If you find yourself on the "nice list," but you're not sure what to ask for, here are some great ideas for presents that can aid you on your journey to a healthier you.

The short weeks between Thanksgiving and Christmas go by way too quickly. I'd like to start with the cheesy "Remember the reason for the season" because it is very true. Also, there are so many social gatherings this month that the burn out can be a real thing too. When bopping from one gathering to the next, remember a few KEY survival tips...

Happy December!! This is your PSA to watch out for a very common condition that hits many people this time of year. The "winter blues" are a real thing, but the effect can be reduced by watching for the warning signs.

Instead of a healthy recipe, Lainie and I decided to give you a few "eat this/not that" tips for Thanksgiving. This handout has some great modification ideas. At the end of the day, enjoy your Thanksgiving!!! If you don't do perfectly through your gatherings, shake it off and get back after your healthy choices as soon as possible.

When we think of Thanksgiving, let's change our focus off

With 2 1/2 weeks until Thanksgiving, now is the time to start thinking about what you can do to get through the holiday that most revolves around food. Thanksgiving. I will be working with the JTH nutritionist, Lainie, to come up with great ways to get through this very important holiday without setting back your healthy lifestyle changes you have worked hard to make.

When I was 18 years old, I lost my mom to complications of diabetes. She was a full-blooded Native American and it is a medical condition prevalent in Natives. I decided my life mission was to help people realize that they have control over a disease like diabetes.

The JTH nutritionist, Lainie, is going to find a healthy recipe that we will feature the 4th week of each month. People often ask for specific recipes that they can make, rather than just encourage healthier eating. Here is the recipe for October...

There are crucial things that you can do to improve your chances for making permanent, healthy lifestyle choices...

I get bored easily. I always have. When I put together my work outs, I gravitate to the HIIT design. HIIT stands for high-intensity interval training. This is doing a specific exercise, for a short amount of time, at an aggressive level. After that short time, you switch to a different exercise. Typically, you can do 3-4 different exercises in a cycle, and then you would repeat that cycle 2-3 times.