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Starve Yourself Fat
We’ve all heard the advice over and over again…Eat Less…Move More. But is that all there is to the story? It seems like if that simple math equation was the “end all be all” answer to weight loss then everyone would be at their ideal weight with a little effort.
While it’s true that the old adage is a good place to start, and may even work short-term for many, we have to adjust our strategy from there. Many other factors come into play, but what I’d like to do today is to help shed some light on the question that I hear fairly frequently.
Get Outta Ma’ Head!
In a world full of sleeping pills, deadlines, family schedules and anxiety, what could be the one thing that actually helps us manage all of it? I say it’s getting all of the chatter “Outta Ma’ Head”!
Control Your Kitchen Environment
Control my kitchen environment? What’s that mean? Let’s face it…we’re a result of our environment in just about every aspect of our lives. If we’re around negative people, we tend to become more negative. When there’s a bag of cookies laying on the counter, we’re going to eat them. On the flip side, if you’re around others that are positive it can lift your spirits.
Simply being aware of your environment is the first step towards changing it to serve you. I’m going to focus on nutrition but this can certainly translate into all areas of your life. Let’s look at a couple of steps to get you started:
Coconut Oil – Friend or Foe?
As with so many things in life this once popular oil is making a comeback. Of course in some parts of the world it never fell out of popularity.
This amazing food is extremely versatile…from oral consumption to hair care. The oil is extracted from the meat (white part) of a mature coconut. So what makes it so great? I’m glad you ask…
Sleep Better (6 Easy Tips)
Let’s face it…we all know that we need sleep but how many of us make it a priority? Do YOU get enough sleep? If not…why? Sleep is CRUCIAL for health and wellness yet many of us are sleep deprived (some don’t even know it!).
I’d like to share 6 quick tips to help you move in the right direction to getting your best night’s sleep yet. Without further adieu and in no particular order…
Reading Food Labels
With the overwhelming selection of packaged food items, it can be tough to navigate and select those which best suit our health. Here are some tips to keep in mind when reading food labels in order to make the best possible choices.
Smoothie Time!
Smoothies are a quick and easy way to prepare a meal and ensure that you’re getting your daily nutritional requirements. Please join me as my good friend Paula B (aka the “Smoothie Queen”) shares different tips and tricks on smoothie making.
Fitness While Traveling
Often when we think of traveling (vacation, business trip, etc.), it seems like we have to push “pause” on our fitness routine. I’m here to tell you that’s not the case.
Check out this short video where I give some tips on how to approach travel to ensure that you’re able incorporate exercise into the trip. You’ll be glad you did!
5 Ways to Eat Healthier
One question that I get all the time is “How do I eat better”? Surprisingly it’s not as difficult as you may think. There are a few simple strategies that you can implement…TODAY…to improve your health and wellness. Food is a powerful substance that we often take for granted. So checkout my Top 5 list and let me know what you think.