If you’re finally ready to put your fears behind you, get clean and healthy from the inside out, lose those lingering 5-10 pounds quickly and in the safest, healthiest, most [...]]]>

5 Days of “Clean Eating” with Lisa

Are you ready to make 5 days ALL ABOUT YOU and create a more beautiful version of your current self?

If you’re finally ready to put your fears behind you, get clean and healthy from the inside out, lose those lingering 5-10 pounds quickly and in the safest, healthiest, most effective way possible, but are confused by all of the information out there on cleanses, you won’t want to miss out on this opportunity to begin your detoxification process now.

Pushing our boundaries can be the best thing for us in terms of seeing transformation happen.

Whenever something feels a little uncomfortable, I say, look at it as an opportunity for growth!

• Boost your immune system (this means less visits to the doctor’s office each year)

• Lose your desired amount of weight

• Increase energy

• Elevate your mood

• Have radiant skin

• Release body toxins

• Get rid of cellulite

• Prevent disease

• Decrease food allergies

And do it all without any supplements, gimmicks or expensive products.

What if I told you, this lifestyle even involved sweets?

A typical dinner may include a warm goat cheese and basil pizza, with a fresh green salad, followed by some dark chocolate for dessert. Does that sound like deprivation? I don’t think so.

Experience what it feels like to cleanse gradually with proper food choices that taste delicious and don’t require putting your life on hold or feeling deprived. It’s about quality, alkaline foods which I will teach you about in these 5 days and how to add them into your diet to get rid of any imbalances that are keeping weight on and creating uncomfortable symptons in the body.

I’m absolutely committed to helping you reach a new level of wellness by adding in vegetable juices, cleansing foods, and making small diet modifications that involve taste, style and fun!

Are you ready to get started on this journey together?

Sign Up Now.

What you get:

My unique 5 Days of “Clean Eating” at-a-glance:

• 3 convenient 50 minute private phone sessions during the 5 days  (we’ll schedule these in advance in my calendar)

• Unlimited email access to me for questions, updates and ongoing support during all 5 days

• Vegetable juice recipes/resources, quick and easy meal suggestions and a basic grocery list to map out a food plan for your 5 days

• Plus a BONUS call in addition to your 3 other coaching calls, to be done after you’ve finished your 5 days, to talk about a transition plan.

I’m offering ALL of this for a special rate of $397 ($200 off, a $597 value) because I want so much for busy women and/or mothers to feel slim and sexy without having to put their life on hold. This unique, customized experience is catered to your needs and lifestyle and will give you all the nurturing and support  necessary for successful results, along with the tools and knowledge for a lifetime of sustainable clean eating.

The results?

The lightness and freedom you’ve been longing for, weight loss, glowing skin and finally experiencing what it feels like to live in a clean-celled body.

Take this first step to signing up now and Schedule a 20 minute FREE CHAT with me to see if this is right for you.

If so, we’ll get you signed up and on your way to a new you.

Get excited to marvel in not just the positive transformation of your own physical body, but in the burst of vitality that will carry you through each day by doing this life-enhancing work.

To your glowing, slim and sexy future,

Lisa

Try my favorite Ch-Ch-Ch-Chia Seed Pudding Recipe to get you back in bathing suit mode …

Chia seeds are not just for Chia Pets anymore, a popular gag gift in the 80′s. (remember that add?)

Hungry and healthy-minded moms always ask me for new ways to pack in nutrition with flavor and convenience-and chia seeds are a [...]]]>

Try my favorite Ch-Ch-Ch-Chia Seed Pudding Recipe to get you back in bathing suit mode …

Chia seeds are not just for Chia Pets anymore, a popular gag gift in the 80′s. (remember that add?)

Hungry and healthy-minded moms always ask me for new ways to pack in nutrition with flavor and convenience-and chia seeds are a great way to do this.

In fact, you may notice that many high-end New York restaurants are serving up Chia Seeds (Banana Split Chia Seed Sundaes at Quintessence, Pomegranite Fresca with Chia Seeds at Candle 79)

They are rich in omega-3 fatty acids, fiber and high in protein.

If you have it for breakfast, you’ll find that you’ll stay satisfied all morning until lunch. How great is that? Especially if you’re working, running errands or just did a yoga class or workout and need something nourishing and healthy, fast!

And it’s so sweet and delicious.

Chia Seed Pudding

1 cup chia seeds
3 cups almond milk
3 to 5 tablespoons agave nectar (or stevia if you prefer)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Pinch of sea salt

Place the ingredients in a bowl and stir well so there are no clumps and all the chia seeds are coated in milk. Let this sit at room temperature for 20-30 minutes. It will thicken into a delicious pudding, you’ll see! Cover and refrigerate. It will keep well for several days.

