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Cleansing and February: be patient!
In the past week, THREE of my clients have mentioned that they’re thinking about doing a cleanse soon. I totally get it: it’s February, winter is showing no signs of relenting, we’re plugging away at our New Year’s Resolutions but …
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DIY Blizzard Bootcamp
There’s a blizzard happening in my neck of the woods and it’s looking like we’re going to be stuck inside for the better part of 24 hours. All of my fitness classes are cancelled tomorrow and the gym is CLOSED. …
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Lactation Cookies
I LOVE working with pregnant people! My own pregnancy was such a discovery and learning experience: I was totally and completely nauseous the entire first and third trimesters but felt better than I ever had before (or since) during my …
Posted in baking, Chocolate, Diet, lactation nutrition
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Making Time
I am an avid exerciser. I have always made it a priority in my life, from dance lessons in high school to aerobics classes in college and beyond. It keeps me sane, tempers my depressive tendencies and burns off a …
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The Picky Preschooler
Overall, I really can’t complain about my kid’s eating habits. But that doesn’t mean feeding her doesn’t come with some challenges. My two biggest are getting her to try something completely new and the occasional hold out when she’s hoping she …
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Musing on calories
The NY Times just featured a look at 2000 calories in various forms (see it here) and it got me thinking about what exactly calories are and why we’re so obsessed with them. Chemically speaking, a calorie is the energy …
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Chocolate for Breakfast!
Yes, you read that right. I love chocolate! I’m not a coffee drinker, so I often get my caffeine fix with chocolate early in the day. Most often it’s a delicious section from a chocolate bar after my eggs and …
Enjoy All Those Holiday Parties (smartly)
I am not exactly the most social butterfly to ever flitter about. And yet, my December weekends and some week nights are already completely booked with parties. A few are back to back. So how does a nutritionist navigate all …