Author Archives: Tara Coleman
4 Weeks to Spring Clean Your Diet!
Spring is here, and with longer days and warmer weather it’s the perfect time to pack away some of the heavy comfort food and winter habits! First, a clean pantry is the key to a clean diet, so check out this video for some tips to organize your pantry and make room for the new. Next, follow this four-week plan to start cleansing your body and get ready for summer. Week 1: Flush with Water Water is the oldest and … Continue reading
Break Your Habit by Replacing the Behavior NOT the Reward
This time of year we are all trying to break habits. However, most habits have a positive reward. Think about the behavior that you are trying to replace and what positive reward you get from it. Then replace the behavior NOT the reward. Check out the video below for a more detailed explanation!
Plan For Your Hunger – Don’t React To Your Hunger
You’re going to get hungry. Every day. Over and over again. I promise! So let’s acknowledge this and come up with a plan. Each week I want you to take a few minutes and think about your schedule for the upcoming week. What do you have planned? Where are you going to be? And most importantly, what are you going to eat. Once you have this thought out run into the grocery store and pick up some food for the … Continue reading
Clean Out Your Pantry!
A clean, nutritious diet starts with a clean pantry! Today I want you to take 15 minutes and get rid of the old and make room for the new. Make sure to get rid of everything that is expired or that has been sitting in there for more than 6 months (seriously, you’re not going to eat it!). I certainly don’t want you to waste good food so if you have extra canned goods or non perishable items that you … Continue reading
Why Your Nutritionist Wants You to Go Back For Seconds, Thirds…or Even Fourths
Every year around the holiday season, I read articles about the best ways to fight holiday weight gain. They all have tips about eating before you go, bringing a healthy dish to share or making exercise a priority. These are all great tips! In fact, I recommend them. However, this year I want you to try something a little different. Instead of focusing on all of the stuff you shouldn’t have, go back for seconds! Let me explain… Typically at holiday … Continue reading
