24 Longevity Products for 2024 Longevity as I define it is simply the ability to be able to continue to do the things you love at any age. Personally, I plan to live healthfully to 104 and have spent much of my life studying how. We have few role models for healthy longevity in this country. So over the remainder…
A New Year. A new opportunity to retain or return to a more youthful body & mind. As we step into the New Year, it’s the perfect time to reflect on our habits and set intentions for a healthier, more vibrant life. This year, let’s forget the ‘resolutions’ and instead keep it simple. Embark on a journey of living and…
Those who know me well know that despite my commitment to healthy eating and living, I LOVE my chocolate and last week, I promised a healthy chocolate recipe to go with your holiday feast. I’ve spent most of my life justifying my chocolate addiction. And figuring out healthier ways to prepare it along with what I need to do to…
‘Tis the season to be jolly, but it doesn’t mean we have to abandon our commitment to wholesome, healthy eating and living. Today, we’re going to unwrap the gift of mindful eating during the holidays. What if we could indulge in the joy of feasting while keeping our health goals in check? With just a little planning, it CAN be…
It happens almost every day. Someone sees me doing something they perceive as ‘difficult’ regarding diet or exercise. They say something like, “I just don’t have the willpower to do that.” Heres’ the truth. . . I too, have little willpower. Don’t set a chocolate dessert in my frig (or in front of my face) and expect me to NOT…
Yesterday, my real estate agent, good friend, and fellow coaching colleague, Jen Narragon (jenifer@cher.app) just flatly said to me: “So, Leslie, by when are you going to take some time for self-care.” Ouch! I could SEE the incredulous look on her face, despite the fact that she was actually on the telephone! Two things were immediately obvious: I knew full…
A friend asked me what kind of allergy testing I would recommend recently. When I asked a few more questions, I learned she’s not having any issues with food, with her environment, nothing, no skin problems, no symptoms of any kind. Curious, I asked, “Why do you want to do allergy testing?” “Well, I’m in my early 40’s, I’m concerned…
I’m anxious to tell you that I quit the #75Hard Challenge 12 days early. So for me, it was the 63 Hard. Why would I be anxious to tell you about my “defeat?” Well, partly because I don’t really see it as a defeat.I made a conscious choice not to continue.But mostly because I want to let you know that…
My friend and business associate Mary Cravets sent this out to her audience earlier in the week. Thanks, Mary! (Such a great win-win!) Great opportunity for me to expound on this way of eating and tell a client success story. Simply stated, the components of this diet; less animal foods, more plant foods, and little or no dairy feed the…
It’s the first week of January. The new year. I’m wondering, how are you doing? I mean how are you REALLY doing? Are you taking the steps that mean your health will be better next year than it is today? Unfortunately, in this country, people often wait till a crisis happens to change. Crises that are often indicated ahead of…