I often talk about my personal struggle in losing weight in my teens and early 20s. I went up and down on the scale and did destructive things to my body. And I went through horrible periods of deprivation that left me feeling empty. And the worst part i that this deprivation didn’t lead to anything lasting. I was so frustrated. I changed my pattern when I changed my attitude. And the biggest … [Read more...] about How to Drop Pounds Eating Food You Love
Save Major Cash on Healthy Eating
You think that healthy eating is super expensive. But that statement is only true if you let it be. Look at it this way. You can pay major cash for healthy food. Or you can shop smart. Because there are tons of cash saving tips that transform healthy eating from super expensive to completely attainable. Use them, and shop healthy while paying less than you would on unhealthy food. It just … [Read more...] about Save Major Cash on Healthy Eating
My Unplugged Technology-Free Staycation
My husband and I desperately need to go on a vacation. Do we go to Costa Rica? Just north up to San Francisco? Back to the east coast? But due to some changes in my husband’s work, vacation 2017 is temporarily on hold. So to tide myself over, I planned a mini unplugged technology-free staycation. Why an unplugged staycation? I feel like I’m always going a mile a minute. And being an … [Read more...] about My Unplugged Technology-Free Staycation
10 Weight Loss Excuses That Are Inexcusable
Bodies come in all different shapes and sizes. I’m a big believer that we need to release the concept body perfection. Just make good choices and live a healthy lifestyle. So if you’ve stopped your progress because you’ll never reach perfection, that stops today. Here are 10 weight loss excuses that are not only inaccurate. They’re stopping you from really being able to thrive in your own life. … [Read more...] about 10 Weight Loss Excuses That Are Inexcusable
Avocado Mask Face Cocktail (Make This!)
I was thinking the other day. What if I took a bunch of my favorite powerhouse foods. And instead of eating them, I slathered them all over my face? Weird, but slightly alluring. And that is my inspiration for the Avocado Mask Face Cocktail. I talk a lot about how geeky excited I get over Superfoods. And I’m totally a do-it-yourself kind of gal. Why buy a store bought product full of chemicals … [Read more...] about Avocado Mask Face Cocktail (Make This!)