After more than 20 years as a health professional, my philosophy has remained constant, but I have definitely revised my guidance regarding things like eating low-fat foods, calorie counting and intermittent fasting. In point of fact, some of the guidance I provide to my clients and even the messages I write about in articles are vastly different from what Read More

Since its inception more than 40 years ago, the month of May has served as a vehicle for highlighting the significance of physical activity, physical fitness, and sports participation. Participating in recreational sports leagues, going to the gym on a regular basis, taking after-dinner walks, and chasing your children or grandchildren around the playground are all valid and beneficial methods Read More

  A city of neon lights, crowded trains, and endless activities, Tokyo is frequently perceived as frantic and overwhelming. But if you know where to look, there’s another side to Tokyo. a gentler one. In this post, I’ll talk about three of my favorite quiet spots in Tokyo. When I want to slow down, wander around without a plan, and Read More

  The concept of body positivity has gained significant traction, and rightly so. What exactly is body esteem? Self-love, body-acceptance, and appreciation for all bodies are at the heart of this movement. Isn’t this what we all want—to experience self-love, grant ourselves grace and practice gratitude for what our bodies can do? At first glance, this movement is positive and Read More

Packing healthy school lunches can be challenging due to lack of time, your child’s food preferences and habitual patterns that often drive decision-making. For example, you may be in the habit of buying single-serving bags of chips and tossing them into the lunchbox. After all, it satisfies your kid’s cravings and makes your morning routine a bit easier—no decisions and Read More

Many women have traditionally avoided weightlifting because of the common misconception that it will make them “get big.” Fortunately, the power of this myth seems to be fading, as more and more women are turning to weightlifting as a means of improving their strength, balance and overall well-being. In 2004, only 17.5% of women in the United States participated in Read More

What is a lifestyle blog? Good question – and one that has been on my mind a lot lately… If you’re a regular Girl vs Globe reader (yay!) you’ve surely noticed that I’ve been posting about a lot more than just travel. Food recipes, fashion shoots, tips on how to be happy in your own skin – a really wide Read More

Due to the widespread misperception that weightlifting will cause them to “get big,” many women have traditionally avoided it. Thankfully, this myth seems to be losing its power as more and more women turn to weightlifting to boost their strength, balance, and overall health. Only 17.5% of women in the United States did strength training twice a week or more Read More

Due to the widespread misperception that weightlifting will cause them to “get big,” many women have traditionally avoided it. Thankfully, this myth seems to be losing its power as more and more women turn to weightlifting to boost their strength, balance, and overall health. In 2004, only 17.5% of women in the United States participated in strength training two or Read More

Many women have traditionally avoided weightlifting because of the common misconception that it will make them “get big.” Fortunately, the power of this myth seems to be fading, as more and more women are turning to weightlifting as a means of improving their strength, balance and overall well-being. In 2004, only 17.5% of women in the United States participated in Read More