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5 Strategies to Avoid Overeating at Thanksgiving

5 Strategies to Avoid Overeating at Thanksgiving

Oh yes, that day is right around the corner. The day where, whether you like it or not, you’re expected to chow down with reckless abandon. I’m talking about Thanksgiving, a holiday meant to celebrate the harvest and express our gratitude, but one that often turns into … continue reading

Post Baby Body Love (Part 1)

Post Baby Body Love (Part 1)

Years ago, I remember being asked by a man I knew through the Pilates industry if I ever wanted to have children. When I responded: “I think so – maybe in another few years.” He interrupted me to say” “You shouldn’t “ruin” your body because … continue reading

Lessons From the Blog

A few years ago I found myself questioning everything. I was juggling a very busy work schedule. Working in an extremely busy prenatal practice with one of the country’s top perinatologists, teaching Pilates 3-4 days per week, consulting for a number of gestational diabetes & … continue reading

How to Eat Clean When You Live in a Rural Area

How to Eat Clean When You Live in a Rural Area

If you live in a rural area, you probably get pissed when you see gourmet food blogs posting recipes with pea tendrils, watermelon radishes, exotic citrus, and heirloom arugula. How in the world can you eat clean when you don’t have access to that stuff? … continue reading

Cardamom Cashew Butter

Cardamom Cashew Butter

Every once in a while, I get these genius food ideas. It’s as if the perfect recipe just appears in my mind. Most recently, I was standing at the kitchen counter savoring a fresh batch of crispy cashews, still warm from being dehydrated in the … continue reading

What To Eat Before Pilates

What to Eat Before Pilates

Ever walk into Pilates class and wonder if you ate the right thing before your session, or worry that maybe you didn’t eat enough? I’m asked about pre-workout meals and snacks so often that I had to write a post about it. First of all, … continue reading