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50
I turned 50 yesterday. When people talk about a milestone birthday like this, they usually say one of two things:...
Are We There Yet?
I vividly remember riding in the car with my parents on the way to the beach. My brother and I...
You’re Not Wrong — But It’s Not Right
I was once in a relationship where communication was a huge issue. One of my biggest frustrations was that I...
Misery Loves Company
You know that negative friend who calls you to complain about how bad her life sucks? The one who can’t...
Winning
I see it all the time — with my clients, my girlfriends, my coworkers, and my family members. And I...
Give Yourself an Out
In your quest to lose weight, how many times have you thought, “I’m not going to . . .”? I’m...
Spring Rolls and Perseverance
I went to an Asian restaurant a few weeks ago with a good friend, and we had the most amazing...
Let It Go
I love to watch my little girls play. They are utterly un-self-conscious. They are fully in all their moments and...
On a Binge
If you have a tendency to binge eat, it’s likely you “binge” in other areas of your life. We live...
Foundation, Fillers, and Filters
My kids love to take pictures of me when I’m not looking. And it’s horrible. They sometimes go the extra...
You’re the Best
Dietitians work with all different kinds of people with all kinds of issues. They work with patients with diabetes who...
Get a Visual
When I was in my mid-20s, working as an assistant in the marketing department of a large company, I saw...
Face It, Embrace It
This past fall was an extremely difficult time in my life. It was the start of what would ultimately end...
Show Up
I have a saying that runs through my head every single morning, as soon as my alarm goes off. And...
Balancing Act
I adore juicing. It gives me clear, glowing skin, my hair looks shinier, and it makes me feel like I...
Barriers and Breaks
If you’ve read any of my recent posts, you know that I’ve just come out of one of the hardest...
Write It Down
My high school physics teacher had an unconventional method for preparing her students for their final exam. She allowed us...
As If
How often do you get up out of your chair, stride confidently across the room, and think, “Damn, I look...
Shake It Up
I have a confession to make: sometimes I eat frozen food. And one of my favorite meals is Amy’s burritos....
Prep Work
I love juicing. It’s seriously the easiest thing ever. Provided you have a good juicer, you don’t even have to...
It’s No Big Deal
Do you remember that Jim Carrey movie The Truman Show? It was about a man whose whole life was a...
Tell Me What to Do
My girls hate math. I always excelled at reading and writing, so I’m not much help. They have math homework...
One Step Closer
Did you know that you’re always moving one step closer to or away from your goal? That means every thought...
Get Dressed
When I was in my early 20s at my first real job in Atlanta, my coworkers used to compliment me...
Feeding the Beast
The other morning, I was packing the girls’ lunches. I was putting some Milano cookies in a snack bag when...
Take 30
Don't do it. You do not need those cookies. They’re not even that good. [Eats cookies.] Why did I just...
Chicken or the Egg
It’s really easy to fall into the trap of making excuses. No one likes to admit it, but we all...
Upgrade Your Environment
I was working with a client recently, and I suggested that she start doing things like use her fine china...
