What was once an ancient Buddhist meditation technique is now turning into one of the best stress-busters of the century. The purpose of Mindfulness Meditation is to help you quiet your distracted mind and become more in tune with the present, yourself and the...
Reality is incredible. Sometimes it is easy to get comfortable and lose sight of the wonders of nature or even our own body. When we turn into adults, a lot of us get so serious. We pass by fields...
Welcome to The Endurance Dietitian! If you’re like me, and define a large portion of your life with training plans, run clubs, “long-run-Sundays,” and chasing PRs, you’re in the right place. It seems daily we’re reading about the next...
There’s no class in high school which teaches us how to love and accept ourselves. They teach us maths (do you seldom if ever use that algebra you learned? Yep, me neither!), biology, history, etc. but somehow the school...
In such a fast-paced world, we often struggle with wanting to slow down and smell the flowers while feeling pressured to get ahead of the pack. All of the hustle and bustle of everyday life can leave us feeling...
To be honest, you don’t need an another list article going over the "10 things that will change your life". Each one may be able to help you, but trying to add ten more things to your mental to-do...
You're doing well--you found the right combination of foods and exercise that's helping your weight move in the direction you want it to. But then your progress slows, or maybe even stalls. You've hit a plateau. First of all, don't...
It dawned on me earlier this week that the only person in my life who would likely not try to sabotage me on purpose is my mother. Even friends - usually the closest - have their weak points, and...
Back in the cavemen days (and even just a few hundred years ago), people lived close to nature. Today, in the Western world, the majority of people live in busy and congested cities. Even those who live in small towns or...
  As a registered dietitian, my role includes two major responsibilities: 1) provide evidenced-based nutrition information in an easy-to-understand way, and 2) help individuals create sustainable healthy habits to achieve their wellness goals.  And while the former is incredibly important,...