Why does 3 pm have to feel so awful? You’re going through your day productively and then BAM! You crash.. And you feel like crap right up until about dinner time. How do you stop having a daily mid-afternoon energy slump? The mid-afternoon energy slump? Why does the mid-afternoon energy slump occur? It could be for a variety of reasons. But mid-afternoon is a prime time when the … [Read more...] about Tips to Eliminate Your Mid-Afternoon Energy Slump
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Natural Healthy Sugar Options for Baking, Raw Treats, Cooking & More
There’s so much stigma around sugar. And for good reason. We eat way too much of the sweet stuff. But what if you want to eat healthier without having to break-up with that which you love? How about choosing natural and healthy sugar options for your treats. I’m talking about sugars that come from whole foods. They’re minimally processed. And they may even offer some nutritional value in the … [Read more...] about Natural Healthy Sugar Options for Baking, Raw Treats, Cooking & More
The Pros & Cons of 4 Top Weight Loss Techniques
There are pros and cons with everything. So naturally, this includes weight loss. With so many diets to choose from, how do you know which one is for you? Today, I’m going to break down some of the top weight loss techniques. And help give you a better sense of which one might be best. What works for your friend may not be the perfect answer for you. Your unique qualities determine that. So … [Read more...] about The Pros & Cons of 4 Top Weight Loss Techniques
7 Natural Foods/Supplements to Feel Energized (Without Caffeine!)
So, before you start screaming at me for being “anti-coffee”, I’m totally not. Hey, one of the first posts I ever wrote for this blog was about how much I love coffee. You can even check it out here! But sometimes I like the option to feel energized the natural way. With caffeine, there can totally be too much of a good thing. I mean, you really know it when you’ve hit your caffeine breaking … [Read more...] about 7 Natural Foods/Supplements to Feel Energized (Without Caffeine!)
5 Not-So-Healthy Foods You Thought Were Good for You
On a new diet? Trying to get healthier? Maybe you just want to eat a little better. Here's a shocker. You might be eating the wrong foods. Be aware that much of health marketing is deceptive. Food that is marketed as healthy often isn't. Below you'll find a list of 5 health foods that are often not as good for you as they seem. Check them out. Plus, learn how to do these foods … [Read more...] about 5 Not-So-Healthy Foods You Thought Were Good for You
The Best Type Of Exercise For Weight Loss
What's the best exercise for weight loss? This is a bit of a misleading question. Because everyone’s looking for that magical move that will shed fat from their belly or perfect their butt. Wouldn't it be nice if all it took was one exercise? But what I can give you is something even better. Because the best exercise for weight loss doesn’t come from a certain move. It comes from an approach … [Read more...] about The Best Type Of Exercise For Weight Loss
Insulin: The Fat-Storing AND Weight-Loss Hormone
Last week I talked about controlling inflammation for health and weight loss. But fighting inflammation is only half the battle. The second piece of the puzzle is managing the hormone insulin. You must make friends with this hormone before long-term health and weight loss will occur. Insulin is a hormone that helps your body store fat. But before you give insulin a piece of your mind, know that … [Read more...] about Insulin: The Fat-Storing AND Weight-Loss Hormone
How to Lose Belly Fat – Fact vs. Fiction
One of the biggest complaints I hear from clients is that they are frustrated with added pounds on their belly. And over and over my clients express a deep desire to regain control of the mid-section, but also a confusion as to the best way to go about it. Well, I'm here to ease your frustration by breaking down what works and what doesn't work. Uncertain about how to address your belly … [Read more...] about How to Lose Belly Fat – Fact vs. Fiction
The Top 5 Sweeteners for Good Health
Every day we hear about new miracle sweeteners. They are more natural, have fewer calories and have less of a blood sugar impact. It can be difficult to decipher the hype from reality. There is something so satisfying about eating something sweet. So the question remains. What kind of sweeteners can we choose that will support health, weight loss and the rest of our health goals? Stevia – Stevia … [Read more...] about The Top 5 Sweeteners for Good Health
