Water & Nutrition

While I keep educate my clients on the ins and outs of eating properly and drinking plenty of water, some highlights of my nutritional recommendations and are listed below. Be sure to check with your doctor before starting any new diet or exercise program.

Before we begin, please rememeber that MODERATION IS KEY! While I've outlined some of the "best practice" guidelines for acheiving a smoother, healthier body, I must take a moment to remind everyone that life is way too short. If you want to enjoy pizza, cookies or some ice cream, allow yourself. Counter it aftwwards with 16 ounces of water. Remember, life is about balance, so if you have some unhealthy moments one day, make healther choices the next.

My guidelines and recommendations are a healther way to live. YOU ARE IN CONTROL of your choices, and understand that you cannot live on sweets alone, nor can you really "live" by eating only healthy foods 365 days per year. My advice: Stay focused, not obsessive-- this way you can enjoy your new lifestyle changes! Eat well, eat smart-- and remember to eat regularly and drink your water.

Water. It's INCREDIBLY important, which is why it's first on this list. Drink 64-80 ounces daily, depending on your body weight and blood pressure. Also be sure to adjust for weather and exercise--on days you are sweating, drink a little extra. You know your body and when you feel good and hydrated. Get plenty of water but don't go "overboard."

Vitamins are great for replenishing your body -- visit your local health food store and find a good multivitamin to supplement your diet. Check with your doctor before beginning any nutritional supplement program.

Check out Fatfreekitchen's 35 Fat Burning Foods.

Cut down on salt and foods high in sodium. Read "Salted Away," an article written by Sally Squires for The Washington Post; Mar 8, 2005.

Read up on Cellulite Building Foods, an excerpt from my Endermologie Patient Guide.

Find out what kinds of foods are considered Non-Cellulite Building Foods in my Proper Nutritional Foods section.