by Amber O'Neal | Oct 18, 2013 | Cafe Physique Blog
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...
by Amber O'Neal | Oct 18, 2013 | Cafe Physique Blog
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...
by Amber O'Neal | Sep 20, 2013 | Cafe Physique Blog
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...
by Amber O'Neal | Sep 20, 2013 | Cafe Physique Blog
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....
by Amber O'Neal | Sep 20, 2013 | Cafe Physique Blog
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,...
by Amber O'Neal | May 31, 2013 | Cafe Physique Blog
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...
by Amber O'Neal | May 31, 2013 | Cafe Physique Blog
On any given day, I can come up with incredible excuses for why I need to skip a workout. And because of my profession, I get to hear some real doozies from other people as well. The top ones usually revolve around: Kids “I feel guilty leaving the baby” “Junior...
by Amber O'Neal | May 31, 2013 | Cafe Physique Blog
Café Physique doesn’t sell meal plans, but if I had a dollar for every time someone asked for one, I’d be rich very well off. So if meal plans are so popular, why don’t we offer them? Well, they rarely actually work. If we start selling things that don’t help people...
by Amber O'Neal | Apr 18, 2013 | Cafe Physique Blog
Probably. Definitely not. Possibly. OK, it depends. While there are hundreds of genes that impact weight, there are several known mutations that run in families and apparently predispose those who have them to obesity. Someone who is predisposed to obesity may have a...
by Amber O'Neal | Apr 18, 2013 | Cafe Physique Blog
With (sometimes) cheap, (often) chic fare, like arugula pizza, squash empanadas and fish tacos, the country’s 15,000-plus food trucks are rolling into virtually every big city and many small towns across the United States, including Atlanta. The food truck...
by Amber O'Neal | Apr 18, 2013 | Cafe Physique Blog
If this is you, don’t be ashamed. Maybe you should be a little embarrassed, but certainly not flat out ashamed (joking). First of all, you’re not alone. Café Physique was born of the idea that it’s simply hard to get to the gym regularly, so we get it. We’re...
by Amber O'Neal | Mar 28, 2013 | Cafe Physique Blog
After I digested my notes from the nutrition conference, I posted a quick synopsis of what I’d learned on Facebook, and a lot of my mom friends were interested in hearing more. While I so wish they could’ve been there with me to hear all of the awesomeness...
by Amber O'Neal | Mar 28, 2013 | Cafe Physique Blog
Earlier this month, I attended a statewide nutrition conference where I got to hear results of some recent research on childhood obesity. I started out listening to the presenter as a nutrition professional, but I ended up hearing her as a parent. Even my notes from...
by Amber O'Neal | Mar 28, 2013 | Cafe Physique Blog
I’m often asked about what I fix my family for dinner. When I take the time to describe the deliciousness, mouths water and my inbox is usually flooded with requests for the recipe. But when I’m in a hurry and dismissively say, “we eat a lot of...
by Amber O'Neal | Jan 12, 2013 | Cafe Physique Blog
“No matter how much you exercise, if you eat poorly, you will struggle not with just your weight but with your health.” I recently read this quote from nutritionist, Michelle LeSueur, on Facebook, and I couldn’t agree more. At Cafe Physique, we...
by Amber O'Neal | Jan 12, 2013 | Cafe Physique Blog
Like many other women across the country, I saw the movie Eat, Pray, Love with a large group of girlfriends. We followed up the movie with a lively discussion over Italian-inspired gourmet pizza. When asked about her “word” (you gotta see the movie to get this...
by Amber O'Neal | Jan 12, 2013 | Cafe Physique Blog
My sister despises soup, but I’ve always known that something is wrong with her. I love soup! It’s hot, filling, delicious, easy to prepare, and 1 can often contains a whole day’s worth of sodium. Oops! While canned soup is souper salty, the...
by Amber O'Neal | Nov 16, 2012 | Cafe Physique Blog
Food drives are plentiful during this time of the year, and most everyone wants to participate. However, all too often, donors are going through their cupboards pulling out all of the non-perishables their family doesn’t want – cheeseburger macaroni...
