Let’s be honest: dieting is hard work. The benefits of a healthy lifestyle are always worth it, but sticking to a diet, workout routine or overall weight loss plan can be a challenge for even the most seasoned health advocates. It all about creating a new lifestyle and choosing the right tools to help you […]
Wellness and Health
Keto Mistakes: Are You Actually Ketogenic or Just Low Carb?
Google searches for “Keto” are at an all-time high. In fact, the search volume for “keto” in 2018 is exactly 100 times what it was in 2004, when Google first began tracking global searches. So why has the ketogenic diet become so popular? A keto diet is one where you consume more calories from fat […]
Are You Vitamin D Deficient? (And How to Fix It!)
When you think of vitamin supplements, chances are you think about vitamin C, calcium, and zinc. But did you know that vitamin D deficiency is now considered an epidemic? More specifically, 24 percent of Americans are at risk of inadequate levels of vitamin D. While this means that most Americans do get enough vitamin D, approximately 1 […]
The Benefits of Bone Broth
The Fountain of Youth. The Elixir of Life. Witches Brew. Honestly, people talk about bone broth like it’s actual magic. No, this is not some, secret “liquid gold,” but there are a number of reasons why people are talking about it. It might not be as powerful as a “magic potion”, but hey, depending on what […]
Don’t Beat Yourself Up!
What are thousands of women all over the country doing today? Beating themselves up about eating and drinking too much over the holiday weekend. No, not everyone will feel this way after the parties are over and the coals have died on the grill. There are tons of people who will pat themselves on the back for making healthy […]
What does “Pre-diabetes” mean?
What is Pre-diabetes? For many people, being told they are pre-diabetic can be hard to understand. Pre-diabetes is a condition that is hard to diagnose because there is no one set of criteria that works for everybody. Depending on several factors such as your past medical history, age, ethnicity, gender and family history, the symptoms […]
Our Top Picks: Books on Self Esteem, Self Love and Self Care
Self Esteem, Self Love and Self Care are 3 topics that can be very difficult to discuss with others. Speaking with a trusted friend, pastor or therapist are great options, but there are also some great books out there that can help you face the negative thoughts and feelings you may have about yourself, your […]
Non-Scale Victories are SO Important
Non-scale victories are so important. You know what we mean by non-scale victories, right? Here’s a list of some of the non-scale victories that ladies have shared with us over the years. Getting into that pair of jeans that you haven’t worn in years. Having higher self-esteem Lowering your blood pressure or blood sugar numbers. […]
Simple Strategies for Beating Emotional Eating
You’re stressed, sad, upset, or just in a crummy mood. How do you respond? If your first instinct – consciously or unconsciously – is to reach for food, then you are likely eating for comfort. This is known as emotional eating. Emotional eating is actually a very common coping strategy for stress. Some emotional eaters […]
Don’t Miss These Fitness and Health Cyber Monday Deals
Cyber Monday is here and it’s a great time to get great prices on things that could help you make progress on your weight loss journey. From fitness to cooking, don’t miss out on these deals from your favorite retailers. Remember: Cyber Monday prices are online only and today only.* Meal Prep/Meal Planning Vitamix 5200 Blender – […]
