one of the biggest enemies in regards to our health. That is what really is going to pack on the pounds, I’ll elaborate on that on a later time.

Fat doesn’t necessarily make you fat, it’s the wrong kind of fats that will make you gain weight and the right kinds will help you lose. 

An avocado a day, will help take the weight away!

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• Understand and reduce cravings
• How to enjoy your favorite foods without guilt
• Clear the mental fog and feel more alert
• Get rid of sluggishness and increase energy
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• Learn secrets to relationship bliss
• Help reach or maintain your ideal weight

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You could blame your partner for making you act the way you do. Maybe he or she is not trust worthy, perhaps not giving you enough attention or even his or her lack of self-care makes you upset?

What ever the case my be it is important to take responsibility for your actions. It’s too easy to look for external reasons why you have mood swings or fits of anger. But what if you looked to yourself? What if you changed something about you that made a difference in your relationship? Instead of trying to control others, how about controlling yourself and your actions?

What if you tried all those things and didn’t have success. There may be a missing key here that you have overlooked, and that’s food. Have you heard about the food-mood connection?

I remember a time in my early dating years when I would get very angry over petty little things like my man getting the wrong topping on the pizza for dinner. Sounds silly doesn’t it? Looking back I see how my diet caused mood swings which affected my relationship in a negative way. It really wasn’t about the pizza at all, it was about my happiness. At that time in my life I didn’t really care what I ate as long as it tasted good and made my tummy full.

I loved to eat sugar and carbs! With my moods being up and down, I had no idea that changing the way I eat would cause me to be a calmer, more relaxed person. Now I am aware and have made great strides in making healthy food choices. Occasionally I do go back and eat foods that are not good for my body or my moods, but it’s certainly not every day! When I do consume these foods I am in tune with my body so I can better control my emotions if need be.

If you are looking for support on improving your food and mood, so you can have an amazing relationship contact me today to schedule your breakthrough session.

For me, warm weather promotes being more active. You may feel the same way, or not. Some people love the cooler weather and hide inside during the warm months in the air conditioning. It is possible to lose weight during any season, but listen to your bodies needs or you may have to work harder.

This is why if you are a warm weather person, I suggest starting your weight loss plan now. If you’ve failed in the past, the key is to never give up and listen to your body. Although knowing what inspires you to exercise is only part of the picture.

Another reason I feel it’s easier for many people to lose weight during the warmer months is the abundance of fresh produce. Spring cleaning not only refers to your home, but also your body.  It is common for pollutants to build up in our system in winter and important for us to cleanse and detox.

Fresh produce such as strawberries, melons, greens, pineapple and watermelon all will help cleanse and support your weight loss. The warmer it gets the more I crave fresh food! It helps cool the body down, especially when temperatures soar.

Need support and guidance to start your weight loss program?
Contact me today to schedule your breakthrough session.

Hopefully you a lucky enough to live in an area where fuel is still under $4 per gallon, regardless those prices are still outrageous! I am here to remind you of a few simple tips to reduce the pain at the pump. Not everyone can afford to get a hybrid or more fuel efficient vehicle.

1. Drive slower. This one is a no brainier, but did you know that the EPA reports the that for every 5 mph over 60 your vehicle can guzzle an extra 31 cents per gallon of gas! When I see people speeding down the freeway at 80+ I think they must literally have money to burn!!

2. Ease the gas pedal and brake. Aggressive acceleration and hard braking at traffic lights/signs can deflate your gas mileage by up to 33 percent. Also you’ll be wearing out your tires are brake pads faster.

3. Turn off the engine. While you are sitting in the fast food line (why are you getting fast food anyway?!) or waiting at the drive-up ATM, idling for 10 seconds or longer burns up more fuel than restarting.

4. Properly inflated tires. Check your tire pressure at least once a month, but if you are too lazy do a visual inspection to make sure your tires are not severely deficient. Savings: up to 12 cents per gallon.

5. Keep your car tuned. There are many issues that can cause poor mileage. Be sure to change oil and perform regular schedule maintenance as well as fix problems before they end up costing you more.

6. Work from home. Ask your boss if you can tele-commute 1-2 days per week. Many employers are now offering this as an option due to advances in technology. Some travel long distances and with gas prices as high as they are it just makes sense that your boss is open to the idea.

7. Combine Trips. If you are used to going out shopping and running errands 4 times per week, why not reduce that to 2? Several short trips taken from a cold start can use twice as much fuel as a longer multipurpose trip covering the same distance when the engine is warm.

I know this post doesn’t have to do much with health, but now that I think about it, it actually does! Saving money can reduce stress and if you can work from home you can save time and the aggravation of sitting in traffic. That alone would increase my morale.

Think about all the kale you can buy with your savings