People always get this really surprised look when I say I have a sugar addiction. As if the fact that I talk so much about healthy eating means I don’t get tempted. Because I totally do. The difference between the old me and me in the present is how I handle my addiction. For much of my life, I ate something sweet with every meal. I had a ‘lightly sweetened’ cereal for breakfast. My lunch … [Read more...] about 7 Things That Helped Me Quit My Sugar Addiction
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Collagen for Healthy Weight Loss & A Strong Body!
Everyone’s looking for the hot new Superfood. And if we’re talking Superfoods, we can’t leave collagen out of the conversation. It’s adored for keeping people youthful and strong. And bonus - it may help with weight loss too! Why is collagen so super beneficial for your body? It’s a key component of healthy skin. It’s a main ingredient of joints and muscles. And it's lost as part of the aging … [Read more...] about Collagen for Healthy Weight Loss & A Strong Body!
How to Not Blow Your Diet At Fast Food Restaurants
Fast food restaurants can be one of the greatest diet disasters. You may have an easy enough time eating healthy at home. But going out presents a much greater obstacle. So eating while travelling or on the run can create stress and overwhelm. Fast food tends to be a fat and sugar filled nightmare. And fast food restaurants are notoriously not weight loss friendly. But guess what? You can eat … [Read more...] about How to Not Blow Your Diet At Fast Food Restaurants
10 Ways To Practice Eating in Moderation
You start your day with the best of intentions. Today, you’ll practice eating in moderation. But temptation can get the best of you. And the best laid plans can fail. So, today we’ll talk about ways you can make eating in moderation fool-proof. Because, you can’t just tell yourself you’re going to eat better. You have to make it easy. And the only way to do this is to come up with a … [Read more...] about 10 Ways To Practice Eating in Moderation
Cauliflower Baked Goods: Diet Friend or Advertising Gimmick?
Cauliflower is sprouting up everywhere! Each time I walk into the supermarket, I see a new product on store shelves featuring cauliflower. So are these a diet friend - meaning will they leave you healthier and help you lose weight? Or are all these cauliflower products just a well-packaged gimmick? The popularity of cauliflower In this era of the low-carb diet, cauliflower has been all the rage. … [Read more...] about Cauliflower Baked Goods: Diet Friend or Advertising Gimmick?
My Favorite Low- Carb, Sugar-Free, Guilt free Chocolate Bars
Chocolate is every girl’s best friend. So why shouldn’t a healthy diet include it? And so my search began for guilt free, sugar-free chocolate bars. Just something I could enjoy as an occasional treat that I didn't have to feel guilty about. Dark chocolate especially is full of antioxidants. That’s healthy, right? The biggest issue with chocolate bars is all that sugar. It’s so fattening and … [Read more...] about My Favorite Low- Carb, Sugar-Free, Guilt free Chocolate Bars
(Shape House/Larchmont) My Infrared Sauna Experience
I’ve been obsessed with the whole infrared sauna thing lately. Call me crazy, but I love the heat. And I’ve heard great things about infrared saunas for detox and weight loss. So when I got a coupon for a free sweat session at Shape House in Larchmont, I was super excited. I’d been honestly planning to try Shape House for quite some time. Shape House has recently been in the spotlight due to … [Read more...] about (Shape House/Larchmont) My Infrared Sauna Experience
Bloating: Here’s What May Really Be To Blame
Bloating is something many of us experience at some point. But Shhh!!! Nobody wants to talk about it. It’s become just one of those suffer in silence kind of things. But it really is so common. So today I want to talk about some common things that cause stomach bloating. Let’s bring the topic back out into the open, where it should be. But first a disclaimer - There are many innocent reasons … [Read more...] about Bloating: Here’s What May Really Be To Blame
Stay On Track: Keep Moving Past Diet Slip-Ups
When you suffer a diet setback, the emotional scars go deep. It can bruise your pride. But it can also damage your self-respect So what are you able to do to ensure that you emerge from this hole? Everyone has diet setbacks. They're an inevitable part of change. But your success will depend on how you react to them. Maybe you’re starting a new diet. Or perhaps you’re picking yourself up … [Read more...] about Stay On Track: Keep Moving Past Diet Slip-Ups
The Keto Diet: The Essential Information You Don’t Know
The ketogenic diet is all the rage right now. I know tons of people who’ve tried it. And many who are on it at this very moment. So maybe you’re thinking of giving keto a whirl. But before you do, let’s take a moment to look at the big picture. Is everything positive your friends are saying about keto true? Are there any risks? Let’s find out! Here’s everything you’ll love about the keto diet. … [Read more...] about The Keto Diet: The Essential Information You Don’t Know