If you like quick tips like this, I welcome you to sign up for a Nutrition Breakthrough Session and take that first step to becoming an even more beautiful version of your current self (and rock that sundress or bikini).

Snack Balls

Perfect for that 3PM energy slump!

Makes  about  20 balls

Ingredients:

1/2 cup pumpkin seeds

1/2 cup sunflower seeds

1 1/3 cup organic raisins

1/4 tsp sea salt

Mix all ingredients together in a food processor until mixture sticks together easily.

Shape mixture into 1 inch balls by rolling with palms of hand.

Roll balls in shredded coconut (optional)

Refrigerate for about 30 minutes, [...]]]>

Snack Balls

Perfect for that 3PM energy slump!

Makes  about  20 balls

Ingredients:

1/2 cup pumpkin seeds

1/2 cup sunflower seeds

1 1/3 cup organic raisins

1/4 tsp sea salt

Mix all ingredients together in a food processor until mixture sticks together easily.

Shape mixture into 1 inch balls by rolling with palms of hand.

Roll balls in shredded coconut (optional)

Refrigerate for about 30 minutes, then snack away.

I’ve tried them with cranberries instead of raisins which are delicious, too.

Tip:

These make a great portable snack for kids. I take them along to play dates and happily end up sharing them. These also make a great sweet treat for moms after a healthy lunch or dinner.

1. In a blender or Vitamix, process into a smooth and creamy consistency bringing all flavors together.

2. Enjoy as a fun [...]]]>

Simple Key Lime Mousse

Ingredients:

4 limes squeezed
2 ripe avocado
¼ cup agave nectar (you can also use raw honey, 8 pitted dates or stevia for sweetness)
1/3 cup raw baby spinach leaves (optional)
a dash of pure vanilla extract

Directions:

1. In a blender or Vitamix, process into a smooth and creamy consistency bringing all flavors together.

2. Enjoy as a fun dip with fresh fruit slices or whole grain cookies or layer with fresh berries in a tall parfait glass.

3. You can also enjoy this nutrient-dense treat as an afternoon snack, a simple dessert or a late night snack when everyone is asleep and you have a moment to yourself. Moms or Dads, this is a nurturing way to transition into a relaxing evening.

Why is it so good?

Because it is raw, which means no cooking is required, it’s rich in live enzymes, minerals and nutrients. It’s gluten-free, sugar-free and made with fresh ingredients (only 5 of them!) and has lots of healthy fat from the avocado. Don’t let that scare you away!!!! We need good fats in our diet to properly detox and above all else, to live healthy, vibrant and long lives.

It also hits the spot when you have a sweet tooth. So go ahead, blend, scoop, dip and enjoy.

My husband has been taking bites right from the bowl in the fridge all weekend long. That’s a sure sign it’s good.

My 17 month old daughter and I like adding raspberries or just dipping with a shortbread cookie (Pamela’s gluten-free and agave sweetened cookies are my favorite)

If you want to learn more about easy and flavorful recipes like this that will give you the results and healthier lifestyle you want, let’s talk! Contact Lisa here

In loving support,

Lisa

I’m honored to be included in this year’s Integrative Nutrition’s 2012 Catalog (bottom of page 46) with many other alumni!

It’s amazing to see so many graduates making a difference and a buzz in the health world!

If you want to learn more about the school or check out the entire catalog, click here.

Here’s a chocolate shake, so nutrient dense, you can have it for breakfast!

This superfood shake is filled with antioxidants from the cocoa powder, potassium from the banana and will give you greater stamina, endurance, and mental concentration from the maca root.

What’s not to love about that?

It is so easy and so delicious.

Here’s the recipe:

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Here’s a chocolate shake, so nutrient dense, you can have it for breakfast!

This superfood shake is filled with antioxidants from the cocoa powder, potassium from the banana and will give you greater stamina, endurance, and mental concentration from the maca root.

What’s not to love about that?

It is so easy and so delicious.

Here’s the recipe:

Chocolate Shake

1-2 bananas (frozen, or if not using frozen bananas, just add a few ice cubes if you like a cooler shake)

2 tablespoons cocoa powder

1-2 cups almond milk (or coconut water)

1-2 pitted dates (or stevia or agave for sweetness)

1 teaspoon maca root

a sprinkle of sea salt (this brings out the chocolate flavor)

a dash of cinnamon

a dash of cayenne

Put all ingredients together in a blender and serve.

This truly is a decadent, delicious treat that will give you tons energy to power through your day.

