Café Physique Blog

Eating for two? Maybe not

The most common pregnancy misconception is that mamas-to-be have permission to eat twice as much. The concept itself makes all the sense in the world considering that we’re making a new little human being. Certainly that should buy us a plate built for two,...

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Exercising while preggers

As a first-time mother-to-be, I have found it difficult to do anything lately. I barely have enough energy to get through the day, much less exercise. Sometimes I even have to close my office door  in between client appointments, or head to my car, to sneak in a much...

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10 ways to live out your wellness wheel

So what’s a wellness wheel? It’s a graphical representation of the elements that comprise personal wellness. Wellness coaches, in particular, often use them to help people focus on the areas in their lives requiring the most attention. There are dozens of...

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Finding balance during the holidays

My clients often ask how to make healthy food choices in the midst of the sweet & savory abundance of the holiday season. I personally try to approach the holidays with the age-old 80/20 rule. By intentionally consuming nutritionally balanced meals 80% of the time...

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Junk food cravings: Mind over matter

Junk food cravings can arise at any moment. Believe it or not, these urges can even strike health and fitness professionals. My familiar foes are anything fried, especially chicken (possibly due to Southern heritage) or fast food items (e.g. burgers, fries, pizza)....

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Start with an apple

Wanting to eat well is noble. In fact, healthful eating is the cornerstone of Café Physique. However, lately we’ve seen an increase in people asking us about secondary and tertiary nutrition topics when they have yet to master the basics. When my three year old asks...

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My favorite trick to fit in exercise

I’ve heard of and used many effective forms of exercise – some are fun…and others not-so-much. But I’ve come to realize that the very best form of exercise is the one you’ll actually do. Over the years, I’ve witnessed some pretty darn creative ways to fit...

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Beware of healthy restaurants

I love Chipotle. That’s no secret. The chain restaurant readily advertises its “food with integrity,” and who could argue with the beauty of hormone- and antibiotic-free meats and produce sourced from local suppliers. It’s beautiful. And...

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Does eating breakfast really matter?

I’m about to tell you how to avoid gaining up to ten pounds for FREE. Yes, that’s right. I’m offering this advice at no cost whatsoever. Yes, eating breakfast matters. While teaching healthy lunch and learns, I often hear that people just...

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Losing sleep can make you fat

I wanted to write this blog post last month, but I’ve been too busy and sleepy – both of which have proven to be detrimental to my waistline. And apparently I’m not the only one. There is a strong relationship between sleep loss and weight gain....

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Get your kids to eat more vegetables

Georgia parents have biggie-sized their kids, and that’s no joke. Almost 50% of the kids in Georgia are overweight & obese. Fifty percent. That means half of our kids are at greater risk of cardiovascular disease, bone and joint problems, sleep apnea,...

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Is healthy food more expensive?

One of the complaints I hear most often from clients who are committed to more healthful eating is that healthy food is too expensive. While my natural instinct is to deny that assumption, I have to admit that sometimes it is absolutely true – but not always. I...

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