Peg’s Blog
Food & lifestyle ideas to keep you healthy
Intermittent Fasting | Narrow Your Eating Time for Great Results
How will you get off the diet treadmill? Maybe it's time to do something that teaches you how to eat without dieting. And we'll too in the time factor too.
Why Plant Based Foods Are Good for You
Top 10 Reasons Vegetables Are Good for You
they are the major source of minerals that you cannot get from animal foods
they provide antioxidants that guard against early aging, cancer, heart disease and diabetes
they provide digestive fiber that supports the digestive system and bowel regularity
they are quite low in calories as compared with other foods
there are more than 100 vegetables to choose from
because of the fiber in them, they keep you feeling full
they provide a variety of flavors for the palate, including sweet, salty, sour, pungent and bitter
they are very inexpensive
they are one of the best foods for weight loss
they are part of a healthy diet plan
Summer's Coming - Are You Ready to Shed Your Layers?
Summer is fast approaching. The coats and layers come off. Is the shedding of the coverups something you look forward to, or do you feel a sense of dread that last year’s summer clothes will be just a bit too snug on you? Losing weight and gaining it back is demoralizing.
Habits
If you stepped back and looked at how you spend your day, what would you see? Most of us see a fairly predictable routine, with a few unexpected but manageable events peeking into our routine on most days.
In essence, most of our lives are built around habits. Some are very conscious habits while others may be things we haven’t given much thought to but we do them every day nonetheless.
Learn how habits may be the biggest indicator of weight and lifelong health.
Ladies - Stop Counting Calories (or Points)
Stop counting calories or points. High nutrient foods will keep you satisfied and not hungry.
Five must-have habits if you want to grow bolder, not just older.
Learn 5 habits that help you grow bolder, not just older. This toolkit of achievable habits will raise your consciousness and your success at being vibrant and vital all the days of your life.
Wisdom from a 6 Weeks Client
Simple steps, like having cooked grains on hand to form a foundation for your next meal, makes it easy to eat well at home.
Thyroid Dysfunction and What Kelly Clarkson Did about It
Thyroid imbalance is a common cause of weight issues. It is the Great Communicator of the body. Learn how to nourish and support this important gland.
Is Someone Meddling with Your Weight?
Do loved ones monitor what you are eating when you are trying to lose weight? Not helpful? Read more.
Why Can't I Lose Weight?
How can I possibly not know how to keep weight off after all my attempts? Let’s see why.
Diets Don't Work - The NY Times Health & Wellness Writer Jane Brody Tells Her Story
Eating healthy is the best way to manage your weight and your hunger.
See what NY Times writer Jane Brody says about her experience with dieting, and how everything changed when she began to eat healthy.
What Are You Doing to Maintain Muscle Mass, and Why It Matters.
Maintaining muscle mass has a one-two punch: strength and weight management. Check out how it works.
Be Beautiful Now
Don't wait until you reach that perfect weight. Follow Kathy's example and be your best self today.