I love the hint of cayenne that gives it a subtle kick.

Careful, once you make one, you’ll be hooked!

Have it for breakfast, with your lunch or as a dessert.

Note: If making for kids, you can leave out the cayenne and maca root.

If you want to learn more, I’m here to answer any questions you may have on how to create your slim & sexy lifestyle eating crazy, delicious foods like this.

Yes, you can easily get through a big eating day like this, dairy-free no problem!

Get this: there will be 1.25 billion chicken wings polished off as people watch the game. And [...]]]> Did you pick the wrong time to go dairy-free?

I’m here to help you through Superbowl Sunday which is among America’s top eating days, after Thanksgiving.

Yes, you can easily get through a big eating day like this, dairy-free no problem!

Get this: there will be 1.25 billion chicken wings polished off as people watch the game. And what goes best with those wings? That’s right, ranch dressing!

The original ranch is made with buttermilk and mayonnaise if you make it from scratch, but most people use the famous Hidden Valley bottled dressing which is shelf stable to 150 days or about 5 months. A rather scary thought.

So what to do?

Make this new and improved dairy-free buttermilk dressing recipe, that I’m not kidding, tastes just like Hidden Valley Ranch, and is nutrient dense, creamy and delicious.

You won’t feel like you’re missing out for one second.

It’s a great way to add heart healthy fats to your diet, too.

The cashews are rich in “heart-friendly” monounsaturated fatty acids that help to lower bad LDL cholesterol and increase good HDL cholesterol.

It gets it’s creaminess from the soaked cashews and pinenuts.

The onion powder adds that familiar “ranchiness” flavor we all love. I know I do

This is one of those dishes that you could put out for guests and not say a word, and no one would even know the difference.

Or simply make a separate dish for yourself and marvel in the fact that you get to have your cake and eat it, too!

This is what I love about healthy eating.

You don’t have to give in to foods that don’t match your beliefs, tastes or health goals just because it’s a special occasion.

“Buttermilk” Dressing

Makes 1 1/4 cups

½ cup raw cashews, soaked (10-15 minutes of soaking is all you need)

½ cup raw pine nuts, soaked

¼ tsp salt

¼ tsp onion powder

Juice of 1 lemon

2 tsp rice vinegar (or white wine vinegar if you don’t have this in your pantry)

¾ cup water

3 tbsp chopped chives (optional)

Blend all ingredients but the chives and some of the water in a high speed blender till smooth. Then drizzle in the rest of the water slowly (stopping every now and again to scrape the bowl) until the mixture has taken on a smooth consistency. Toss the chives in the finished dressing at the end and stir.

Want more tips like this that honor your health goals and allow you to stay slim and sexy all year long?

I’m here to help!

Click here to set up a time to chat with me, one-on-one. I’m here to listen to your challenges and personal health goals and get you the support you need.

Could eating like a snob help you look and feel amazing in 2012?

Based on recent findings, you may want to start eating like a snob now.

I read this entertaining article in Glamour magazine recently (my guilty pleasure while getting a pedicure) I have to say, it not only made some good points that I happen to [...]]]>

Could eating like a snob help you look and feel amazing in 2012?

Based on recent findings, you may want to start eating like a snob now.

I read this entertaining article in Glamour magazine recently (my guilty pleasure while getting a pedicure)
I have to say, it not only made some good points that I happen to agree with, but I think you’re going to be surprised how this way of eating can really be a delight.

If you’re having trouble losing weight or if you’re a chronic dieter and want to learn how to enjoy good food without gaining pounds or feeling lousy, this way of eating might be for you.

But first, let’s get real for a second, shall we?

We all like to invest in beautiful, glamorous and quality items for ourselves, like shoes, of course, and jeans that cost a small fortune, right?

Have you ever stopped for a second to think about what quality items you put IN your body as much as the quality items you put ON it?

So many women insist on processed, low-fat, artificial foods in an effort to control their weight and think they can eat more of them just because they’re low calorie or fat-free.

These low quality foods won’t satisfy you (or nourish) the way real, high-quality ones do.

Here’s the great news!

Ditch the fat-free puddings and yogurts and go for the real, full fat stuff instead and watch your weight drop.

This doesn’t mean spending more at the grocery store each week.
It means upgrading to better quality foods (ones with full fat, whole ingredients from healthy, natural sources) and needing less of them to feel satisfied.

Dieters may find this uncomfortable.

A study done at the University of British Columbia found that roughly 45% of women have restrictive eating patterns that experts refer to as high dietary restraint.
But get this: These women don’t weight any less than people who ate what they like.

How does eating like a snob work? Portion control.
This reminds me of one of my favorite sayings:

“Enough is a feast.”

