THE TFC BLOG

No matter how healthy, well-rested or well-intentioned you are, something happens to most of us at around 4:00pm. Yep, the mid-afternoon crash. Right about the time when you realize the day is far from over and there is still too much to do. Ayurevedic doctor Dr. John Dulliar explains this crash happens for good reason: If you haven’t had […]

Steve and I met at a wellness conference in the summer of 2015. His infectious energy, enthusiasm for life and exceptional motivational skills made him an extraordinary person. I even endured one of his gruelling bootcamp workouts (and survived). Steve’s story is one of perseverance and survival against all odds. I hope you are as touched as I am […]

The power of a good book is priceless. But how often do you have the best intentions of reading books that end up decorating your bookshelves instead?  I’ve scoured the shelves of the last remaining bookstores on my travels to New York and Sydney this winter and here are my picks for some healthy and […]

I crave this salad. When I serve it for dinner guests, I’m always asked, “What’s in this that makes it so good?” Well, here you go. My absolute favorite new dish. Why is this so addictive? To start with, it’s packed with veggies, crunch, chewiness, flavor. It has protein. Plus, it packs a dose of good-for-you fats […]

I’ve never been a fan of typical New Year’s resolutions. Studies show only eight percent of people achieve what’s on their list on 1 January over the course of the year.  We all have wishes, wants, and dreams. Yet, we struggle to commit. “I want to lose 20 pounds” is an admirable and aspirational resolution, but one that only sticks if you have a realistic and attainable way of getting there. So how do you […]

Brace yourself, this one’s going to get personal. I was 11 years old when I was first told I was fat. My mother, seeing my tears, took me to see a nutritionist and in 1989 that meant going on a straightforward calorie counting diet. And so began a decade-long struggle with my weight and a constant […]

Mush Panjwani is a successful trainer, motivational speaker and author who’s built his success from the ground up. I invited Mush to speak at a recent yoga, music and transformational evening we hosted at the KEE club and his message was spot on.  I’m happy to introduce you to Mush and hope you’re as inspired as I was […]

Farah Quinn is Indonesia’s foodie queen. And, as it turns out, she is also the sister-in-law of a close friend and an inspiring beautiful chef.  Through Farah I have been learning about the incredible light and good-for-you delights of Indonesian cuisine. With a few tweaks I’ve even made this raw and gluten-free salad kosher by eliminating the shrimp […]

Do you travel over the holidays and have trouble sticking to your fitness regime? Holidays inevitably become an “extended cheat meal”, and the flurry of parties and holidays means our planned workouts usually get dumped in favor of a sleep in. Good news! Dave Catudal is bringing the gym to you with his holiday workout […]