1. Plan a fun mini-getaway trip with a friend. It can be anything, from roaming the streets shopping in an antique town together, going wine tasting or decking out in your best outfits and having a fabulous ladies night out! 2. Dig through all that clutter in your room and separate stuff into boxes for

These days, none of us seem to be getting enough water. The other day, my sister taught swim lessons, then had to lifeguard all day in the treacherous sun, with little to no water in her system at all!  This could be detrimental to our overall health and digestive system. It’s not just a lack

Let’s face it. We all have those days where absolutely nothing in the world seems like it can fix our problems. I mean, c’mon we’re not perfect; we’re only human after all. But those are unfortunately also the days we tend to look toward food to cure our problems, like it’s some kind of fix-all,

Just ’cause you’re trying to eat healthy, don’t deprive yourself of something you reallllllly want, whether it’s that melt-in-your mouth brownie or your mom’s homemade lasagna. Rather, have half of it and fill your plate with other healthy sides, like a fresh spinach salad, fruit or piece of grilled chicken or fish. If you completely

            When I went to Italy two summers ago, I was completely shocked when I sat down to eat dinner the first night. The food they served was nothing like the “Italian” food I was used to in the U.S.: huge portions of pasta and pizza loaded with creamy sauces, pounds

Upon rising, lay in bed for another 5 to 10 minutes to simply breathe. Close your eyes and try to put all negative thoughts behind you in order to make the most out of the new day. Then, for ultra relaxation, go into the yoga move known as child’s pose for up to a minute.

When you’re at a buffet like Whole Foods or a salad bar at a restaurant, fill your plate with 75% green, leafy vegetables. Then top the rest with a lean protein like tofu, lean grilled chicken breast or nuts and seeds. This will keep you full longest and help you from piling your plate with

            You’re aggravated beyond belief. You’re doing everything you possibly can to lose weight and get in shape but the scale isn’t budging and you still can’t zip that pair of pants you’ve been trying to squeeze into. What’s wrong? Don’t worry, there is nothing seriously wrong with you. Actually, a few small tweaks to