Holli Thompson

It’s summer, it’s bathing suit season, and it’s all around us. I grew up with it, in a family of 4 daughters. I’ve lived my life with it, as a woman who has lots of women friends. I hear it almost daily, as a nutrition coach. I’m talking about women complaining about their bodies; shining big, bright lights on their “flaws”, the parts that they hate, or that they wish they could change. Sometimes, it’s so prevalent, that if it doesn’t happen, it feels like there’s an elephant in the room. You can actually wait for it. Put a group of women together, especially in swim suits, no matter what they look like, and they’re compelled to self criticize; before anyone can do it, say it or think it first. I’m talking about smart, sexy, savvy ladies. What is that? Is it a way of bonding? Or is it a throw back to when the attractive female would get the strongest male, and the species would survive? Is this a primal instinct and if so, can we stare it down, smash it to the ground and move on, once and for all? I’m all for improving your health and your…

With grill season coming up, everybody needs an easy marinade to have on hand. This is Rancho La Puerta’s “Saturday Marinade.” Ingredients 1 ounce extra virgin olive oil 1 medium shallot, diced 2 cloves minced garlic 1 tablespoon fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried 1 tablespoon fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary or 1 teaspoon dried 10 ounces soy or Tamari sauce (you can also substitute coconut amino’s, a soy sauce alternative) Ground black pepper (I prefer cayenne for more kick) Preparation Mix ingredients This is perfect for: Vegetables, like onions, zucchini, peppers, eggplant, corn, poultry

I discovered this one day at Rancho La Puerta Spa in Mexico, when they mixed this up as a light afternoon energy boost. Simple, easy, and elegant as can be. Ingredients 1 cup fresh pineapple 20 ounces organic coconut milk 1 tbsp raw local honey (Rancho uses local agave) Preparation Blend with ice and savor.

Please join us for an exciting free event with Marc David – Nutritional Psychologist, best selling author and founder of the Institute for the Psychology of Eating. He’ll be interviewed in a free teleseminar by Holli Thompson, founder of NutritionalStyle.com. This event is an opportunity to take a beautiful leap forward with food. You’ll learn some of the powerful concepts from the fields of Dynamic Eating Psychology and Mind Body Nutrition that can help you create a more inspired and nourishing relationship with food. When: Thursday, May 3rd, 2012 at 8 pm (Eastern Standard Time) Here’s a description of this great talk that you won’t want to miss: Empower Your Metabolism with the Psychology of Eating So many of us understand the importance of good nutrition when it comes to looking great and feeling great. But despite a wealth of information about what to eat, we can still have our struggles with extra pounds, overeating, binge eating, confusion around cravings, appetite issues, body image challenges, and so much more. It’s time for some simple, straight, and practical strategies when it comes to eating and emotions. Marc David – Nutritional Psychologist, best selling author, and founder of the Institute for the…