I, Tanya Perri, am happy to announce that I am celebrating my 15th day on the Whole30. Yup, I’m half way through my healthy weight loss plan and I’ve learned a lot that I’m excited to share with other busy career professionals. Here we go: Soups Have Become My New Food “Bestie”: I was struggling with […]
After helping thousands of people lose weight over the last 25 years, I’ve determined the best diet for losing weight is… Don’t go on a diet. Ever. A ‘diet’ is a temporary thing. A shtick. Something you try for a while until you can’t stand it any more, then “go back to normal” because it’s […]
I’ve always been an active person. Dance, cross country, and soccer while growing up. Yoga and running as an adult. So, finding myself short of breath from walking five minutes and then jogging five minutes was humbling. On my first run after the birth of my son, I had to take it very slow because […]
“If you consciously let your body take care of you, it will become your greatest ally and trusted partner.” – Deepak Chopra I awoke excited because it was the kids’ first day of school. While I was excited for them I was very happy for myself and looking forward to the extra time I would […]
The daily recommendation for water for an average person for good health is 64-80 ounces a day. I get that. I mean I drink at least a gallon a day which is 128 ounces, not because I am told to do so, it’s because my body asks for it. Now, because I work out as often […]
From someone with a full-time career, it can seem impossible to stay healthy and active. A common misconception is the belief you need to go to the gym every day for hours to see results; but if you’re a busy career professional, a full-time parent, or a student with a heavy course load, you have […]
How many times have you tried to start getting fit and in response to your quest you hear “find something you enjoy?” While it can be annoying to always hear this, it’s the truth. Who wants to spend time moving and sweating while doing something they dislike? Frankly, you won’t do it or sustain it […]
Feeling burnt out? Do you feel like you’re on the sugar and caffeine hamster wheel? How do you break that cycle? The answer can be as simple as meal prep. You’ve read it a million times and it always looks easy and we have good intentions. The question is, how do you actually put a […]
Emotional eating, stress eating, andbinge eating—these words often create a sense of shame and guilt as soon as we recall last Friday night when we sat on the couch and ate a bag of chips for “no apparent reason.” But before you allow that guilt to sink any deeper, remember that emotional eating is something […]
If you’re like me, you are always on the run. Too often you may find yourself grabbing fast food, a quick sugar fix or something that’s processed—even if it’s a box of healthy crackers—to fill that craving. What I’m aware of, but slowly trying to adapt to, is the fact that cravings can lead to […]
