Foodtrainers’ Blog
My son stopped eating fries and I had nothing to do with it
I have two sons. One is more curious about nutrition; he’s currently is into acai bowls, helps Carolyn and I test recipes etc. Then there’s my older son. He isn’t super technologically-inclined but figured out Postmates/Shake Shack really...
How to Travel Without Gaining Weight
How to Travel Without Gaining Weight We love a success story, who doesn’t? We also love to travel. Recently, Lauren had a session with a client just returning from 10 days in Italy. Lauren: "So how was it?" Jetsetting client (JC): “I definitely didn’t deny myself, I...
I Was Lifted (and not talking levitation or any weird crap like that)
I started this week feeling like shit, full of self-doubt. I looked on Instagram (as if that’ll help any insecurity) and found that I had been tagged by Heather in Bowling Green, Kentucky. She posted a quote from LittleBook of Thin and explained she was home...
10% Happier? Maybe.
I’ve been reading more lately. I always read newspapers and have a stack of books on my nightstand but sometimes TV intrudes on my reading time. This past weekend, I read a ton and finished Dan Harris’s 10% happier. If you’re unfamiliar with the...
Our Memorial Day Must Haves
Our Memorial Day Must Haves Ah, summer has arrived and we are so ready for our upstate, Vermont, and out east escapes. Now that our Foodtrainers' Pre-Summer Squeeze weeks are winding down, we thought we would let you in on a few Squeezy secrets that will help you all...
F-Monday, here are a few distractions
I know there are a lot of blogs that do Friday roundups or “best of the week” lists. I don’t know about you but by Friday, I’m weekend-focused. I need inspiration on Monday. If you’re a “grab the bull by its horns” type of...
The best way to drink
TGIF! I don’t know about you but my week was super busy and today isn’t any exception.Monday night I attended a launch party for Bobbi Brown’s new book Beauty From the Inside Out. I contributed a section to this beautiful book, “About...
Last call to get Squeezing!
We have just the thing to help you shed any lingering winter weight, boost your energy and de-puff. Shimmy into summer this Memorial Day with new tips and tools, feeling great. Our 7-day (or 14-day for you overachievers) Squeeze program is email based....
People would rather talk sex (and STDs!) versus poop
I look thrilledLast week, I spent the better part of a day talking about IBS. IBS stands for Irritable Bowel Syndrome and there are two types IBS-C and IBS-D. C and D stand for constipation and diarrhea lest you think my work is glamorous. The panel I was on had a GI...
Tis The Season of Squeezin’
Spring is always a breath of fresh air. But if you’re in need of more than fresh air, maybe a fresh start, fresh plan or fresh program, we’ve got you covered. Enter, Foodtrainers’ Pre-Summer Squeeze weeks. If you're looking for more structure, intensive support or...
Me, meditation and a work in progress (without much progress)
I know the benefits of meditation and I’m in awe of those of you with a regular “practice”. I’ve investigated every form of meditation (or many). I went to a transcendental meditation info session but found it too cultish. I’ve done...
My actual family vacation versus the fantasy, social media version
We all know how a trip presents on social media is starkly different from how it really is. Speaking of social media, in my fantasy I'd be the person who disconnects when away, focuses on what’s in front of me and leaves the rest at home.One day on vacation...
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