(This is a collaborative post and contains affiliate links) Are fitness and health things that you only have to worry about when you’re old? Of course not. We have to prepare for our later years. New reports suggest that the percentage of the population over 60 will rise to 17 percent by 2050, We all need to be thinking about how to stay fit and healthy long after middle age. People who don’t … [Read more...] about Sixty Can Be The New Thirty For Fitness
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Store Bought Granola – The Best No Added Sugar Options
Granola is a big hit in my house. But the options for store bought granola can be discouraging. Especially when you try to find a good cereal with no added sugar. In my younger days, I was super into the store bought granola options with more natural sugars. So I would load up on cereal sweetened with agave, honey and coconut sugar. Because those tend to be more natural and lower … [Read more...] about Store Bought Granola – The Best No Added Sugar Options
Great Women’s YouTube Workouts: From Beginner to Advanced
Here’s a little truth bomb about me. While I’ve been passionate about healthy eating for years, the workout end of the equation never came easy. But back in December 2016, I decided I was going to conquer this exercise beast once and for all. And while it has been challenging, it’s also been so rewarding. And that’s why I want to talk about YouTube workouts today. Full disclosure: I got in … [Read more...] about Great Women’s YouTube Workouts: From Beginner to Advanced
The Best New Year’s Weight Loss Non-Fad Diet
Is New Year’s weight loss one of your goals. Than listen up. Because I’m not going to feed you the same bullcrap you’re going to see floating around the internet. I’m going to give you the real New Year’s weight loss advice you need. I wasn’t planning to write a post this weekend. But then I made the mistake of scrolling through Facebook. And, oh my gosh! Every crazy gimmick you can imagine is … [Read more...] about The Best New Year’s Weight Loss Non-Fad Diet
New Year’s Day Activities to Blast Into Your New Year’s Goals
I’m not a big fan of New Year's Resolutions. Not that I’m not a fan of change for the positive. I just think change is a gradual progression rather than an overnight transformation. However, I believe that New Year’s day can be a great symbolic jumping point to commit to the process of growth. And that’s why I put together a list of these New Year’s day activities. They will help put you … [Read more...] about New Year’s Day Activities to Blast Into Your New Year’s Goals
Green Tea: Why You’re Drinking It Wrong!
I’ll admit that there was a time not too long ago when I never would have dreamed of drinking green tea. I’m really a coffee junkie. And I’ve always deemed tea to be a bit boring. But I’ve changed my ways recently And it’s because I discovered that I was drinking green tea all wrong. My old green tea ways. Cut back to 2015. I would just plop a tea bag into a cup, throw in some boiling water, and … [Read more...] about Green Tea: Why You’re Drinking It Wrong!
Top Health and Diet “Best Of” Lists 2017
As I write this, there are just days left of 2017. Literally..just days! Last night on the news I saw them get the big 8 (As in 2018) ready for the Time Square ball drop. And I realized wow, this is really happening. How did 2017 pass so quickly? But I digress. The point is this inspired me to do my first ever blog "BEST OF" lists round-up in honor of 2017. This year, I put together quite a few … [Read more...] about Top Health and Diet “Best Of” Lists 2017
Must-Read Books for Mental, Physical & Financial Wellness
The darker days of the winter season make me go into hibernation mode. And this is a perfect time to catch up on my must-read books. In summer, I’m all about fun escapes in literature choices. But as the new year nears, I become much more introspective. A life of mental, physical, and financial wellness isn’t a destination. It’s a process that’s ever evolving. So I really enjoy books that keep … [Read more...] about Must-Read Books for Mental, Physical & Financial Wellness
12 Healthy Condiments to Liven up Clean Eating
It can seem like your taste buds will suffer as you start to eat cleaner. So that’s why I love condiments. They're a gift of guilt-free flavor for your taste buds. Many of them are lower in calories. Most don’t have bad-for-you fats. The majority aren’t high in cholesterol. And they can liven up your taste buds. But before we go over my favorite healthier condiments, keep one thing in mind. … [Read more...] about 12 Healthy Condiments to Liven up Clean Eating
6 reasons the scale won’t budge (and what to do about it!)
Your nutrition is on point. But the scale won’t budge. What the heck is going on? It's super disappointing when you can’t get that scale to move. Especially when it seems you’re doing everything right. But know there's hope. A small issue can be to blame. And once you fix that, you might finally reap the benefits of all your hard work. So let’s investigate why that scale won’t budge. And … [Read more...] about 6 reasons the scale won’t budge (and what to do about it!)