Whoever said breakfast was the most important meal of the day was definitely on to something...but they probably should have been more specific as to what kind of breakfast. For some of us, the idea of breakfast consists of cereal and milk, or a scone or bagel with coffee, or a stack of diner pancakes with orange juice. And on occasion, when the mood strikes, I say enjoy the heck out of that doughnut without any shame or guilt! But, for those of us who make those choices dail

It's that time of year again, where we reflect on all the happenings of this past year. Thanksgiving is right around the corner and for many, its the only time of year we take a moment to acknowledge what we are grateful for. In my family, that was always part of the festivities- sitting around the table and each of us taking a turn to say what we are grateful for, before digging into the turkey! I think it's a wonderful tradition. But here's the thing: practicing the 'attitu

We all know getting adequate sleep can play a major role in our mood, productivity, and overall health. But did you know it can also mess with your appetite and make it challenging to decipher your hunger and fullness? Here's why: While sleep-deprived, your hormones respond in a big way to fight off fatigue. Your body will lower the hormone Leptin (the satiety hormone) and increase Ghrelin (the hunger hormone) making you scavenge frantically throughout the day for energy in t