Wondering what's on the Health Coach's menu tomorrow? I'll start the day with the usual...green smoothie, then probably another one for lunch. And for dinner I'll try a little taste of everything...

Over the years I've learned how to relax and enjoy the day without worrying about the food.

Client Success Story

Dear Christie,

One of the best gifts I ever gave myself was the gift of working with you to improve my health. You truly love what you do and it shines through in your work. You are so insightful, caring and non-judgmental. When we first started working together my light was barely flickering and now it is shining brightly. I really appreciate your monthly newsletters and I am looking forward to your upcoming tele seminar. You're the best....making our world healthier...one person at a time! Thank you from the bottom of my heart for improving the quality of my life!

Margaret U.

San Diego, California

The average American gains 5 to 7 pounds during the holiday season. The flip side is that if you have the ability to cope with stress, you have the ability to tap into your metabolic power and keep the pounds off.

1. Have a plan. By having a plan (or commitment with yourself) in place you'll set yourself up for success. Know what you're going to eat for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

2. Don't deprive yourself of nutrition. Skipping meals deprives your body of nutrition and will set you up for a binge. It's better to eat 3 nutritious meals.

3. Be your own expert. There are enough confusing and conflicting dietary theories out there to drive you nuts! Learn to trust what your body tells you. When you start to feel full, stop eating.

4. Stop rushing around. You can eat the healthiest foods but if you consume them in a state of rushing, your physiologic stress response will cause a dramatic rise in nutrient loss and a huge decline in calorie burning capacity. So try your best to slow down this holiday season!

It only takes the body 1 minute to destress and move into a maximum nutritious metabolic state.

When you're in a chronic low level stress state it's hard to lose weight because your body is in fight or flight mode. So here's a special tip for getting out of fight or flight mode and getting into optimal digestion mode:

Sit in a chair with your feet on the floor and your hands in your lap. Inhale fully through your nose for a count of 5. Hold for 5 seconds. Exhale fully through your nose for a count of 5. Repeat 5 times.

Want to learn what else I've got in my bag of tricks for speeding up your metabolism and eliminating stress? Your invited to a "Boost Metabolic Power Breakthrough Session."

As you know, I'm passionate about being of service to smart, creative women like you! So I've created a special 30-minute session to help you stop the diet drama for good...

Ingredients:

1 bag fresh brussel sprouts, cut in half

1/4 cup dried cranberries

1/4 cup chopped onion

1/4 cup pine nuts

1 tablespoon olive oil

Pinch sea salt

Directions:

In a saute pan, heat olive oil to medium/low heat. Add onion and saute for 2 to 3 minutes. Add brussel sprouts and stir for 1 to 2 minutes. Add 1/4 cup water and cover for approximately 5 minutes. Uncover and stir in cranberries and pine nuts until heated through. Sprinkle with sea salt. Serve immediately or keep warm until ready to eat.

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