It begins when you walk through the door. You might blush and your knees might shake. You might feel faint when he asks you to take off your shoes. No matter what, you avoid eye contact at all costs. What follows next is the dreaded talk. It’s one thing to suffer the dreaded talk as […]
It’s the New Year, and you have resolved to turn a new leaf. After the excesses of the holiday season over the past two months, you are ready to lose weight for good. I applaud you for your resolve, and for your renewed commitment to health. You CAN lose those pesky pounds and become […]
She’s making a list, and checking it twice. Not he, she. While Santa Claus is busy rewarding little boys and girls, Mrs. Claus is busy working on improving her health. Below is a sneak peek of her health checklist for 2014. Answer the 4 questions on her checklist to kick off your weight loss plan this […]
Imagine that you become all excited about a new idea, you gather all the tools you need, and you register your payment information. Three months later, you are no longer excited and the tools gather dust. Worse yet, you forget about the payments you’re making every month until a full year later. If that sounds […]
While I was watching the American Music Awards, I realized that most of the female icons wore supremely short dresses to show off their amazingly skinny bodies. Maybe it’s because I write about weight loss, but I kept asking myself “How long did they stop eating to look like that?” As a child, I yearned […]
Thursday is national All You Can Eat Day, aka Thanksgiving. Most weight loss experts have been telling you how to cut calories, make healthier versions of your favorite comfort foods, or sign up for a Turkey trot for some extra calorie burn. Aren’t you tired of hearing what you shouldn’t do on Turkey Day? I know […]
Recently, I posted a Facebook survey on the challenges that we face when trying to lose weight. This survey is helping me to write the best weight loss e-book ever. While I have been blogging for over a year, I am intimidated by writing a book. That is why I reached out to my readers for their […]
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 […]
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 […]