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Weight Loss Self-Reflection for Ultimate Success
Did you set a weight loss or body composition goal for 2019? Did you reach your goal, abandon ship part way through, or are you steadily continuing on your journey? Wherever you stand today, we know that you want ultimate, lasting success. And the best way to get...
My Top 5 Books on Health and Wellness in 2019
When it comes to health and wellness, so much knowledge and motivation can be found in a good book. I wrote a top 5 book blog post for 2017, because it was a year I dove into tons of books on the subject. As for 2018 . . . well, I was writing a book and was reading...
Friday Foodspiration: Protein Pecan Sandies
I couldn’t resist just one more Christmas cookie post. I don’t like using the term “guilt free” because I don’t think we should ever feel guilty about the food we eat or don’t eat. It’s just a choice and not one that should continue to lurk in our mind and emotions...
8 Ways to Avoid Holiday Weight Gain
The holidays and food go hand-in-hand. And it’s usually not the healthiest foods that are the star of the show. We recovered from Thanksgiving, but Christmas or Hanukkah is right around the corner. Then just a week later with have New Year’s celebrations. And it’s...
7 Surprising Ways My Body Changed After Baby
The changes that occur in the body are very obvious during pregnancy. The belly protrudes, the back arches, the pelvis expands, and pretty much everything swells. There are awesome changes too, like luxurious hair growth and for many glowing skin. What surprises a...
Friday Foodspiration: Creamy Eggnog Bites
Heading into the weekend and there will be a lot of sweet treats to be had around the holiday parties. Well, now you can have your eggnog and eat it too! This is a creamy protein bite that has all the festive flavors you find in eggnog. I use my favorite vegan...
Friday Foodspiration: Coconut Cookies
I know healthy cookies aren’t what you are looking for this season – and I may have been blacklisted from all my friends cookie swap parties because of it. I also know that most people can have the sugar laden cookie, enjoy it, and move on with there life. However,...
3 Secrets to a Low Stress Holiday Season
We are well into the holiday season – a time of year that’s known for it’s busy nature and loads of stress. After all, you likely have invitations to multiple gatherings, a long list of people to send holiday cards to, extravagant meals to prepare, and the daunting...
Friday Foodspiration: BBQ Chicken “Pasta”
When a recipe for Cheesy, BBQ, Bacon Pasta I knew this would be a yummy comfort food for this fall. I also knew it was going to need quite a few modifications to make it gluten free, grain free, dairy free, and low carb. It actually turned out to have none of the...
Healthy for the Holidays with Trainer Brittany Smith
The holidays season is here and it can be a challenging time to stick to health and fitness habits. So, I’ve brought you one of my favorite humans today – Brittany Smith – that is passionate about helping other women live their best lives by taking care of their...