by Amber O'Neal | Feb 17, 2015 | Atlanta dietitian, Cafe Physique Blog, diet, eating healthy, food, Nutrition, wellness
It’s been chilly here in Atlanta! With temperatures as low as 12 degrees at night – I’ve been craving soups to warm my belly. Soup is such a versatile dish to create and it’s incredibly easy to make. Make a large pot on Sunday and throw the leftovers in mason jars to...
by Amber O'Neal | Jan 28, 2015 | Atlanta dietitian, Cafe Physique Blog, diet, eating healthy, empty calories, food, healthy lifestyle, hidden calories, Nutrition
It’s almost time for the most highly watched television event of the year, and part of the culture includes over-eating and indulging on delicious snack foods. But just because everyone else is bringing cupcakes and cookies, doesn’t mean you can’t also include some...
by Amber O'Neal | Dec 29, 2014 | Atlanta dietitian, Cafe Physique Blog, diet, eating healthy, exercise, healthy lifestyle, working out
What if I told you there was a beverage that cleanses your body, helps you lose weight, clears your skin, helps allergies, energizes you, and lowers your blood pressure? What if I told you that I was referring to water? It turns out that the miracle shake we’ve been...
by Amber O'Neal | Dec 17, 2014 | Atlanta dietitian, Cafe Physique Blog, Dietary Counseling, eating healthy, eating out, food, healthy lifestyle, Nutrition, nutritionist, weight loss, wellness
We can do all of the physical activity in the world, but if we don’t sync our activity with a healthy diet, we’re not getting the full benefits of a healthy lifestyle. At the same time, we can spend hours preparing a family dinner, but if you didn’t start with whole,...
by Amber O'Neal | Sep 23, 2014 | Atlanta dietitian, Cafe Physique Atlanta, Cafe Physique Blog, diet, Dietary Counseling, eating out, empty calories, fast food, Featured, food, healthy lifestyle, hidden calories, Nutrition, weight loss, wellness
Alright, look. I know that at times it can be hard to find the time to create wholesome meals for ourselves and families. As the mother of three kids and the owner of a business, I am the first to admit that there are days when cooking a great meal is just really...
by Amber O'Neal | Feb 9, 2009 | Atlanta dietitian, fast food, food, Nutrition, nutritionist
AppetizerDeveloping healthy eating habits isn’t as confusing or as restrictive as many people imagine. The first principle of a healthy eating plan is simply to eat a wide variety of foods. This is important because different foods make different nutritional...
by Amber O'Neal | Jan 18, 2009 | Atlanta dietitian, Atlanta personal training, Atlanta pilates, Atlanta prenatal workouts, Atlanta yoga, weightloss, wellness
AppetizerMotivation will not magically happen. Your motivation will change from day to day. You have to recommit to your goals each day, tweak them to fit changes in your lifestyle and attitude and find new ways to motivate yourself over the course of your life. Main...
by Amber O'Neal | Jan 14, 2009 | Atlanta dietitian, diet, diets, Nutrition, nutritionist
AppetizerDiets Don’t Work. Stop wasting your time following someone else’s plan for you. Make your own plan based on realistic changes because if you can’t follow your chosen diet for the rest of your life, you’re wasting precious time. Main...
by Amber O'Neal | Oct 23, 2008 | Atlanta dietitian, Atlanta personal training, Atlanta pilates, Atlanta prenatal workouts, Atlanta yoga
…We’ve got to make the morning last Just kickin’ down the cobblestones, lookin’ for fun and feelin’ groovy. OK, that was a short departure from today’s post, but that Simon and Garfunkel song kept popping into my head as I thought about...
by Amber O'Neal | Oct 6, 2008 | Atlanta dietitian, Atlanta personal training, Atlanta pilates, Atlanta prenatal workouts, Atlanta yoga, exercise, Personal Training, weight loss
AppetizerExercise is known for causing the brain to produce chemicals that reduce stress, evoke feelings of happiness and increase libido. Studies show that couples who exercise regularly report better, and more frequent, sex with their partners. This is a huge...
by Amber O'Neal | Sep 15, 2008 | Atlanta dietitian, Atlanta personal training, Atlanta pilates, Atlanta prenatal workouts, Atlanta yoga, burn calories, exercise, fitness, weight loss
Appetizer At the risk of making it seem as if dedication and consistency are the only routes to successful weight loss, let’s acknowledge that there are exceptions to every rule. There is someone out there who lost weight without the commitment and without putting in...
by Amber O'Neal | Sep 7, 2008 | Atlanta dietitian, Atlanta personal training, Atlanta pilates, Atlanta prenatal workouts, Atlanta yoga, fitness, Nutrition, weight loss, wellness
AppetizerI know you’ve heard of it…the little magic pill you can pop to help accelerate fat loss, speed up your metabolism, block carbohydrates from entering your blood stream and trick your mind into thinking that you already ate. It’s not sold on street corners like...
by Amber O'Neal | Aug 17, 2008 | Atlanta dietitian, Atlanta personal training, Atlanta pilates, Atlanta prenatal workouts, Atlanta yoga, exercise
AppetizerOne of the best ways to work out on a budget is to exercise at home because it’s FREE. Main CourseInvest in a few pieces of inexpensive exercise equipment that will allow you to get a total body workout at home. – Dumbbells. Dumbbells are small,...
by Amber O'Neal | Aug 12, 2008 | Atlanta dietitian, Atlanta personal training, Atlanta pilates, Atlanta prenatal workouts, Atlanta yoga, burn calories, cardio, exercise, healthy lifestyle, weight loss, workout schedule
AppetizerMany of us have been trained to feel like we’re not working out unless we’re actually at the gym or using expensive infomercial equipment in our basements. The truth is that you can create your own workout anywhere, at any time. Main CourseYou...
by Amber O'Neal | Aug 11, 2008 | Atlanta dietitian, Atlanta personal training, Atlanta pilates, Atlanta prenatal workouts, Atlanta yoga, fitness, weight loss, weights, working out
Appetizer The residential real estate market, along with gas prices and the economy in general, is causing savvy consumers to cut back on their “wants” in order to afford their “needs.” In these situations, expenses that feel like splurges are...
by Amber O'Neal | Jul 26, 2008 | Atlanta dietitian, Atlanta personal training, Atlanta pilates, Atlanta prenatal workouts, Atlanta yoga, exercise, fitness, weights, wellness, work out, working out, workout schedule
AppetizerMake it to the gym more often. Main CourseSome days, you just won’t feel like working out. Maybe you haven’t been able to get as much sleep as you need or you’ve been having some stress at work or in your personal life. No matter the reason, sometimes...
by Amber O'Neal | Jun 29, 2008 | Atlanta dietitian, Atlanta personal training, Atlanta pilates, Atlanta prenatal workouts, Atlanta yoga, fitness, healthy lifestyle, work out, working out
AppetizerWhat you wear during a workout can make all the difference. Main CourseYour clothing has a surprisingly important role in the effectiveness of your workouts. If you aren’t comfortable, you are much less likely to give it your all while exercising. Keep these...
by Amber O'Neal | Jun 27, 2008 | Atlanta dietitian, Atlanta personal training, Atlanta pilates, Atlanta prenatal workouts, Atlanta yoga, cardio, diet, exercise, weight loss, weightloss, working out
AppetizerThere’s no secret to getting the abs you want. Main CourseA significant chunk of people start working out because they hope to get those movie star-quality abs. Unfortunately, that’s often a lot harder than it sounds, so it’s a good idea to keep these basic...
