PS 1000 Program

Mindful eating is the practice of cultivating awareness around food and your relationship with food. It teaches how to be present during meals and how to play close attention to how foods affect us not only physically, but mentally and emotionally, as well. On another (and perhaps evermore important) level, mindful eating teaches us how to reconnect with the pure joy of eating and allow this to influence a healthy relationship and gratitude for food. By nature, children are curious and joyful when it comes to food, especially when they are little and being introduced to new foods, every day. Sadly, studies have shown that a shockingly high percentage of kids in grades 3-6 are unhappy with and wanting to change their bodies (especially girls) ( 1 ). Factors outside of the home such as the media play a big role, but attitudes towards food learned at home are critical in fostering a healthy relationship to food (and self esteem) in your children. Really, similar rules apply to y...

A rut, slump, or just a complete stall in your active life can feel downright uninspiring and sad. Your energy levels plummet and your brain is not releasing the positive endorphins that make you happy.  Sometimes, it may feel like you will never be able to fully get out of the rut you have gotten into, but don’t think so fast! It’s easy to get caught up in your own world with no regard to what other people are doing. It may be a good time to step away from your normal routine and thought processes, and dive into a new way of life (even if it is just for a moment). This will not only leave you motivated to turn a new leaf over, but it will give you a fresh perspective on your goals.  Music This is cheap, and simple. When you get a good playlist going on your iPod, it makes you want to get up and dance (or even get out and run). Inspirational tunes, and words not only make you feel more energized, but they also can get you moving when you may not have wanted to otherw...

Life gets busy; lets just face the facts and own it. Sometimes the most simple and easy tasks do not get done leaving our weekends jam packed with never ending chores. Once those chores are completed by 8:00 pm on Sunday night, you can finally breathe easy until bedtime. Wouldn’t it be really great if those chores were quicker, and you had more time to actually enjoy yourself on the weekends, and feel prepped for the week ahead? There are ways around the weekend chores that will leave you feeling more organized throughout the week. When you are more organized in your week, it seems as if food choices become healthier, stress levels are down, and workouts actually get accomplished! The luxury. Here are a few tips and tricks that will give you more time throughout your week, so that you can actually enjoy the break on the weekend. Make A List This is so very important for a large number of reasons, so do not start anything before making a list. My sense of organization, and secur...

It’s no secret that dieting can be plain hard, and frustrating  at times. It is not like that all of the time, but there will be lows and highs with your journey to weight loss. I will outline some key tips to maintaining positivity while going through the PS1000 Plan whether you have 10 pounds to lose or 100 pounds to lose. The mindset is going to be the same for everyone! One of the biggest problems of going through a diet is to feel like you are alone with no support. This simple point will lead many people down the road of failure, so don’t be afraid to get connected to those who are also on the same journey as you are! Tip #1  Get Connected As I mentioned above, it is important to seek advice and camaraderie with people who are going through the same program as you are! If you are one of those people who need help with the program, you might be surprised to find you really just need a little support along the way. For some this comes easier and to others being soci...

Asparagus is a funny, yet delicious vegetable that everyone should learn to love and enjoy! They taste especially great in the hot summer months with a nice steak, burger, or even  Salmon Cakes ! You can grill them, steam them, or even saute them in a pan with a little olive oil for taste. No matter how you decide to enjoy asparagus, it is definitely good for you and it betters your health in a variety of ways! It does take quite some time to get your harvest of asparagus going if you are trying to grow them from scratch, so I recommend you simply purchase them at the grocery store! From seed to harvest it takes a total of three years to get asparagus, which is a long time to wait! [ 2 ] So who is the largest producer of asparagus in the world today? China. They are very patient over there! According to World’s Healthiest Foods, “ Recent research has underscored the value of careful storage of fresh asparagus. The key scientific finding here involves respiration rate. Like all ...

We have all heard about the recommended amount of healthy fruits and vegetables that we are supposed to consume each day. Do we actually consume that? What Does It Take? On average, 5 to 9 servings from this food group daily is suggested. Is the increased consumption of fruits and vegetables actually beneficial to weight loss? How much do we actually need, and what does a serving of fruits and vegetables actually look like? Are there other benefits to changing our diet? Simply put, fruits and vegetables are foods that are low in energy density, which means that they don’t have as many calories per gram compared to other foods like cookies, bacon, breads, jams, and cheeses [This means that eating more fruits and vegetables in place of those other food options reduces your calorie intake while still making you feel full]. That is a great step toward weight loss. Meet Your Daily Goal It may surprise you to know that only 1 cup of leafy greens, or half a cup of other c...