NEDA Week, Day #1- What is an eating disorder?

February 25, 2013

It’s National Eating Disorders Awareness Week and to honor this I will be blogging Monday-Friday about topics related to eating disorders.  I’m passionate about treating eating disorders and encourage all people that are struggling with an eating disorder or emotional eating to get the help they deserve.  First up is “All About Eating Disorders”.   [...]

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Why you need my online weight loss program!!

February 6, 2013

Eat With Knowledge is so excited to announce that Online Weight Loss is finally here! I decided to create an online “virtual” nutrition program because I had a large number of counseling requests from people that could just not get to my Nyack office in person.  How could I help these clients even if I [...]

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Making Goals for 2013!

January 2, 2013

Cheers to 2013!  The new year is always a good time to look back and reflect on your life- career, family, friends, social life, health… all areas are important of course.  What are you happy with?  What could you change if you could?  What do you need to focus on to reach the next level? [...]

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Healthy Holiday Eating Tips 8, 9, 10

December 26, 2012

Merry Christmas!!! I’m a little behind on blogging as you can see by my effort to cram in my last healthy eating tips before the new year.  Luckily, the last tips all go very well together– it all has to do with changing your relationship with food. 8.  Move when you can:  Make exercise fun [...]

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Healthy Holiday Tip #7

December 23, 2012

#7.  Have a healthy snack before a party and offer to bring something!   When it comes to holiday parties, be prepared!!  My best advice is to never go to a holiday party extremely hungry- you will pig out on everything in sight.  Somewhat ironic, I always suggest scooping out the best food available at [...]

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Healthy Holiday Tip #6

December 19, 2012

Miss previous tips??   #6.  Eat your calories, don’t drink them   Before anyone realizes, someone could easily down a whole day’s worth of calories (usually around 2,000)  in just a few drinks.  A standard Starbucks White Chocolate latte drink is around 400 calories!!  Add whipped cream and add at least 75 calories on top [...]

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Healthy Holiday Tip #5

December 17, 2012

I’m so happy everyone is loving all of my healthy holiday tips!!  Remember you can use these all year long- not just over the holiday season. 5.  Watch portion sizes Enjoy your favorite food, but there is no reason to overindulge and leave a party feeling sick.  I recommend sticking to smaller plates/bowls/forks/spoons to help [...]

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Healthy Holiday Tip #4

December 14, 2012

Miss Healthy Holidays Tips #1, #2, or #3??   Here is the next one: 4.  Eat slowly and savor the taste and flavor of food. Truly get enough of what you need and appreciate all the flavors and tastes that happen as a result of our food choices.  I recommend trying to eat as slow [...]

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Healthy Holiday Tip #3

December 12, 2012

Miss Healthy Holiday Eating Tip #1?   Miss Healthy Holiday Eating Tip #2?   3.  Be Intuitive   The body tells you when it’s time to stop eating, not just when there is no more food left on the plate.  Quit the “clean plate club” NOW!  I use a “hunger scale” with my clients to [...]

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Healthy Holiday Tip #2

December 10, 2012

Miss Healthy Holiday Tip #1? 2.  Be Mindful Think about how you’re eating and what you want to eat, not JUST BECAUSE food is in front of you.  Plan ahead to check out what food looks especially good, and then decide what and how much to eat.  So many people eat on autopilot, especially around the holidays where food [...]

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