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 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 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...
by Amber O'Neal | May 1, 2010 | healthy lifestyle
As the clock struck midnight on New Year’s, tens of millions of Americans pledged to themselves that this would be the year they finally got into better shape. Surveys show that this is overwhelmingly the most popular New Year’s resolution out there…...
by Amber O'Neal | Jan 10, 2009 | Atlanta personal training, Atlanta pilates, Atlanta prenatal workouts, Atlanta yoga, healthy lifestyle, wellness
AppetizerWillpower is fine for short-term progress, but long-term success requires planning and finding ways to feel motivated daily. Main CourseIn the past, a lack of willpower has been blamed for causing us to fall off the diet wagon, but new research indicates that...
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...
