Turkey, lobster, sweet potato pie. Pancakes piled up till they reach the sky! I love the holidays, but they can be tough when it comes to your waistline. What is a person to do when confronted by such temptations? I am not immune to the temptation of the holiday feasts. But, after 12 years of maintaining […]
The first question people ask me is, “Jennifer, how did you lose 100 pounds?” For those of you in the Twin Cities area, you may already have heard one of my keynote programs that share how I lost the weight. But, I have good news for those of you who haven’t had a chance to […]
Did you know you can sabotage your hard-earned weight loss efforts by neglecting one critical element in the pyramid of weight loss? Weight loss is not just about eating less and moving more. While nutrition and movement might be two points of the weight loss pyramid, there is also a third. This third element encourages your […]
…It’s my birthday! I have now reached the esteemed age where it is no longer polite to ask me what age I am. I am old enough for alcoholic beverages, too young for menopause, and anonymously lumped into that catch-all category of “mom”. November has always been a time of change for me. That was […]
Every year, my husband participates in Movember. Movember is a beard-growing contest that runs through the month of November to support men’s health. He who grows the most (or most interesting) facial hair during this time wins! If you’re reading this post, you probably aren’t seeking tips for hair growth. You are reading this for […]
I have always struggled with obesity. As an obese person, I was often discriminated against for my size. I also felt uncomfortable in my own skin. When I was growing up, there was no awareness around obesity. People just scoffed at you and told you to eat less. Today, obesity awareness is all around us. I […]
This month, I celebrate my one year blogging anniversary. What an amazing road it has been! Over the past year, I learned how to craft an SEO-friendly blog post, learned how to use royalty-free images, learned how to publicize posts to my social media, and somehow kept up a consistent weekly blog. I have moved […]
You are a smart person, but there are some pretty vicious gym myths that are taking you away from your best fitness. Let’s bust those sneaky myths! Why Everyone Should Start Resistance Training from Jenn Espinosa-Goswami In my recent Slideshare presentation, I debunk common fitness myths. You know, the kind of myths that make you […]
Sugar is poison! It’s TOXIC! Most of all, we eat too darn much of it! Read on for why these are dangerous myths that could be making you feel miserable and ashamed of yourself. I’m sure you have heard all the hype about how sugar is the other white drug, or read the updated guidelines […]
When you were growing up, your mother probably told you to eat your veggies. If you were anything like me, you screamed, sulked, and argued before somehow choking down those nasty and disgusting things. When I reached the age of majority, I defiantly declared, “I won’t eat anything that’s GREEN!” Five years later, I regretted […]