I spent many years having an unhealthy relationship with food and exercise. I put myself in a vicious cycle of making poor food choices and then beating myself up on a treadmill later. Exercising was only a means to justify my eating. And from a health standpoint, I really only cared about my weight. Over …
Mindfulness
Embrace Progress Over Perfection (PoP) for Better Health & the 3 Cs
Did you know that in 2019 the diet industry was valued at $192 billion dollars? That’s crazy considering that our obesity rate in the US continues to rise, as well as cases of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. I’m not a doctor but it seems logical to me that if all these diets worked …
10 Healthier Options Over Ultra-Processed Foods
UPFs – Ultra-Processed Foods. It’s a hot topic of research these days. One study shows that 57% of calorie consumption on the average American diet comes from UPFs. This should be concerning when you consider that the consumption of UPFs is connected to obesity, diabetes, heart disease, vascular disease, and some cancers. A diet high …
10 Tips for Eating More Fruits & Vegetables Every Day
Nutrition is Confusing! There is so much controversy about nutrition that it can make your head spin. I can find 20 articles right now claiming that a low-carb/high-fat diet is best and then find an equal amount touting the dangers of that exact diet. The same goes for low-fat/high-carb diets, Mediterranean, Paleo, Atkins, South Beach, …
Tips For Eating When Traveling Without Going Off The Rails
Summer travel is about to pick up and while some of you might be excited about letting go of a stricter eating and exercise plan, the rest of you are in a panic. The panickers are thinking something like this. “I feel good with how I’ve been eating lately and my workouts are on point. …
Why You Should Start Drinking Tea NOW!
To say that I’m a tea hoarder would be harsh, but I’ll admit that I might have a problem. Some people buy purses or shoes; I buy tea. At any given time I have at least 20 boxes or tins of different tea varieties and yet I can’t stop myself from buying more. As corny …