I was reading an article the other day about the stages of readiness. And a lightbulb went off. Maybe the reason so many of us are struggling to get motivated or to maintain diet and exercise practices is because we dont first identify the stage we are beginning from. The stages of readiness are pre [...]
This is what my client Cheryl has to say about working with me and her fitness journey: “ I began working with Jessica in the beginning of January 2020. Up until recently, I’ve always managed my weight and exercise. However once menopause hit, what used to work for me no longer worked. I was confused, I [...]
Nutrition can be overwhelming. We believe everything we hear. Since everything we have tried up until now hasn’t worked we are desperate to find the missing link. So when we are ready we begin obsessively talking to people or pinterest-ing ideas or watching Dr. Oz (he knows everything), inevitably we end up overwhelmed and confused. [...]
REALLY SIMPLE NUTRITION We are stuck home. The world around us is crazy. We are hoarding toilet paper and chicken. Who gives a shit about counting calories or macros right now? I hear you; I feel the same. I have done some major damage myself since this all started. But, eventually we've got to get [...]
Set Clear Expectations It’s important to have similar expectations for anxious children that you have for non-anxious children. However, it can also be helpful to proceed at a slower pace and make some accommodations. Setting clear expectations and helping your child create appropriate benchmarks to meet those expectations teaches your child that she/he can work [...]
These are trying times for all of us. Below is a post regarding anxiety in children, both in general and more specifically with regard to COVID-19. Don’t be afraid to discuss the coronavirus. Most children will have already heard about the virus or seen people wearing face masks, so parents shouldn’t avoid talking about it. Not [...]
