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Life is different right now, to say the least. Whether it’s juggling work-from-home and childcare, living in close quarters with our spouses, or being isolated from friends and family, everyone is experiencing major upheavals in their daily lives and schedules. Add in an endless barrage of pandemic news, disappointments and

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Tonight at sundown, Jewish celebrities like Natalie Portman, Scarlett Johansson, Adam Sandler, Sarah Jessica Parker and Jake Gyllenhaal will gather over Zoom for a festive, virtual Passover meal, or seder with traditional foods like matzo crackers, roast brisket and potato or apple puddings called kugels. For the eight days of

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If You’re Scared, Confused, Stuck and Struggling–There is a SOLUTION.  One of the biggest blessings in my life is that people share with me their stories. Their REAL stories. Their candid, brave, vulnerable, and secret stories. Skinny Jeans Get Smart & Skinny is a solution community for all who are emotional

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Over the next few days, those of us watching our waistlines will be bombarded with temptation. Around every corner there will be one candy kiss after another. Some may even find themselves dreaming about truffles, peanuts swimming in gooey caramel, and others of us will count chocolate covered strawberries to

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Hi Guys! I’m all about trying new stuff–it’s an important skill to master in your life. So is trusting your intuition. So today I’m going to practice both skills by changing up today’s newsletter content. This Wednesday I want to share with you something that I am LOVING, and that

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You’ve made losing weight your New Year’s resolution so many times it would take a Harvard Ph.D. to do the math. This year, it’s time to do something different to pull yourself together, and there’s no time to waste (It’s already January 8th!). Get going with these 8 steps: Don’t

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76% of Consumers Make This Holiday Shopping Mistake. Don’t Be One of Them. A shopping binge is almost as bad as a real, food-induced one. A recent Merry Money Survey showed that more than three- quarters of consumers overspend on holiday purchases. And its not just overspending by $10. We’re

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When it comes to dieting, I’ve done it all. I’ve lost and gained weight more times than Lady Gaga has changed outfits. I’ve counted points, eaten like a cavewoman, dined at South Beach, lived on cabbage soup, been in the Zone and eaten for Ketosis. Well-intentioned dieters can fall victim

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HI Guys! It’s Lyssa. It’s been an adventurous and fun summer, but now we’re back and ready to get going again! Guilty of going a little crazy this summer? You’re not alone (I went crazy on the bread in Morocco!). Learn how to get back on track after summer vacation

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INGREDIENTS 1lb salmon filet 1 tbsp. honey 3 cloves garlic, minced Sea salt to taste Freshly cracked black pepper to taste   DIRECTIONS  Oven: Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with foil or a silicone-baking mat. Place salmon, skin side down, on the lined baking sheet. Spread

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