Processed vs. Natural foods
When you see the words “fat free” and “sugar free” on a food label this doesn’t always equate to “healthy” because the ingredients in the food are usually heavily processed with chemicals to make it taste good. Let’s be honest, fat and sugar taste good and that’s why most of us enjoy chips and cookies. […]
Perks of Meal Prepping
The term meal prepping has a lot of buzz around it yet most people don’t understand what it means to meal prep. It can be different for everyone, some people spend their entire Sunday in the kitchen cooking meals and portioning them out for the rest of the week, others spend time each morning preparing […]
My Dog and The Vet
Obviously we are dog parents, Daisy is the apple of our eye and we want the absolute best for her. A few months ago we noticed she started having some red spots on her stomach from itching; quickly they became raw and concerning. My mother-in-law had taken her dogs to the vet for the same […]
Maintaining a Healthy Lifestyle on Vacation (or Anytime)
People take vacations every year and most find it so hard to maintain healthy nutrition and exercise habits while they’re away from their normal routine. I’ll be the first to admit that it’s not easy to eat as healthy as you normally would or to exercise as much as you do while you’re out of […]
Procrast…..Procrastination
I’ve had the idea to write this blog for a long time, so I guess that makes me no expert on the topic, however I have much experience with procrastination and have learned how detrimental it is to overall success. I’ll be the first to admit that it’s easy to keep putting things off for […]
Tastiest Guacamole Recipe
If you enjoy avocados as much as we do then you’ll love this guacamole recipe. All you need is a few simple ingredients, expert mashing skills, and you’re ready to indulge. Ingredients: 4 ripe avocados 1/2 a red onion 1 large garlic clove, minced (substitute garlic powder) 1 medium tomato, diced 1 teaspoon pink Himalayan […]
“Dating” 101
Dates are a sweet fruit that pack a serious punch of nutrition, carrying numerous health benefits every time you eat them. Considering their small size, 2 dried dates contain roughly 135 calories, so be mindful of your portions because it’s easy to overeat if you are trying to lose weight. Calories aside, they’re loaded with […]
Dedicate Yourself
Learning how to stay on track and dedicated when obstacles present themselves on your fitness journey is one of the keys to success. Your goals could be anything; weight loss, rehabilitation to a pain free knee, building a business, improving yourself, graduating from school. Through dedication you build habits that help you reach your goal […]
Your Body vs. Your Mind
It’s fascinating how the mind and body are connected and the way your body feels on any given day can dictate your state of mind. I believe it’s of the utmost importance to fuel your body with the proper energy, primarily coming from nutrient dense foods. In my experience, this leads to improvement in my […]
Self Discipline
Discipline is the key to success because it allows you to have a sense of control over your day by day and minute by minute obligations. Without self discipline we are at the mercy of our emotions, saying “oh I’ll do that when I feel like it.” When self discipline is part of your life […]