You should stop eating when you’ve had just enough-not too much, not too little.

Eating like a snob promotes mindful eating and allows you to eat healthy, quality, flavorful items in moderation.

Here are some examples:

Ditch the diet cokes and the “100 calorie” processed snack-packs and go for fruit in season (organic blueberries are my favorite) with creamy, organic Greek yogurt sprinkled with cinnamon.

Lose the low-fat morning muffin and have a full egg omelet with some organic cheese and diced tomatoes.

Forget about another take-out dinner and roast a chicken (or pick up a grass-fed roasted chicken at your local health food store) with roasted vegetables, quinoa and a glass of wine!

I made my version of a “snob meal” to show you how it can be done in no time, without any hassles or overly expensive items.
I’m here to say it was so delicious and completely satisfying.
I love teaching this style of eating as I’ve been eating like a snob and maintaining my weight for years now and feel like it was the missing secret to feeling and looking good.
Clients love how this works for them, too!

My latest “Weeknight Snob Meal” (photographed above):

Sparkling water (feel free to add lemon or lime wedge)
2 egg omelet with raw goat cheese (use organic butter in the pan. yum!)
Organic, mixed green salad with grape tomatoes and homemade olive oil vinaigrette
Crispy roasted cauliflower with olive oil and sea salt
2-3 oz. pure dark chocolate enjoyed with a cup of green tea and stevia

How snobby is that?

If you want to learn how upgrading your food to more wholesome choices can work for you and help you reach your goals, let’s chat.
Book a Slim & Sexy Nutrition Breakthrough Session with me here. Can’t wait to hear from you!

Okay, are you feeling like me right now?

A little sluggish. A little worn down.

I’ve definitely been enjoying more “sexy” foods over the last week. (raw goat’s and sheep’s milk cheeses, dark chocolate, coconut macaroons and I even had a few bites of tender, juicy grass-fed chicken which I haven’t had in years)

It’s been a great [...]]]>

Okay, are you feeling like me right now?

A little sluggish. A little worn down.

I’ve definitely been enjoying more “sexy” foods over the last week. (raw goat’s and sheep’s milk cheeses, dark chocolate, coconut macaroons and I even had a few bites of tender, juicy grass-fed chicken which I haven’t had in years)

It’s been a great holiday week with my husband home and friends and family visiting.

Now it’s time to refresh, renew and start the new year rested and rejuvenated.

Approaching each day with excitement, purpose and energy is a wonderful gift to give yourself this year.

I’m here to get you started with a quick tip.

First, do you notice that once you start the “indulging” pattern, it’s not as exciting (or easy) to get back on the healthy track.

My body definitely craves some good clean eating right now, but my taste buds still want the more decadent stuff.

Can you relate?

If so, I suggest making  gradual changes back to healthy, clean eating.

Instead of cutting out foods completely or going cold turkey and getting too healthy all at once, simply upgrade your indulgent items one at a time.

This kind of transition allows you to rejuvenate, restore, and change your taste buds so you begin to crave healthier foods.

As my clients can tell you, this will produce results that last.

For instance, if you’ve had too much pie, icecream or chocolate ganache this past week, switch to a yummy, healthy and decadent chocolate pudding like this instead.

I made this at my “Slim and Sexy Moms Club” kick-off event in December and it was a big hit.

Mom’s loved it. Babies loved it.

It’s made with only 3 nutrient dense ingredients that will satisfy you and fill you up.

Chocolate Fudge Pudding

Makes one serving

1/2 avocado

6 pitted dates

4 tbsp cocoa powder

Blend all ingredients in a high speed blender or food processor and serve as is. This can be chilled in fridge (covered) for up to 3 days.

Good for both mom and baby (and husbands, boyfriends, anyone!)

Let’s make 2012 all about living a happy, sexy life in a body you love with foods like this.

When our food is on track, we feel more alive, sexy and positive and are able to enjoy our lives so much more. Isn’t that the truth?

If you’re interested in joining the Slim and Sexy Mom’s Club that meets once a month, we would LOVE to have you. Go here for all the info.

It’s all about convenient healthy eating for Moms and their families and connecting with other like-minded moms in a fun, relaxed, supportive, pampering environment.

Come to this exclusive, one-of-a-kind club with your challenges and leave with practical solutions to apply to your busy lifestyle.

If you’re interested in creating a customized health plan for yourself to kick off the New Year in style, book your Slim and Sexy Breakthrough Session here and let’s chat about  your personal health goals for 2012 and see if we’re a good fit.

I am so excited for the year ahead and what’s possible for all of us.

Happy New Year!