by Ruth Schrader-Grace | Dec 28, 2017 | Article
With the emergence of the New Year, comes fresh thoughts and opportunities. One of the first thoughts for many is to lose weight and/or get in better physical shape. Why not do this all year long? Why wait until the first day of a new year to create a new beginning?...
by Ruth Schrader-Grace | Nov 2, 2017 | Article
On September 10, 2017 Hurricane Irma decided the Florida Keys was a good place to visit during the off season, a time when locals get to take a breath, catch up on everything and even get a little relaxation time in paradise. Although Irma herself has come and gone,...
by Ruth Schrader-Grace | Aug 25, 2017 | Article
A habit is an automatic behavior pattern regularly repeated, reinforced and learned rather than being innate. The Basal Ganglia is the part of the brain responsible for forming habits and the development of emotions, memories and pattern recognition. So how do you...
by Ruth Schrader-Grace | Jul 7, 2017 | Article
If you thought exercise was about looking fabulous on the outside and cool workout clothes, guess again. There’s a lot more going on that you might not notice immediately. It’s all happening on a cellular level. Researchers, recently have indicated how exercise...
by Ruth Schrader-Grace | Apr 24, 2017 | Article
10 Principles of Intuitive Eating Reject the diet mentalityHonor your hungerMake peace with foodChallenge the food policeFeel your fullnessDiscover the satisfaction factorCope with your emotions without using foodRespect your bodyExercise – feel the difference!Honor...
by Ruth Schrader-Grace | Feb 17, 2017 | Article
There are the breakfast skippers who assume skipping a meal might help them with weight loss. Some skip lunch because they are too busy at work or their day never seems to slow down enough to get a quick bite. However, rarely if ever have I heard anyone say they skip...