You may recall that I briefly mentioned how having the all or nothing mindset can actually be one of the reasons your diet fails or that gets in the way of reaching your goals in any aspect of your life. This all or nothing attitude can negatively affect every aspect of your life, but we
Is it truly motivation you are seeking? I hear this all of the time, “I have no motivation to do anything!” or “How do you stay motivated to go to the gym?” Let’s break down exactly what motivation is, how it is applied, and if this is truly what you are seeking. According to
Do you have the instinct to reach for the “junky” and sugary foods and even adult beverages when you are feeling emotional? Whether it is work stress, financial stress, relationship struggles, health concerns, etc. those types of external stressors can be the root cause of your emotional eating. Well, I’m here to say that
Who here has tried Intermittent fasting or know someone who has? I am sure the vast majority of you raised your hand. I am also sure that those of you who raised your hands either tired intermittent fasting yourself or know someone who has because of all the great benefits it provides. Am I right
Hot flashes, weight gain, mood changes, and so much more begin to plague women in their early 50’s and some even in their 40’s. It all begins with the less talked about perimenopause. Perimenopause is where estrogen levels begin to decrease and the woman’s body begins to make the very much erratic transition to
The term diet actually comes from an ancient Greek word meaning a mode of living. More recently it has taken on a new meaning that is to select or limit the food one eats to either lose, gain, or maintain weight. For the purposes of this discussion, diet is being referred to as a
Today I want to discuss carbohydrates because they have a total undeserved reputation. Carbs are more often than not blamed as the root cause of weight gain. There are actually people out there who believe carbs inherently make you fat. I know, I am shocked too! So, what are carbohydrates, right? As most of
Think to yourself for a minute, what do you know about sleep? When I ask people that very same question, the most common answer I get is: “you need at least 8 hours of sleep a night.” But have you ever stopped to think why? It is common knowledge that sleep is extremely important for
It probably shouldn’t come as a surprise that the topic of positive mindset has become popular in the health and wellness space, especially in 2020. Positivity doesn’t always refer to smiling, looking happy, cracking jokes, etc. For the purposes of this discussion, positivity is more about one’s overall outlook on life and worldview and their
Many of us lead busy and stressful lives. We are juggling a 9-5 job, kids, and spouse/significant other. Somewhere in there we try to squeeze in fitness, meal preparation, and personal time to unwind. There just seems to not be enough hours in the day! So how do we get it all done? How do