This word “metabolism” is thrown around a lot when discussing exercise and nutrition. You know that if yours is too slow you might lack energy and gain weight. But what exactly does this all mean? Well technically “metabolism” is the word to describe all of the...
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Friday Foodspiration: Banana Bread Skillet
Do you love warm baked quick breads on a cold morning as much as I do? After learning how much better cornbread tastes baked in a skillet, I decided to try the skillet method with other “breads”. . . . and banana bread was the first to come to mind. Unless you are new...
5 Hard Lessons I Learned About My Body This Year
How do you feel about the saying “knowledge is power”? It’s true to some degree, but often too much knowledge leaves us powerless. We can gain knowledge from a google search, newspaper articles, Facebook posts, magazines, Pinterest, or even friends. But, when we are...
Friday Foodspiration: Chicken Gnocchi Soup
I originally came up with this recipe for a client who loved the Gnocchi soup at Olive Garden. But, now that we have a Trader Joe’s in the area I was able to substitute the gluten free potato gnocchi with cauliflower gnocchi and it turned out just as good. Note also...
Recover Faster with Bone Broth
How have you physically and mentally navigated the stress of the holidays? Despite the feelings of celebration and gratitude, all the festivities (and work required to prepare) can leave us feeling depleted. So, whether you need to recover from a holiday party where...
Friday Foodspiration: Sweet Potato Bars
My kids love mashed sweet potatoes – regular mashed potatoes they just aren’t into. The sweet potatoes don’t require much else other than a little coconut oil and cinnamon to make them feel like they are having dessert for dinner. Last week I was so excited about...
7 Tips to Get More Veggies in Your Day
Can we all agree that vegetables are good fuel for our bodies? Between fiber to keep hunger at bay, vitamins & minerals necessary to fuel our cells, antioxidants for healthy skin & immunity boost, and phytonutrients for energy & good health – vegetables...
Is a Standing Desk the Answer to My Sitting Problems?
The most common recommendation we give clients in regards to their health is to sit less and move more. Research abounds in regards to the negative effects of sitting ( we wrote more about that here – The Cure for the “Sitting Disease” ) Since about 85% of people sit...
Friday Foodspiration: Pecan {Birthday} Brownies
Birthday cake is the norm at most parties, but noone at my house is a big cake eater. Cheesecake, apple pie and strawberry shortcake have been the most recent birthday requests. At Thanksgiving this year, I made a Pecan Pie topped brownie that my son liked so much he...
10 Empowering Beliefs to Improve Your Body Confidence
Have you ever gone a crash diet before an event, hid behind oversize sweatshirts, or shrunk emotionally because you didn’t feel confident in your body? If you are struggling to feel good in your own skin and loving your body you are not alone! Especially after...