Got Fiber? We all know the benefits of fruits, veggies and clean proteins, but sometimes we forget about the importance of getting enough fiber. Fiber has many benefits, some which reduce the risk of chronic disease! Here are the top 5: 1. Fiber helps alleviate constipation, hemorrhoids and diverticulosis, as it absorbs water, […]
We all know that keeping that metabolism humming becomes a bit trickier as we age. But fear not! The big secret is to eat high-thermic foods. These foods have the power to give your metabolism a boost as they burn more calories than other foods by just by eating and digesting them. So, let’s dive into the […]
Do you experience any of these on a regular basis? Cravings and Obsession: Frequent and intense cravings for specific types of food, often high in sugar, fat, or salt. Persistent thoughts and preoccupation with food, even when not hungry or full. Loss of Control: Difficulty stopping or controlling the amount of food consumed, often […]
I see this all the time. Maybe this is you. Are you tirelessly working towards your weight goals but not seeing the results you desire? Well, hold on tight because we’re about to uncover some sneaky food triggers that might be throwing a wrench into your weight goal journey. Today, we’re […]
Top 10 Tips to Stop Stress Eating 1. Plan ahead. Most of us are guilty of not thinking ahead which can lead to mindless eating and then eating more than we intend or realize. By planning ahead how much we should eat, we always know and CHOOSE ahead what we know will serve us […]
Most people have heard of insulin resistance but aren’t really sure what it means. And insulin is truly being found more and more to be the key to controlling your weight and so much more. But what is insulin anyway? Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas when we eat high carb […]
I have always been a big fan of lemons! I’ve been starting my day for years with the juice of fresh lemons in room temperature water. The best part is that it’s easy! And no, I don’t juice lemons every day. I usually juice about 3 lemons at a pop and store in a small […]
Yes, your hormones play a major role in your weight optimizing efforts and can dictate how much you eat. The 2 hormones Ghrelin and Leptin work together to help control our hunger Ghrelin is a hunger hormone that increases appetite. Let’s call these gremlins because they can get very mischievous if they get out of control! […]
Everything we do in life starts with our mindset. It’s all a mental game first. Whether it’s accomplishing big things in our career or trying to achieve a goal or even going to the market, we all start with how we feel (or decide to feel), which determines how we accomplish any task. […]
We’re nearing the finish line to 2021. And it’s been quite a year for so many of us and I know I want to start out fresh in 2022. What about you? For me, it was a great year of being together with my family. We even increased our tribe with our […]