by Amber O'Neal | Jan 6, 2015 | A path to healthier eating, Cafe Physique Atlanta, Cafe Physique Blog, diet, eating healthy, fitness, food, Nutrition
In our first Path to Healthier Eating post, we talked about menu planning and how you can utilize a strategy to make your diet easy and healthy. Gathering recipes and planning your shopping list is the first step in navigating your healthy lifestyle. It can be one of...
by Amber O'Neal | Oct 23, 2014 | Atlanta yoga, burn calories, Cafe Physique Atlanta, Cafe Physique Blog, cardio, exercise, fitness, healthy lifestyle, Prenatal & Postnatal Fitness & Nutrition, weight loss, wellness, work out, working out, Yoga & Pilates
Both Yoga and Pilates emerged in the world of Western health around the same time. In the 60’s, workouts of any kind were seen as the new-age hippy thing to do. Even jogging was considered weird. What were people running for? There were a lot of things that we...
by Amber O'Neal | Sep 30, 2014 | Cafe Physique Atlanta, Cafe Physique Blog, diets, eating healthy, eating out, empty calories, fast food, food, healthy lifestyle, hidden calories, Nutrition, weight loss, wellness
Obesity in America It’s no secret that Americans are fatter than ever. Even just since 2000, the obesity rate has gone up from 20% to 30.3% in Georgia alone. In fact, there isn’t a state in the US that has experienced an overall decrease in obesity rates – ever....
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 | Sep 10, 2014 | Atlanta personal training, Cafe Physique Atlanta, Cafe Physique Blog, Dietary Counseling, empty calories, exercise, fitness, Fitness Tips, healthy lifestyle, Nutrition, weight loss, weightloss, Wellness Coaching, Yoga & Pilates
Many times when individuals first plunge into the world of health and wellness, BMI is not the primary thing they think about. Maybe it’s a word you’ve heard from your doctor. Maybe you’ve heard some athletes toss it around. The bottom line is that BMI is a really...
by Amber O'Neal | Apr 14, 2008 | Cafe Physique Atlanta
AppetizerMake certain to include some of the “good fats” into your diet. Main CourseIt seems every week there is a new study that shows that there are newfound benefits to regularly eating Omega-3 fatty acids, or EFAs. So far, they have been found to reduce muscle...
by Amber O'Neal | Apr 2, 2008 | Cafe Physique Atlanta
AppetizerSimple tweaks to your workout routine can make exercise time much more effective Main CourseIf you want to get results but spend as little time in the gym as possible, you need to boost the effectiveness of your routine. Use these tips to slim down your...
by Amber O'Neal | Nov 12, 2007 | Cafe Physique Atlanta
Appetizer Don’t let cheating on your diet completely ruin your fitness plan. A minor setback will only turn into a major problem if you let it. Main Course The two worst things you can do after recovering from an eating binge is think that all your fitness time has...
by Amber O'Neal | Nov 6, 2007 | Cafe Physique Atlanta
AppetizerAll fats are NOT created equal. There’s really no healthy or practical way to purge your diet of fat 100%, so it’s best to get educated on the variety of fats out there and what they mean to you. Main CourseHere’s a rundown on the fats you will encounter...
by Amber O'Neal | Sep 26, 2007 | Cafe Physique Atlanta
AppetizerCommit to eating less of the food on your plate. Main CourseFor some of us, “Build it, and they will come” has turned into “Serve it, and I will eat it.” So much of what we eat is psychological. You may not even be thinking about...
by Amber O'Neal | Sep 21, 2007 | Cafe Physique Atlanta
AppetizerChange up your fitness routine more often – every 4 to 6 weeks to be exact. Main CourseSurely Benjamin Franklin had us in mind when he said, “The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results.”...
by Amber O'Neal | Sep 10, 2007 | Cafe Physique Atlanta
Appetizer Spend less time doing crunches. Main Course One of the biggest exercise myths around is that doing crunches or sit-ups will whittle away your belly fat. It seems to make sense. If you want a smaller stomach, do more ab exercises. However, it doesn’t...
by Amber O'Neal | Aug 31, 2007 | Cafe Physique Atlanta
Appetizer Think of food less in terms of “good food” vs. “bad food,” and more in terms of the actual number of calories you are consuming. Main Course A recent study shows that we tend to overestimate just how healthy certain foods and...
by Amber O'Neal | Aug 27, 2007 | Cafe Physique Atlanta
Appetizer Don’t eat more just because your friends, co-workers or family happen to be munching away. Main Course The power of suggestion is strong, so you might actually start to crave what someone else is having when you see them eating. If you’re not...
by Amber O'Neal | Aug 20, 2007 | Cafe Physique Atlanta
Appetizer Do more yoga. While this ancient practice is best known for its stress-relieving and flexibility benefits, some studies have found that yoga can also help reduce chronic pain. Main Course It’s hard to think about exercise when just making it through...
by Amber O'Neal | Aug 16, 2007 | Cafe Physique Atlanta
Appetizer Eat less of them, but don’t eliminate your favorite foods even if they are high in fat, sugar or salt. Main Course The most popular health & diet gurus don’t always seem to remember this, but let’s be real – eating is not just...
