by Amber O'Neal | Mar 23, 2015 | Cafe Physique Blog
Three nights ago, my 5 year old told me that she loves animals and doesn’t want to eat them. I was not altogether shocked by her confession as I had seen it coming for a while based on a series of detailed questions about the source of meat. In fact, I was proud...
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 | Feb 11, 2015 | Cafe Physique Blog, fitness, healthy lifestyle, weight loss, wellness, work out
In the beginning of the marathon era, it used to be that those who ran, ran to win. Today, marathons are still a challenging hurdle for those who aim to set personal goals or even win, but the rules of who can participate have relaxed. Today, marathon runners include...
by Amber O'Neal | Feb 9, 2015 | Cafe Physique Blog, diets, eating healthy, food
Do you ever wonder what the fitness and nutrition experts at Cafe Physique actually eat? With 2 preschoolers and a toddler in tow every day, I’d be lying if I said we don’t partake in our fair share of Chick-fil-a. However, I consider those trips a part of...
by Amber O'Neal | Feb 6, 2015 | Cafe Physique Blog, diet, Dietary Counseling, diets, eating healthy, food, healthy lifestyle, Nutrition, nutritionist, wellness, working out, Yoga & Pilates
Have you ever read how various foods can be a cure-all for certain ailments? It’s true that the foods we eat have a profound effect on the way our body performs. Our body is naturally going to age and there is nothing we can do to prevent that; but the damage we do...
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 | Jan 20, 2015 | A path to healthier eating, Cafe Physique Blog, eating healthy
I hope your New Year’s Resolutions are all going well! Officially, most people have given up by now – the average end date for resolutions falls on January 17th. Hopefully you are still on the wagon, and even if you’ve fallen off – have the courage to hop back on!...
by Amber O'Neal | Jan 15, 2015 | Atlanta personal training, Atlanta pilates, Atlanta yoga, Cafe Physique Blog, cardio, exercise, fitness, working out, Yoga & Pilates
Made famous by companies like Under Armor and Nike, compression garments have become the most coveted athletic wear for modern athletes. Beyond the aesthetic figure hugging qualities that compression wear is known for, it also boasts benefits such as helping to...
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 | 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 | Dec 9, 2014 | Cafe Physique Blog, cardio, exercise, fitness, Personal Training, weight loss, working out, workout schedule, Yoga & Pilates
There is an important concept that we often ignore as we progress in our workout routines. Most experienced athletes know how vital long-term recovery time is to their routine, but still it’s often ignored. As a mom, I know the feeling of “Recovery? When do I...
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...
