The holidays are here, and with them, the temptation to throw your healthy habits out the window. In this episode of Healthy Looks Great on You, Dr. Vickie shows you how to navigate the season without guilt, deprivation, or diet disasters. Building on last week’s discussion about connecting food with how you feel, she shares practical strategies for staying energized, satisfied, and in control—without missing out on the festive fun.

Learn the three common holiday mistakes that sabotage your progress and discover a holiday transformation toolkit that includes mindful eating, stabilizing meals, hydration, movement, and simple home routines. Dr. Vickie also shares her secret “Quick Meals, Not Quick Fixes” pantry guide to help you stay nourished even when life gets hectic.

This episode isn’t about rules or willpower—it’s about making intentional choices that support the healthiest version of you, one small decision at a time. Tune in and reclaim your energy, focus, and wellbeing this holiday season.

Grab your free pantry guide at HealthyLooksGreatOnYou.com

Ever eaten something “innocent” at lunch and spent the entire afternoon feeling foggy, cranky, and ready to gnaw your own arm off? You’re not imagining it—your food choices are talking directly to your mood, energy, and mental clarity.

In this episode, we step into mini-medical school to unpack why certain foods make you feel calm and focused… and why others send you straight onto the blood-sugar rollercoaster. I’ll share my Halloween Almond Joy debacle (spoiler: it wasn’t joyful), explain what’s really happening with insulin, cortisol, dopamine, and gut-produced serotonin, and show you how to connect what you eat with how you feel—emotionally, mentally, and physically.

You’ll learn simple ways to shift toward meals that support stable energy, better focus, and a calmer mood—starting with a feel-amazing breakfast and a colorful, fiber-forward plate. I’ll even walk you through my favorite smoothie blueprint so you can build your own mood-boosting blend.

If you’re ready to feel clear-headed instead of cloudy, energized instead of exhausted, and confident instead of chaotic… this episode will help you flip that switch.

Resources Mentioned: – Free pantry guide: Quick Meals, Not Quick Fixes – 7-Day Kickstart to Healthy Habits course at HealthyLooksGreatOnYou.com

Are carbs bad for you? Not so fast! In this episode of Healthy Looks Great on You, Dr. Vickie clears up the carb confusion once and for all. You’ll find out why carbohydrates aren’t the villains they’ve been made out to be — and how to choose the ones that actually love your body back.

From the history of the U.S. dietary guidelines to the real difference between simple and complex carbs, Dr. Vickie breaks it all down with her signature blend of humor and evidence-based wisdom. You’ll learn what “balanced” really means, why fiber is your best friend, and how to avoid the sugar traps hiding in your favorite foods.

No calculators, no food scales, just practical, real-world advice to help you enjoy your meals — carbs included.

Tune in and discover why the key to health isn’t cutting carbs, but choosing them wisely. Because when you love your body (and your carbs), healthy looks great on you.

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7 Day Kickstart to Healthy Habits and Lose Belly Fat

Is healthy eating too expensive? Not anymore! In this episode of Healthy Looks Great on You, Dr. Vickie shows you how to eat healthy on a budget without sacrificing flavor or nutrition.

Discover how to use affordable staples like beans, frozen spinach, sweet potatoes, and canned goods to create quick, satisfying meals for busy weeknights or meal prep. You’ll also learn smart grocery shopping tips, easy meal ideas like budget bowls, sheet-pan dinners, and soups, and strategies to reduce waste while boosting your health.

Whether you’re looking to save money, eat better, or simply simplify your kitchen, this episode is packed with practical, budget-friendly nutrition tips you can use right away.

Resources: Download Dr. Vickie’s free Pantry & Freezer Guide with recipes and meal ideas at HealthyLooksGreatOnYou.com

Remember when you could power through the day without crashing? You can feel that way again! 🌿 In this episode, Dr. Vickie revisits the Six Pillars of Lifestyle Medicine—the science-backed habits that help women over 50 reignite energy, lose belly fat, sleep better, and feel like themselves again.

Forget the fads and quick fixes. You’ll hear real-world strategies for eating smarter, moving more, managing stress, and getting the restorative sleep your body craves. Dr. Vickie shares her own journey with humor and honesty, showing how small, sustainable changes lead to lasting results.

✨ Learn how to:

• Build energy naturally without supplements

• Eat for belly fat loss and hormone balance

• Manage stress and sleep better

• Create habits that actually stick

Because when you feel good, you look good—and Healthy Looks Great on You.

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Have you ever opened your lab results and noticed those scary highlighted numbers next to AST or ALT? It’s enough to make anyone panic. Before you start Googling “liver damage,” join Dr. Vickie for a fun, fact-filled trip to mini medical school.

In this episode of Healthy Looks Great on You, Dr. Vickie explains what liver enzymes really measure, why fatty liver has become the most common liver disease in the world, and—most importantly—what you can do to heal your liver naturally.

You’ll learn the difference between AST, ALT, and Alk Phos (without needing a biochemistry degree), how diet, stress, and sleep impact your liver health, and why your liver has an incredible ability to repair itself. Spoiler alert: you don’t need a “cleanse” or detox tea—you just need the 6 pillars of lifestyle medicine.

This is real science made simple—with a few cheesy jokes thrown in for good measure.

• AST and ALT are enzymes that signal liver stress—not permanent damage.

• The leading cause of elevated liver enzymes is fatty liver, not alcohol.

• Fatty liver develops from too much sugar, processed food, stress, and inactivity.

• Your liver can regenerate itself when given the right environment.

• The 6 pillars of lifestyle medicine—nutrition, movement, stress management, sleep, avoiding harmful substances, and social connection—can reverse fatty liver naturally.

Ready to start supporting your liver with habits that actually work?

👉 Download my free guide, Quick Meals, Not Quick Fixes — it’s packed with simple plant-predominant meals that help your liver thrive (without spending hours in the kitchen).

And if you want 3 simple strategies to help you start sleeping better tonight, get a free guide HERE.

If you need help kickstarting healthy habits, check out my mini course HERE.

Because remember, Healthy looks great on you—and so does a happy liver.

Do You Really Need a Liver Detox? The Truth About Cleanses and Liver Health

If your social feed has you convinced you need a liver detox, take a deep breath—and put down the turmeric shot. In this episode of Healthy Looks Great on You, Dr. Vickie explains what your liver actually does, why detox products don’t work, and what does help your liver thrive. You’ll learn how supplements, alcohol, medications, and even trendy wellness fads can harm this hardworking organ—and why the real “liver cleanse” is a healthy lifestyle. With humor, science, and straight talk, Dr. Vickie breaks down how to protect your liver so it can keep protecting you.

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