Portion size tool by Web MD
So, above is a very cool site from Web MD. I found it on another RD's blog and thought it was a great way to help consumers. It gives you a visual of how big or small your portion size should be if you are eating anything from a hamburger to a bagel to an apple. Many of my clients don't realize that a bagel from a bakery, can count as 4-5 servings of grains. That is almost half of the RDA for the day. Since the site has such great visuals, I think you'll have a good chance of remembering what your portion should look like the next time you grab a bite to eat. Since we have become accustomed to huge portions, this is a great tool to use to keep portion sizes in check.
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
Why I always recommend Yoga to my clients...
Yoga and mindful eating
The above link is why I love to incorporate Yoga into my practice. Yoga is not about how many calories you burn or how much you sweat (although both will happen) it's all about centering yourself and getting into tune with you body. It's also a great way to nourish yourself and do something that is a real treat for your soul. We get so bogged down in our daily routine of taking care of the house and the kids and the spouses, we begin to tune out completely. This is also why I can't stress enough the importance of clients taking "me" time. Even though you love your kids and spouse and house, it's impossible to begin to tune into your inner wisdom until you can take time, quiet your mind and Lord knows you can't quiet your mind with kids running around, or at least, I can't.
Creating a dream board is another great tool to begin to quiet your mind and let your intentions for your life begin to flow. My dream board contains some material things- like that new kitchen I want, but also some other important items like balance in my life, and more time with my spouse.
If you have never tried Yoga, meditation, or setting an intention (as with a dream board), I recommend you pick one and try it, although the 3 together is extremely powerful! I am on my 3rd dream board already because everything I had listed on number 1 and 2 have already manifested- except that darn kitchen...
The above link is why I love to incorporate Yoga into my practice. Yoga is not about how many calories you burn or how much you sweat (although both will happen) it's all about centering yourself and getting into tune with you body. It's also a great way to nourish yourself and do something that is a real treat for your soul. We get so bogged down in our daily routine of taking care of the house and the kids and the spouses, we begin to tune out completely. This is also why I can't stress enough the importance of clients taking "me" time. Even though you love your kids and spouse and house, it's impossible to begin to tune into your inner wisdom until you can take time, quiet your mind and Lord knows you can't quiet your mind with kids running around, or at least, I can't.
Creating a dream board is another great tool to begin to quiet your mind and let your intentions for your life begin to flow. My dream board contains some material things- like that new kitchen I want, but also some other important items like balance in my life, and more time with my spouse.
If you have never tried Yoga, meditation, or setting an intention (as with a dream board), I recommend you pick one and try it, although the 3 together is extremely powerful! I am on my 3rd dream board already because everything I had listed on number 1 and 2 have already manifested- except that darn kitchen...
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