5 Weight Myths Busted w/Dr. Linda Bacon
FAT. Overweight. OBESE. Morbidly Obese. WEIGHT. What’s your reaction to these words? Do they bring up judgments or negative thoughts or images and feelings? Maybe you feel uncomfortable or shame, hurt, pain, angst and frustration. They certainly did for me because I was taunted in middle school as ‘Obese Elyse’ – who would’a thought you could rhyme my name with such a […]
One Vegetable You Should NOT Be Eating
Just like orange is the new black or 30 is the new 20, corn free is the new gluten free! So why the heck would I tell you to stop eating a vegetable? Because I see a pattern. Here’s the deal. Gluten, corn and soy are all genetically modified crops. Specifically, about 80% of our […]
What is F.A.B. Health?
What does health mean to you? This is a fantastic question! Here’s why! We each have our own definition of health. It could be a way of eating. A lifestyle. A thought. A way of moving your body etc… Health is unique and individualized to the specific person. My definition of health will be different […]
6.5 Steps To Less-Stress Meal Planning
Let’s be real. Meal planning can sometimes suck. It’s stressful, takes time, preparation and planning, especially come holiday time! But, here’s the real meal deal. You wanna stay on your goals and keep feeling and looking the way you do, right? There is ONE crucial step to meeting those goals. You’ve gotta do what you need to do, and […]
7 Fabulous Reasons To Be Present & 3 Ways To Do it
The other day I was sitting with one of my mentors who I adore, and he brought up one of the most powerful tools and skills you can have for yourself and for others. The thing was, he didn’t talk about it. He was just doing it and being ‘it.’ This ‘IT’ is something that is […]
How To Make Groovy Rewarding Rituals
Hi Friends! Living your life doesn’t have to always involve scheduling, calendars and appointments! Let’s face it – sometimes all that structure can actually cause stress! But a little ‘soul structure’ goes a long way! Yoga, pilates, exercise classes, your mail, trains and planes all run on a schedule. So why do you resist scheduling time for […]
Cooking Creates Community
I’m writing to you after a fabulous and fun day with one of my amazing clients. I’ve gotta tell you we cooked up a storm today! Pancit (a Filipino stir-fry noodle cuisine to salivate over), cauliflower crust for gluten free pizza, gluten free apple cake and more! It was a blast! The best part was that […]