Do you embrace change? Or do you fear change? I like to think I embrace it. However, even though I say I embrace change, a…

By: Jessica Waclawski, Kara Wickman, and Penny Wilson I know it’s “only” October. I know you may not be ready to face the Holidays…

Have you ever tried to cut foods out of your diet to feel better only to not feel any different? Or, only a little better…

Our bodies don’t always like the foods we eat and beverages we drink. I’m sure this is no surprise. What can be confusing…

Are you tired of hearing, “You’re not as young as you used to be. You’ve got to expect to not feel as good…

Do you remember going in as a kid to get your inoculations? Vaccines? Do you love going in to the doctor’s office to get…

If you find something where it isn’t supposed to be, you take it from where it shouldn’t be and put it where it…

We talk about brain health, heart health, keeping our muscles strong. But, we don’t talk about gut health. Much. I mean, some of us…

The Magical Ingredient? Carbohydrates. When you’re working out for 60-90 minutes or longer, your body needs carbohydrates, or sugar, to keep  working. Yes…

I had a client in my office a couple of weeks ago. She is struggling with her weight. If she goes to a buffet restaurant…

Ironman Texas was this past weekend (Saturday, May 18, 2013). It looked to be a beautiful, if warm day in the days leading up to…

I had a client the other day who does her best to eat “perfectly” and get her husband to eat the same way. This is…

I was listening to the monthly audio provided in Success Magazine the other day. There was an interview with Sean Stephenson. Sean is 3 feet…

Triathletes are fun to work with. They are intelligent, love to learn, like to work hard, and follow instructions. One character trait that makes working…

On May 18, I participated alongside the “REFUEL | “got chocolate milk?TM” Campaign during Ironman Texas in Woodlands, TX. I was excited to see so…

Last week, I had the pleasure and thrill of attending an event where Joan Benoit Samuelson was speaking. Joan is a prolific runner who won…

This story is aimed at the ladies. Guys, you can feel free to tune in to the next post/newsletter. I know I missed National…

Erica Melling, is an intern in the University of Houston internship who is working towards becoming a Registered Dietitian. She wrote this post while she…

Last week, I talked about how the period from the beginning of October through New Year’s is a calorie and weight “Danger Zone.” This…

This post was originally published in 2009. However, I think it is worth repeating. . . with a few minor changes. October, November, and December…

What do you do if you are going to do a long race and don’t like the nutrition that is provided on the course…

This morning when the alarm went off at 4:30AM, I thought really hard about turning it off, rolling over, and going back to sleep…

One of my first blog posts was on using low-fat chocolate milk as a recovery drink. Looks like the research is continuing to show…

Does it seem like just when you get your good habits rolling and into a routine, something happens and the bottom falls out? Everything goes…

Many of my clients and friends struggle with the “I know what to do, I just don’t do it” syndrome. We know we should…

I had knee surgery last June and my rehab has been slower than expected. I have an entry for the New York Marathon in November…

One of the only TV shows I keep up with is “The Biggest Loser.” I do not agree with everything, but am also inspired by…

We are entering the training season for a lot of endurance and ultra-endurance events. A couple of key ways athletes can improve their performance…

Michelle May who wrote Eat What You Love, Love What You Eat has a great weekly newsletter. She starts last week’s newsletter with the…

I have seen a bunch of people lately who are trying to lose weight or change their body composition. They have a number for how…

Every body continues in its state of rest, or of uniform motion in a straight line, unless it is compelled to change that state by…

I went to the gym this morning – New Year’s Eve. There was only a handful of people there. What’s up with that? Isn…

In this crazy busy season, it is important to take time to enjoy – no relish – each day. I can hear you saying “Enjoy!…

You have probably seen the ads on TV that talk about the good bacteria in your gastrointestinal system (GI system). They are selling products that…

When we are trying to change a habit or behavior, and we think about doing something new, we often think, “yeah, but I always. .…

I write a weekly newsletter primarily about nutrition topics and, on occasion, other things. I’m re-printing last week’s newsletter here because it…

While getting more in touch with my body’s hunger signals and working on mindful eating, I am realizing all the ways I use food…

Have you ever been going along everything is going well – work is good, workouts are happening and fun, food is working well – then…

Do you ever wake up and “feel fat?” I bet most women know what I mean, and a few men as well. I started thinking…

After thinking I was done with marathons, I decided to sign up for the Paris Marathon. Its a business trip. . .really it is. I…