by Lauren Slayton | May 11, 2011 | Uncategorized
While I enjoy cooking and writing, I especially love the clients who come to my little Upper West Side office. In some way, every client comes to talk about food but you can’t talk about lunch without talking about life. One client, L, came to my office for the...
by Lauren Slayton | May 9, 2011 | Uncategorized
Back in January, a friend forwarded me one of those chain emails. While I delete most of these poems and puzzles, there is one type I like or am a sucker for. I like the questionnaires that asks crucial questions such as “coffee or tea?” or “best meal you’ve...
by Lauren Slayton | May 6, 2011 | Uncategorized
It seems rather intuitive that cranking up your exercise helps you lose weight. After all, if you’re burning more calories and eating the same way that would be the case. The problem that exists, that I refer to as “marathon syndrome” is that for some people...
by Lauren Slayton | May 4, 2011 | Uncategorized
I recently had a new client in my office. She was referred by a friend, another client we’ll call T. After greeting my new client and guiding her to my office, we sat down and I asked her what brought her in. Common answers to this question are “I have a...
by Lauren Slayton | May 2, 2011 | Uncategorized
I binged on Friday. My binge lasted the whole day and left me feeling down. I didn’t see it coming but once it started it was like a runaway train, I couldn’t get enough. Before you suggest I book an appointment with myself (or the other Foodtrainers) there’s...
by Lauren Slayton | Apr 29, 2011 | Uncategorized
On our Foodtrainers Questionnaire we ask new clients “what are your favorite foods (healthy or unhealthy)?” and “what foods do you dislike or prefer not to eat?” Blue cheese, beets, Brussels sprouts, spicy food, cilantro and tomatoes are often listed. The funny...
