By Amy Rutherford Eating Psychology Coach Antibiotics: do we always need them? It’s getting to be the season when everyone (especially kids) seems to come down with something. And what do we usually do when we get a sniffle or … Continue reading
By Amy Rutherford Certified Eating Psychology Coach Nutritional Exploration Who here hasn’t heard of the “latest and greatest” diet/cleanse/shake/supplement being touted as a magic pill to give you what everyone most desires (insert sarcasm here): the perfect weight … Continue reading
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By Amy Rutherford Eating Psychology Coach Hello again! As promised, I’d like to discuss the last major toxic nutritional belief with you today: “If only I looked a certain way, then I’d be happy” I’m sure so … Continue reading
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calendar August 29, 2016
By Amy Rutherford Eating Psychology Coach Today I’d love to discuss yet another toxic nutritional belief: “The perfect diet” We are constantly bombarded by so many different diets: paleo, vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, grain-free, high-fat/low-carb, Atkins, Weight Watchers…the list goes … Continue reading
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calendar June 30, 2016
Upward Plank pose is a great pose for building strength in wrists, arms, glutes, and hamstrings. It also helps to stretch the chest and shoulders. Use this pose to add variety to your yoga practice.
Camel pose is a great pose to include in your home practice to strengthen your core, open the chest, shoulders and strengthen the back. This pose truly symbolizes opening our hearts to receiving and letting go of anything heavy – … Continue reading
I love Dolphin Pose for building strength in the upper body, most especially the shoulders. Continuing to practice the pose will allow you to become stronger in the upper body and core. With added flexibility in the hamstrings and hips, … Continue reading
Plank is a truly foundational pose and one of my personal favorites for building full body strength. It teaches us to “hold ourselves together”. Holding our own body weight is challenging. Plank helps to build upper body, core and leg … Continue reading
This pose is a great way to build strength in the legs, core and glutes – add in a few deep breaths and hold for a quick workout. I love adding the block between my legs to engage the core … Continue reading
After the birth of my fourth child, I had lost all core strength and my bladder was on a “no jumping allowed” status – even sneezing was cause for concern for me. Adding Boat Pose into my daily yoga practice … Continue reading
8 Week Yoga Program centered on weight loss. Strong, Balanced, Peaceful, Courageous – All these words describe how your body, mind and spirit can feel when you begin a series that combines a yoga program and mindful eating. The Joyful … Continue reading
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calendar January 7, 2014
Spice – and herb – up your meals! I have used a lot of spices to make this gravy. Everyday herbs and spices may do more than enhance the flavor of food. Relatively small amounts of dried and fresh herbs … Continue reading
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calendar December 27, 2013
Debra’s Mindful Eating for the Holidays. How to survive the Holidays without gaining extra weight!! NEVER GO TO A PARTY HUNGRY This is my steadfast rule that I follow year round. Before a party have a protein snack that is … Continue reading
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calendar December 12, 2013
The benefits of regular physical activity are numerous and well-documented. It has been said that if there was one pill to cure almost all ills, it would be exercise. However, the knowledge of how important exercise is for our mind, … Continue reading