The Protein Bars I Love and Why They’re the Best
As the title of this guide suggests, I’m sharing my go-to protein bars and why I love this brand so much. But first, I want to share that I was not paid to promote this brand and I don’t make a dime off of recommending these bars to you. In fact, how I came across […]
The Top 4 All-Natural Supplements I Swear By
Before I get into the supplements I take and swear by, I want to let you know that I’m not paid or sponsored by any of these recommendations. I’ve personally found these supplements help me feel better and they help fill in the gaps from what I’m not getting in my diet. In addition, I’m […]
The Best and Worst Diet and Exercise Plans
You’ve probably heard the advice: “the best diet and exercise plans are the ones you can stick to and enjoy.” And while that statement does have truth to it, this is the end result, which is often harder to get to. How can you tell what you’ll enjoy without trying everything under the sun and […]
How Intuitive Eating is the Anti-Diet Solution
Carbs are bad for you. No, sugar is the problem. Actually it’s meat that’s the issue. Or maybe you’re just eating too much. That’s essentially a small snapshot of the messages that our current diet culture sends out. You’re blasted with these in magazines, online, in your social feeds, and anywhere else they can cram […]
How to Improve Your Gut Health and Why You Should
Are you plagued by bloating, gas, or fatigue and you’re not sure why? Or maybe you’re someone who consistently eats healthy but doesn’t seem to make any progress. Wondering what gives? When it comes to losing weight and getting a flatter stomach, much of the focus is on the outside. But no matter how many […]
4 Stupid-Simple Hacks to Make Eating Healthy Easier
If you Google this topic, there’s plenty of guides out there that give you 50+ hacks on healthy eating. My goal is not to re-hash those or bore you with ones you already know, although you should drink more water. So, to save you time, here are my favorite healthy eating hacks that you may […]
Here’s Why These 6 Vegetable Oils Are Terrible for You
Vegetable oils sound healthy in theory but the reality is they are anything but. Learn why they’re so harmful to your health in this guide.
The Best Advice for Living Longer and Healthier
When I first started this site, my focus was on helping people get healthier and happier. Somewhere along the lines, I ended up laser-focused on weight loss articles and losing body fat. And while these are still good goals to have, I’m a firm believer that getting healthier is the fastest way to lose weight. […]
Two Recipes That Will Make Coconut Aminos Your New Best Friend
Diane Sanfilippo’s 21-Day Sugar Detox Cookbook is one of the few that I’ve actually made several recipes from and can’t help but to repeat what I’ve made because it’s so friggen good. The two recipes I’m sharing today are the ones I make the most. Technically my husband makes this one more […]
How to Enjoy Cheat Meals Without Slowing Down Your Progress
Pop quiz: how long does a cheat meal affect you? . . . . . Did you answer? . . . . . . If you guessed, between 48-72 hours[*], you’d be right! Surprised to see that? After all, the treat only lasts about 5 to 10 minutes to eat at most, yet the damage […]
Everything You Need to Know About Stubborn Belly Fat (Including How to Fix This)
Most of us have it, and yet you probably hate it just as much as the next person does. It’s also the first thing many people want to get rid of any time you start a new exercise or healthy eating plan. I’m talking about stubborn belly fat. The kind that hangs around for way […]
The Top 10 Foods I Eat Daily or Weekly
Shopping at the supermarket can be a daunting task, and it’s designed that way on purpose. Marketers are literally competing for your attention in any and all possible cracks, crevices, and shelfs they can find. And while you probably already know what to avoid, I find it’s easier to stick to a list of go-to […]
Want to Lose Fat & Get Leaner? These 10 Tips Will Help
Are you struggling to lose fat? Wondering why you’re not getting any leaner, despite your best efforts? While I can’t personally see you through the screen, I can show you what the most common mistakes are when it comes to losing fat and toning up. I’ve seen these mistakes in some of my former clients […]
8 Plant-Based Recipes That Will Make You Forget Meat & Dairy Exist
It’s been almost 25 weeks since I re-started my plant-based journey and one of the things I knew I had to do differently from my first try was to use more recipes instead of trying to create my own concoctions. When I was cooking with meat and dairy, I could create dishes in a few […]
What the Health: My Final Nudge to Go Plant-Based… Again
Full disclosure: I’m usually the last person in the world to watch anything popular on TV. I get major ADD and can barely sit through a movie. But this time was different. I kept hearing the hype all over Facebook and it totally piqued my interest. The “it” I’m referring to is a recently launched […]