Weight loss shouldn’t be a lonely journey, but it can feel that way at times. One of those times is when you are dining out but you the only one eating healthy. Questions about your eating habits, people trying to get you to jump off the clean eating wagon and watching your friends eat what […]
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3 Day Meatless Meal Plan
Creating a plant-based, meatless meal plan doesn’t have to be challenging. The options are at your fingertips… literally. There are tons of websites that feature delicious vegetarian and vegan meals that fit a variety of tastes. If you are Pinterest user, you can quickly review tons of plant-based and meatless recipes that have been pinned […]
5 Tips for Avoiding Holiday Weight Gain
For many people, the holiday season is the high point of their year. However, some people tend to dread the thought of holidays coming because they more likely to gain some weight during the holidays. Not giving in to the temptation of limitless wining and dining during the holiday season can require a tremendous amount of willpower. Since holidays […]
Nov Challenge Week 1 – Clean Eating Resources and Recipes
Our 21 Days of Clean Eating Challenge has begun. Here are some great resources to help you start this week off right. Make sure that you’ve taken the time to create an eating goal for yourself in terms of calories, as well as carbs, fat and protein, as noted in the Challenge details. This is key for […]
Fail to Plan, Plan to Fail: Making the Decision to Change
In our frenzied, time-crunched culture, health has gone by the wayside in favor of convenience, comfort and pleasure. For many of us, our relationships with food are dysfunctional, to say the least. We love to eat- perhaps too much- and hate the ramifications of our often less than stellar dietary decisions. It’s like finding yourself halfway […]
Meal Prep: Seared Salmon with Creamy Cajun Sauce and Garlic Green Beans
Tonight, I did a super simple, low carb, 2 day meal prep today for my hubby that you can use of dinner or lunch. 525 calorie per serving. For this prep, I used… One 13 oz piece of fresh salmon cut into two fillets 1 pound of green beans Soul Fit Grill Seasoning, Creole Kick […]
What You Should Eat & When You Should Eat to Lose Pounds
The body has a rhythm to its metabolism that is circadian, that means it follows the daylight cycle. Your metabolism doesn’t just turn on to a set speed when you eat or exercise. Depending on what time of day it is the metabolism will act slower or faster naturally (for most people, that is. Health […]
Weight Loss on a Budget Tip #14: Eat Out Less
Tip #14 for our October Challenge is at the top of the list when it comes to losing weight on a budget…”Eat Out Less“!! That’s right, It’s another no brainer. Eating at restaurants is on average more expensive than preparing your own meals at home. You will save money not only on the cost of […]
Real Food Comes in a Brown Bag
Here is some advice for Day 12 of our April Challenge! In the quest to eat healthy, natural foods, lunch time can present the biggest challenge. Away from home, surrounded by vending machines and food carts, resolutions to stick to a healthy lifetyle can go out the door quicker than one can say “I’ll have […]
6 Tips to Help You Get Exercise During the Workday
Work days can sometimes be a challenge and often we don’t feel like exercising after a long day. However, there are some fun ways to get in some exercise while at work. Getting in some physical exercise can help you to feel energized throughout the day. Here are 6 tips: #1 Find the longest way […]
