By Barbara Broggelwirth, RDN, CDN Self-talk is our internal dialogue where we provide opinions about what we are doing as we are doing it. This self-talk shapes our perception of life experiences and can alter our behavior. If our self-talk is predominantly negative, negative actions are likely to follow.
By Melissa Buscetta, RD, CDN Have you ever considered that maybe your weight loss mindset is more important than any diet or exercise routine? We have long known that there is a mindset for success, and now we know there is a mindset for weight loss, too. Researchers have found that when it comes to succeeding in…
By Daphne Baldwin Kornrich, MS, RDN, CDN I need to lose weight. I have to exercise. I’m so stressed at work I should be meditating. We have all been there. Sometimes we need to stop, take a breath and think of small changes.
By Melissa Buscetta, RDN There’s always a new diet being promoted as the best approach to weight loss. Unfortunately, many of these diets involve eliminating foods that contain necessary nutrients. Some diets even cut out entire food groups. Many of these fad diets may lack major nutrients, such as dietary fiber and carbohydrates, as well…
By Melissa Buscetta, RD, CDN Intuitive movement is the practice of connecting with your body and its internal cues and using that awareness to determine what type of movement, how long, and the intensity you’d like to engage in. It also incorporates the concept of mindfulness by being present in whatever movement you choose to…
By Helaine Krasner, RDN CDN It’s easy to get distracted by the number on the scale. Many of us use it as the only measure of success in our weight management journey. It’s true that body weight is an important indicator of health risk and is definitely worth keeping an eye. However, focusing exclusively on the scale…
By Daphne Baldwin Kornrich, MS, RD Every year there seems to be a new diet that is going to help us get healthier. The Paleo diet, Raw Food diet, and Whole 30 are some recent examples. Another diet that is making headlines is the Plant-based diet. The good news is that consuming a plant-based eating…
By Erin McKenna, RDN, CDN Eating dinner as a family and involving kids in the process provides many benefits. It has been shown that children who eat dinner with their families tend to be more confident, have higher test scores and better vocabulary. Kids who eat dinner with their family also tend to eat more…
By Janet Domke, RN BSN Hippocrates is quoted as saying “all disease begins in the gut”. In the past few years, gut health has been linked to autoimmune disease, brain/mental health, and of course gastrointestinal health. When your gut is unhealthy it can cause more than just abdominal pain; gas; bloating/diarrhea. Because 60-80% of our…
By Erin McKenna, RDN, CDN It is very beneficial to teach your children the importance of exercise early in life. This will help them develop a lifelong habit of physical activity. Physical activity is not only good for keeping them fit and energetic, but it also helps with focus and social skills.