Detoxing on a Paleo Diet: Yay or Nay?

Doing a detox? Fair enough.   Whether you’ve been on a weekend bender in Vegas for your best friend’s bachelorette party or are simply trying to ‘jumpstart’ a weight loss regime, creating a clean slate and starting over in terms of what you’re putting into your body appeals to many.   But is there any […]

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Are Cheat Meals the Way to Go?

Is it better to be strict daily and allow a cheat day, or follow an “everything in moderation” approach?   Cheating on your diet.  A little bit of everything, so long as it’s in moderation. 80% Paleo. Vegan before 4 P.M.… What?   It’s hard enough following a proper Paleo eating regime without adding cheat […]

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Mix Up Your Workouts Without the Burnout

Are you enjoying your workouts? Are they fun? Do they make you feel like a child at the playground, shrieking with joy and enjoying the simple pleasure of moving your body and feeling great?   Or, do you feel they’re form of punishment and you find you’ll let any little excuse be reason enough to […]

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Pairing Herbs and Meats

When it comes to cooking Paleoista-style, simple does not equal boring.   Even though I prefer focusing on the essence of the protein itself rather than hiding it under a Paleo(ish) substitute for a sauce, there’s one route that not only heightens the layers of flavor of your favorite protein, but also adds an extra nutritional […]

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Staying On Track and Deflecting Societal Pressures

You’re feeling great, you’ve lost weight, and you’re getting complimented on a daily basis that you seem to be exuding a certain glow. Cleary, you’ve found true Paleo diet living really suits you!   And then it happens.   You’re out with the girls and one friend, you know the one, asks why, now that […]

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Minimize Your IBS Symptoms

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) causes a variety of symptoms including cramping, abdominal pain, bloating, diarrhea, and constipation. People are typically diagnosed after exhibiting IBS symptoms for at least three months.1 This condition affects 25 – 45 million Americans,2 and until a little over a decade ago, I was included in that group.    Before I found The […]

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Stretching After Your Workout – Yes or No?

For many the end of a workout is the best part.    I fondly remember one private training client I worked with years ago who looked forward to the end of his workout.  He’d collapse onto the stretching mat, feigning sheer exhaustion, claiming I’d pushed him past his limit. He’d then happily announce that he […]

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