by Amber O'Neal | Nov 24, 2014 | Cafe Physique Blog, diet, food, healthy lifestyle, hidden calories, Nutrition, weight loss, wellness
The season of generous eating is quickly approaching! As the weather cools down and we enter into cozier seasons, our appetites almost seem to switch to craving heartier foods. Don’t they? If you are hosting Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner this year, it’s the perfect...
by Amber O'Neal | Nov 24, 2014 | Cafe Physique Blog, eating healthy, food, healthy lifestyle
Happy Thanksgiving everyone! As we all gather around our dinner tables tonight and feast on some delicious foods, remember to take time to enjoy yourself and be happy. The holidays are often described as some of the most stressful times of the whole year – but why?...
by Amber O'Neal | Nov 11, 2014 | Cafe Physique Blog
If you aren’t getting fit for your body, do it for your mind. We already know that physical activity is an important factor in our daily lives. But many people don’t realize just how important exercise is for the body. Not only does daily exercise help to...
by Amber O'Neal | Oct 28, 2014 | Cafe Physique Blog, diet, eating healthy, empty calories, food, healthy lifestyle, hidden calories, weight loss
Halloween is just a few days away! For many of us, that means we’ll be handing out treats to the goblins and ghosts that stop by our doors. It also means that we have an increased awareness for the abundance of sweets that surround us. The kids will bring back bags...
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 | Oct 14, 2014 | Cafe Physique Blog, exercise, fitness, working out
Have you ever made yourself a promise that you were going to start getting in shape and start living a healthier lifestyle? For most people, it’s a promise that never gets carried out. Many people are finding that the best way to ensure that their fitness goals are...
by Amber O'Neal | Oct 7, 2014 | Cafe Physique Blog, Dietary Counseling, diets, eating healthy, food, healthy lifestyle, Nutrition, weight loss, wellness
Last week kicked off the beginning of National Vegetarian Awareness Month. In honor of vegetarianism, I think we should talk about what it is and what all of the fuss is about. I often get many questions about what vegetarians can and cannot eat. “But do they eat...
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 17, 2014 | burn calories, Cafe Physique Blog, cardio, exercise, fitness, Fitness Tips, healthy lifestyle, weight loss, wellness, workout schedule
It’s no surprise that walking is a healthy activity to engage in; and luckily, it’s one of the easiest. Research has proven again and again that even moderate physical activity helps to reduce the risk of a whole bunch of diseases. Heart disease, cancer, and diabetes...
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 | Aug 29, 2014 | burn calories, Cafe Physique Blog, cardio, Corporate Wellness, diet, Dietary Counseling, diets, eating healthy, exercise, fitness, Fitness Tips, food, healthy lifestyle, Nutrition, nutritionist, Personal Training, weight loss, weightloss, wellness, Wellness Coaching, work out, working out
Growing up, my family never had a scale in our house. Going to the doctor’s office was fascinating for me because I got to hop on the scale and see how big I had grown. I remember hoping to be just one inch taller, or just a couple pounds bigger so I could finally...