by Amber O'Neal | Apr 30, 2014 | Cafe Physique Blog, Fitness Tips
Regardless of whether you’re just starting to get into a fitness regime or if you’ve been a regular workout-enthusiast for years, everyone has their doubts from time to time. Say you’re trying out a new move or a new machine of some sort; your unfamiliarity may cause...
by Amber O'Neal | Apr 24, 2014 | Cafe Physique Blog
By Michelle May, M.D. Many people have the mistaken belief that their problems with food are caused by what and how much they eat. Those are important but they only tell part of the story. In fact, what you eat and how much you eat are strongly affected by why you’re...
by Amber O'Neal | Apr 18, 2014 | Dietary Counseling, eating healthy, Nutrition
Eating healthy and working out regularly can become monotonous if you don’t switch up your routine every now and then. Your clean greens that you once loved have now become a total drag. Don’t fall back into old habits! There are easy ways to transform your boring...
by Amber O'Neal | Apr 12, 2014 | Cafe Physique Blog
For some, the belief that an MD should display professionalism, empathy, and consideration almost feels like a privilege that we, the patients, don’t have a right to assume. But after my latest good read, Your Doctors’ Manners Matter: Better Health through Civility...
by Amber O'Neal | Apr 11, 2014 | Cafe Physique Blog, Fitness Tips
Summer is quickly approaching and everyone is rapidly purchasing last minute gym memberships in order to get “bikini ready”. Sure, looking good in your bathing suit is great for your confidence but there are more reasons to get in shape than just for looks. Check out...
by Amber O'Neal | Apr 1, 2014 | Cafe Physique Blog, Corporate Wellness
It’s no secret that desk jobs lead to weight gain. Nip it in the bud and get in a quick workout routine to break up the grueling 9-5 work day. Studies show that frequent mid-day walks and standing resulted in workers losing an average of nine pounds as well as a...
by Amber O'Neal | Mar 19, 2014 | Cafe Physique Blog
By Michelle May, M.D. You were born knowing exactly how much to eat. Hunger is your body’s way of telling you that you need fuel. By reconnecting with your instinctive signals, you can manage your eating without restrictive dieting and obsessing over every bite...
by Amber O'Neal | Mar 14, 2014 | Cafe Physique Blog
Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDN) help people eat right by providing sound, easy-to-follow nutrition advice. And even if you already have a pretty good idea of what to eat, an RDN can help you turn that head knowledge into actual practice. Take our Rate Your...
by Amber O'Neal | Feb 12, 2014 | Cafe Physique Blog
Around this time of year, most of the emails we receive share a central theme: Everyone is looking to lose weight, keep it off, and develop a healthier lifestyle. While this is not the easiest undertaking in the world, it’s completely doable and certainly worth...
by Amber O'Neal | Jan 19, 2014 | Cafe Physique Blog
Your brain knows that restrictive diets don’t work, but every time your thighs rub together they start chanting D-I-E-T, eh? Well, here are seven things that happen when you over-restrict calories in an effort to lose weight: Your metabolism slows down. Your...
by Amber O'Neal | Jan 19, 2014 | Cafe Physique Blog
It’s the beginning of a new year, and resolutions have been made. Some will be met, a few will linger on before flickering out in mid-spring, and then there are the “others” – those resolutions that will explode in a blazing ball of glory by...
by Amber O'Neal | Jan 10, 2014 | Cafe Physique Blog
Eating healthy on a budget often seems like a daunting task. Whenever we get too tired, busy, or tempted by the latest advertised meal deals or dollar menu, it’s easy throw up our hands and proclaim that, “Eating healthy is too expensive!” but this is simply not...
by Amber O'Neal | Jan 10, 2014 | Cafe Physique Blog
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,...
by Amber O'Neal | Jan 10, 2014 | Cafe Physique Blog
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...
by Amber O'Neal | Jan 10, 2014 | Cafe Physique Blog
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...
by Amber O'Neal | Nov 27, 2013 | Cafe Physique Blog
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...
by Amber O'Neal | Nov 14, 2013 | Cafe Physique Blog
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)....
by Amber O'Neal | Oct 18, 2013 | Cafe Physique Blog
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...
