An important reality check for all of us. The FDA finally states that trans fats are no longer “generally recognized as safe” and are a major contributor to heart disease. What are trans fats? When reading a food label you may notice the words “partially hydrogenated oil” – this means trans fats. Food companies add hydrogen to oils which changes the … Read more →

Happy November everyone! I became obsessed with Delicata squash two Novembers ago, cooking with my dear friend Rosie. She mentioned Delicata squash and I smiled and nodded like I knew what she was talking about but really had no clue. I have always been intimidated to cook squash because they seem too difficult to even cut open, let … Read more →

How is your stomach feeling? How is your energy? Do you get heartburn often? Headaches? Feel puffy? Allergies? Are you bloated all the time and now so used to it you do not even notice it? Do you even notice when you have a stomach ache? More and more awareness and information is coming regarding our digestive … Read more →

I was thrilled to see I was quoted in an article in the Wall Street Journal a few weeks ago. Exciting to be in such a distinguished newspaper but more importantly, I loved being a part of a wonderful story. The article is a feature of Rodney Tafoya, a 49 year old bank executive who still actively pitches in amateur … Read more →

Today’s newsletter is about how to drink bourbon successfully through a sippy cup…kidding! Ha! Boy, many of you would like that! Seriously though, so many of us are dehydrated. I truly believe if everyone drank more water many of us would feel so much better. It can help manage weight, curb food cravings, decrease internal … Read more →

Hiya…just checking in with you all. It is October 1st! Wowza time flies when you are having fun. I love this time of year – my obsession with fall foliage can begin…it is sweater and scarf weather…cozy time for tea is a daily habit and cinnamon seems to fill the air a bit. The only … Read more →

I know I have been a bit MIA – my apologies – but I do have a good excuse…I got a new job! Don’t fret – still seeing clients at The Bay Club…but thought I would add some more goodies to my bag of tricks. I am working as a Health Educator at Stanford School of … Read more →

You are about to put of a fork full of food in your mouth….do you ever stop and ask yourself…”why am I eating this?” The first step in making any change in your nutrition or behavior is to find out why you are doing what you are doing. Do you keep going for coffee and sweets … Read more →

With this knee injury dragging on, I have become very good friends with the bicycle. I wouldn’t say we were never friends, but I couldn’t quite get the “runner’s high” from spin class and was having a hard time breaking a sweat when I was trying to workout on my own. I have been consistent and patient and … Read more →

Last Friday my client weighed in at his lowest weight ever! So exciting. Just a few more to go for his goal weight. This is a wonderful client who I have been working with for years, meet him weekly and very slowly but surely the weight is coming off. He has made fantastic changes in his … Read more →