I head back to the office fully prepared to spend my afternoon devising a plan of attack. Once safely back in my cubicle, I G-chat my best friend Ally to share the details of my lunch. She quickly... Read more >>

Recently, I ran into a friend who dropped several sizes and who looks amazing as a result. Her secret? She walks a few miles every day, rain or shine. I admire this resolve, and she inspired me so... Read more >>

Although I am not a fan of resolutions, I am a fan of adopting new belief patterns. This is your assignment as the New Year approaches. Write down all the beliefs you have around food, exercise, and... Read more >>

When I tell people what I do they usually tell me about a friend, family member, or acquaintance who “struggles with their weight.” They also assume that weight gain was never an issue of... Read more >>

If there is one thing I have learned from dieting it is the less variety in my diet the more food I will in turn eat. It also shows me that if I don’t fill my weeks with a variety of different,... Read more >>

Do you feel stuck in your life? I knew I was stuck when my self-talk went from, “yeah Michelle keep it up, you’re doing great” to, “what are you doing, you’re in way over... Read more >>

We all know that exercise is good—from weight management, controlling diabetes, and cholesterol along with high blood pressure. It also helps prevent heart disease. The benefits seem endless.... Read more >>

Do you trust your appetite? If you don’t know the answer, think about this: If you were in a room full of all of your favorite foods, do you trust your body and appetite that you wouldn’t... Read more >>

Stress = Store Fat, Burn Muscle Relaxation = Burn Fat, Build Muscle There is so much research about the negative effects of stress on our bodies. I have said many times that I believe high... Read more >>

The endless parade of diet advice can be maddening. Cut the fat. Avoid sugar. Banish carbohydrates. Whoops—now some carbs are okay; just watch out for refined flour. Do less cardio. Don’t... Read more >>