Self Determination Theory
Self Determination refers to a person’s ability to make choices and manage their own lives. This is important for motivation because people feel more motivated to take action when they feel what they do will have an effect on what they are trying to accomplish. Self Determination Theory suggests that people are motivated to grow and change by three…
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How to Stay Motivated to Exercise This Winter
Staying motivated to exercise can be tough now that the cold weather is here and COVID is on the rise. It is understandable to want to stay curled up in a blanket with some comfort food and a good series to binge watch. To be honest, I think that doing this once in a while is fine, but you don’t want to forego your workouts. Staying healthy is particularly…
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Creamy Spring Vegetable Chickpea Curry
I got lots of great feedback when I posted this photo on Instagram, it is a beautiful dish! This recipe comes from Alexis from Hummusapien. I share lots of her recipes and many of them end up in my regular rotation. This dish is loaded with lots of beautiful vegetables and the curry is easy to make. I served this dish over black rice but any rice…
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Meet Albert Sanford!
Albert and I have been working together for about 8 years, and since the pandemic hit, we have been training virtually. Albert owns and operates the very best art gallery in Aspen called Gallery Maximillian, he has two ADORABLE dogs named Hank and Lucy, he loves travel, mountain biking and skiing. I love working with Albert because he is bright,…
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Interview with my sister Sonia DeFelice, MYWW-(Weight Watchers reimagined) Coach
My sister Sonia is a superstar workshop coach for WW - Weight Watchers reimagined. She started as a member of Weight Watchers for the first time nearly 15 years ago but most recently rejoining just over 4 years ago, and then was recruited as a workshop coach. Sonia is known in the company for leading energetic and inspiring workshops. Sonia and…
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My Pick for Best Health and Fitness Books of 2019
Reading is one of my favorite things to do. For all of you enthusiastic and healthy readers out there, I wanted to share some of my favorite health and fitness books of 2019. 1. “Why We Sleep” by Matthew Walker PhD. This is my favorite read of 2019. Sleep has not been something that our overworked and over stimulated culture values, but sleep…
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Summer Soba Noodles
A perfect dinner dish for a hot summer night. A super nutrient dish dish with bok choy, red peppers, carrots, scallions, buckwheat soba noodles topped with sesame seeds makes this dish high in fiber, calcium, vitamin C, vitamin A, and beta carotene. I often serve this dish with baked tofu or I get the grilled sweet chili tofu from Whole Foods and serve…
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Pan Fried White Beans with Lemony Kale
Sometimes I think you all must think I am the laziest cook on the planet because every recipe I post contains the words easy, and fast. I will be staying with the easy and fast theme with this recipe as well. : ) This is the perfect thing to make if you want a fast nutritious lunch at home or just want to throw something nourishing together after work.…
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Island Back Bean Bowl
Ok, I am really into "bowls" lately. I love them because you can get really creative and they come together quickly. I think about building them like this..... Start with a grain, such as rice, farro, quinoa, millet, barley or a non grain but something starchy like a potato. Add a vegetable protein like beans, tofu, seitan, or tempeh. Add at least…
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Getting Back to Meditation
I have been an on and off meditator for the past five years. I can be consistent for up to a year and then I can get derailed. When this happens, and I want to get consistent again, I consult my meditation teacher Candice Oksenhorn. I spent this past Saturday afternoon with her in her dining room reviewing various essential oils that could help support…
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