Thomas Jefferson called coffee “the favorite drink of the civilized world." But talk to a health coach and they might show you another side to coffee. Coffee’s got it’s benefits, but it also has drawbacks. I always take an individual approach with my clients and for some, coffee works in moderation, and for others, it’s not right for their overall health and wellbeing, especially if they are coping with or healing from adrenal fatigue, IBS, GERD, improper diet, high blood pressure, poor sleep, uneven blood sugar, feelings of stress, and all sorts of other conditions (see hindrances below). Here are some health benefits and hindrances to consider. Read More

I know what I like to eat. This may be a simple statement, but during my "dieting" days, I just ate the typical "diet" food like low fat cottage cheese, "lite" whole wheat toast with jam of course, not butter - oh no, that's fat, and the list could go on of foods I ate because I thought they would help me lose weight. I learned to eat the packaged diet foods and tried to enjoy them because I was motivated to do what I needed to do to lose weight. If you asked me what I liked to eat, or enjoyed eating, I didn't have an answer. There was nothing I really enjoyed eating when I was on a diet, except of course if it was a "cheat" day! My thinking was all wrong about how to be healthy. Enjoying simple, fresh whole foods have now sustained me and helped me maintain my weight without gaining weight back as I used to do whenever I stopped "dieting". Now, I just eat real food, mostly plants, when I'm hungry, until I'm satisfied. Read More