Oh boy, talk about the topic of all topics. For those of us of Mediterranean descent, it’s especially sensitive, but definitely one that needs addressing. Wait til you hear this one. So a new health food store opened up by me recently called Earth Fare, and let’s just say EF and I have become BFF’s. …
How Pleasure Fuels My Metabolic Power
For a long while, I’ve been on a quest to prove what my mentor, Marc David, taught me about pleasure. He swears by Vitamin P (p for pleasure) and claims that without it, it’s virtually impossible to lose weight. As a culture, we are programmed to believe that the more punishing our lifestyle, as with …
What’s Your Biggest Fear?
What do you think it might be that stops you from having what you want? It is not outside forces, conditions, environments or other people. It may seem that it is, but I promise you it is not. I talk with wonderful women who are unhappy, stuck and even know what they want to do …
Why Setting Boundaries Works for Weight Loss
Do you ever feel trapped, in a relationship, in a job, or even in the confines of your own mind? Setting boundaries is a big topic, one that deserves a lot of attention, and means a lot to me personally, because I used to never do it. But now, I consider it my #1 strategy …
The Truth about Cats and Dogs (and Weight Loss)
Have you ever noticed how easy it is for pets to lose weight? I have, and I’ve always been envious of it. A few years ago, my cat, Molly, who has since passed on, had a few extra pounds on her. She was a petite-sized cat and a few extra pounds on her was like …






