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Turkey Burgers - with a sneaky healthy twist!

We are a grilling family. Even with living in Connecticut, we grill all year round. The grill just makes everything taste so much better...

5 Pillars of Energy: Food

In my practice, I work with my clients on 5 Pillars of Energy: Sleep Movement Thoughts Joy Food These 5 Pillars can either boost or...

Flexibility: the key to success

This past weekend, I spent a night in New York City with two of my best friends – our Mother’s Day tradition. It was a short getaway but...

Maple Pear Smoothie

Smoothies have been my go-to breakfast for years now. As a busy working mom they provided the perfect breakfast option when I was on the...

Life Lessons from The Greatest Showman

Friday night is movie night in our house. It's our time to decompress from the week and enjoy time as a family. This past week, my kids...

Your Body is Amazing

This past weekend I rode over 80 miles on my Peloton (yes, 80 miles on a bike that doesn't go anywhere!). It was a voluntary commitment....

Count colors, not calories

We have become a culture obsessed with dieting. With counting calories and macros, with restrictions and unnecessarily avoiding food...

Why diets don't work - in one simple sentence

Easter 2021 was very much like Easter 2020 in the Heagney household. We kept it low key - enjoyed time outside, a home cooked dinner and...

5 healthy snacks for weight loss

Snacking in between meals has received a bad reputation in today's world of diet culture, restrictions, counting macros and/or calories...