This time of year, the media is full of conflicting images. Enjoy Christmas treats and a big traditional dinner! Indulge, be merry, and have fun! Go to the parties, drink the champagne, and remember to buy lots of gifts! Oh wait, but the new year is coming, so do you have your resolution yet?? Eat everything now because in a week you won't be allowed to! Pick your new diet now! And save money, your budget needs it! Plus remember to not be stressed... If this sounds familiar, it's because we are CONSTANTLY being exposed to it everywhere we go. When you see those conflicting messages side by side it's easy to see that it's all a cash grab! Get people to spend a ton of money, over-spend, o

I hear you... you're ready to ROCK this holiday season! You want to have fun, be goofy, and do your own thing!! Not so fast... The holidays are almost upon us, and for some this time of year can be really hard. I feel you. Regardless of your traditions or plans, everyone faces stress this time of year and it seems to be magnified when it comes to health, self esteem, and body image! The holiday period is often a time of over-indulgence, guilt, spending time with people who are all too quick to shame based on your body, loss of routine, then at the end we decide to put a bow on top with a New Years Resolution that we know we won't keep more than a couple weeks into the year. Sounds... exciti