The MBF Blog

The holidays are a time of joy, family, friends, and traditions. But for many, they can also be a time of stress, anxiety, and overindulgence. If you’re looking to survive the holidays...

Written by Karen Kondor

I just returned from an ah-maze-ing vacation to Hawaii (The Big Island) with my bestie of over 30 years! We saw all the sights, did hikes on volcano rims, wanders through...

  Self-doubt is a common experience that can prevent us from reaching our full potential. However, with a growth mindset approach, we can overcome self-doubt and become our best...

by Karen Kondor

You may hear nutrition coaches talking about “maintenance,” or “sitting in maintenance,” or “ finding what your maintenance is.” And, you may...

by Karen Kondor

Here we go again - switching gears after the most normal summer we have had since the summer of 2019. Back to school, back to fall and winter activities. A change in routines.

DYK:...

by Karen Kondor

“May your choices reflect your HOPES, not your FEARS.”
~ Nelson Mandela

With all due respect to Mr Mandela, I would change this to read, “May your choices reflect...

by Karen Kondor

Whenever we want to create some change in our lives, we cannot expect that it will happen by magic. We need to take action to create the change we want to see. And, we must...

by Karen Kondor

Common question. And, a reasonable one, given that society has us believing that the number on the scale is the be-all-end-all, and is tied strongly to our worth as human beings.

I...

 by Karen Kondor

You’ve probably heard of SMART goals. But, what are SMARTER goals, and how can SMARTER goals help you with goal setting?

I learned about SMARTER goals in a Health...

By Karen Kondor

I recently listened to a podcast with a nutrition coach who self-described as “someone who doesn’t have the body of a nutrition coach.” She isn’t shredded,...

by Karen Kondor

A daily priority of mine was taught to me by my maternal grandmother: “Every day, do something for yourself, something for someone else, and something for your brain.”...

by Karen Kondor

DYK: there is a continuum for processed foods? And, not all processed foods are bad for you?

TL;DR: Not all processed foods are toxic, as social media may have you believe. Any food...