Nowadays, meeting up with friends and family seems to always be centered around food. Most of our social gatherings are at restaurants as it's fun, and also convenient to avoid the hassle of cooking and cleaning. But most of us know that restaurants specialize in making food look and taste delicious, not in making the food healthy. Plus, there are more temptations than at home, and it's more difficult to exercise self-restraint in a social setting. So naturally, a lot of people freak out about eating out when they're trying to be healthier and lose weight.
The good news is- it's totally possible to eat out and avoid packing on the pounds.
Read MoreWater with lemon is one thing that EVERYONE should be drinking. It's so good for you in so many ways! I like it warm, first thing in the morning, but even if you have it cold as a lemonade with a bit of stevia and ginger, or have it as a tea with herbs and some raw honey, you'll still get the amazing benefits.
Read MoreA filling nutritious breakfast is key to starting off your day right. And it's the best time of the day to squeeze in a good serving of greens, and most of the minerals and vitamins we need for the day.
So I love making smoothies with clean, nutrient-rich ingredients, that give me a good amount of morning energy (I no longer need coffee!), but that also taste amazing. Also, smoothies are so quick and easy to prepare- I throw the ingredients into my nutribullet, blend, and it's ready to go!
Here is an example of one of my favorites, which has raw cacao to satisfy my chocolate craving, without spiking my blood sugar as most other processed breakfasts would.
Read MoreWe've begun 2015, and we've all thought about our resolutions for the new year. Everyone has at least one goal in mind related to getting healthier, fitter, or reaching a target weight. But it's this time of the year when I see many people determined to try the latest diet, instead of focusing on longer term lifestyle changes.
Too many people are focused on calories in- calories out, and missing out on the true toxic, weight-gain triggers. Here are some tips that many people don't realize are KEY to losing those extra pounds, and more importantly, to getting your health on the right track in order to keep those pounds off for good...
Read MoreSo it's Christmas Eve and you're already feeling a bit guilty after the indulgent meals this past weekend from those holiday parties, and all that the excess wine and egg nog (or rum!) that has you reaching for some Advil.
If you want to get back on track to your usual healthy self, I have a few tips to help you. These tips will also help prepare you for the remaining festivities.
Read MoreMy name is Mariana Stabile and I'm a health coach. I practice a holistic approach to wellness, looking at all areas of my clients' lives and how they connect. Together with my clients, we explore the health concerns specific to them and their bodies, to find the right tools they need in order to achieve a lifetime of balance.
So what does a balanced lifestyle really mean and how does it apply to you?
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