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Life Lessons From Losers

Have you ever struggled to reach a goal, or complete a long-term project? Have you ever wondered why others make it look so easy and you just can’t seem to get it done? I certainly have. I’ve been working hard to put together my first weight loss home study program; 12 weeks worth of pre-recorded…

Inspiration and Awe: Tips for Healthy Aging With Energy and Fun

Health, Health and Happiness, Wellness

As I jogged around my parents’ retirement community in sunny Delray Beach, I breathed deeply in gratitude. To be outdoors and have escaped the brutally cold East Coast winter, even if only for a few days, felt great! I smiled and returned the good morning greeting of the many seniors who passed me by, mostly…

Everyday is a new beginning!

Health and Happiness, Wellness

Twenty eight years ago, on another mild, sunny Monday morning, much like today, I went walking on the streets of NYC…in labor! Having woken to contractions in the early hours of the day, and already having visited my physician, he wisely told me, “Ellen, if I send you to the hospital now, this will be…

Love and Loss…Weight Loss Conversations

Health and Happiness, Weight Loss

The other day, while working with my monthly weight loss support group, a question was asked that I’ve heard many times before. Is it OK to talk to a loved one about their need to lose weight? This very delicate topic has come up with many of my clients. Having lost weight, and now experiencing…

Change Is In The Air…Or Is It?

Health and Happiness, Success & Accomplishments

With half of January behind us, how are you doing with those New Year’s resolutions you set? If we are to believe the myriad of emails I’ve received (and I’m assuming many of you have received as well) in the past few weeks, you, me, and everyone else is floundering. By the end of the…

7 Holiday Health and Wellness Tips to Make the Season Happier

Health, Health and Happiness, Stress Management, Wellness

The holiday season is upon us. Are you feeling the excitement and joy? Or are you in need of some holiday health and wellness tips? The Holiday Season: Excitement or Stress? The media would lead us to believe everyone is walking around relishing the season—music, parties, gifts, gatherings, and spiritual renewal. But for too many,…

There’s No Such Thing as Life/Work Balance!

Entrepreneurs & Small Business, Health, Health and Happiness, Uncategorized

This past month was a whirlwind of activity. Along with business as usual, I had the holidays, which means lots of company and cooking for days on end. I attended the Harvard/McClean University Coaching Conference, which took me away from home and office for four days. My younger daughter is about to leave the country…

Taking Care of You is Taking Care of Business

Entrepreneurs & Small Business, Health, Success & Accomplishments

This past weekend I attended an amazing two-day conference, Coaching in Leadership & Healthcare, which is hosted by McLean Hospital and the Harvard Medical School. If ever I needed confirmation that our personal self-care is intimately connected to how we conduct our business, I received it there. When 750 executive leadership coaches and health &…

Can Money Buy Happiness?

Health, Health and Happiness, Success & Accomplishments

I’ve a question for you…do you think money can buy happiness? As my career evolved from personal training to wellness coaching, I’ve been challenged to look at the many aspects of what makes an individual truly healthy and happy. Having a fit body fueled by foods that can provide energy to sustain us throughout our…

Energize Yourself Through the Summer Slump

Entrepreneurs & Small Business

Isn’t it ironic that when life is so busy, we run around taking care of business and thinking, “If only I had more time, I would…” Then summer rolls around, and for most entrepreneurs, life does slow down. Instead of enjoying the more relaxed pace, we become lethargic and unmotivated. Not sure what to do…