What are you struggling with on this journey? For me, it’s resisting temptation. I’m already having a hard time, and Thanksgiving & Christmas are right around the corner. It’s not so much that I’ll be attending big parties with lots of tempting food – it’s the little things before that that worry me. Like theContinue reading “Balancing the Madness: Healthy Habits for Workdays, Holidays, and Everything In-Between”
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The Missing Piece: How Supplements Fit Into a Healthy Life
One of the most common questions I get asked is about supplementation. Do you need to take supplements? Honestly, I hope not! Supplements just aren’t optimal. They aren’t absorbed well, and most are a waste of money. So why are they so popular? Because our standard diet is SO lacking in nutrients, even the smallContinue reading “The Missing Piece: How Supplements Fit Into a Healthy Life”
Oops, I Did It Again: Gained 20 Pounds and Getting Real About It
Because carbs are sneaky little devils! 😂 They creep in when you’re “just having a little taste,” and suddenly your pants are giving you attitude. It’s always the carbs… never the steak. I wanted to lose 20 pounds before my birthday, and I only have 40 left to go! If you follow any animal-based influencers,Continue reading “Oops, I Did It Again: Gained 20 Pounds and Getting Real About It”
H2-Oh! Simple Tips to Keep Your Body Fueled and Hydrated
How much water do you drink during the day? We all know water is super important to being healthy. But how much do you need? Do you even know? Who else gets confused with the conflicting recommendations? I know I do! So try to pay attention to how much you drink, and how you feel!Continue reading “H2-Oh! Simple Tips to Keep Your Body Fueled and Hydrated”
Dream Big, Plan Smart: How Visualization Turns Goals Into Reality
Let’s go back and talk more about mindset. But this time more in the concept of goal setting and visualization. Do you set goals? I’m not talking about New Year’s resolutions, but SMART goals: those that are specific, measured, achievable, relevant, and with a time limit? What’s your SMART health goal? Do you have one? Continue reading “Dream Big, Plan Smart: How Visualization Turns Goals Into Reality”
From Fake to Fresh: Transforming Your Diet by Cutting Out Processed Foods
Convenience foods are a way of life for many people. How many times are you utterly exhausted after a long day of work, and you just want to grab something quick at the drive through, or order in pizza, or if you’re on a budget, buy the frozen pizza? Yeah. Me too!!!! But those convenienceContinue reading “From Fake to Fresh: Transforming Your Diet by Cutting Out Processed Foods”
Eat to Thrive: Why Protein and Healthy Fats Are Your Secret Weapon
Protein & fat should be the basis of your healthy eating habits. Let’s look at ways to make sure you’re eating enough of both, AND the right kind! Did you know there are complete & incomplete proteins? Just because something SAYS it has 20 or 30g of protein doesn’t mean it has 20 or 30gContinue reading “Eat to Thrive: Why Protein and Healthy Fats Are Your Secret Weapon”
From Stuck to Strong: Shift Your Mindset, Shift Your Life
Attitude can make or break your weight-loss journey. It can determine how successful you are. So make the decision today that you ARE a healthy person. You don’t eat sugar, refined plant oils, or grains. You ARE an active person. Imagine yourself as that healthiest version of yourself. What are the daily habits of yourContinue reading “From Stuck to Strong: Shift Your Mindset, Shift Your Life”
It IS Possible to Eliminate Sugars
Let’s dive right in. Sugar is addictive. Sugar hits the same brain receptors as cocaine. So it’s incredibly hard to eliminate. If we cut this in the beginning, everything will be SO much easier going forward! Sugar hits the same brain receptors as cocaine. It’s highly addicting. And it’s in EVERYTHING. So look at theContinue reading “It IS Possible to Eliminate Sugars”
Eat Regularly to Lose Fat
If you’ve been on the weight loss train for ANY length of time, you’ve no doubt heard to eat 5-6 small meals throughout the day. Lord, who came up with that dumb idea? Gymbros, likely. Anyways. When you’re starting a journey, you want to eat regularly so you don’t get hangry and succumb to theContinue reading “Eat Regularly to Lose Fat”
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