If you’re trying to lose weight, you know how much of a challenge it can be. Trust me, I’ve been there. I’m not one of those people who can eat whatever I want and stay trim – I have to watch what I eat otherwise I can easily start gaining weight. One of the best … Read more
There are so many books about self care on the market that it can be hard to find the right one for you. Here are are a few reviews of my favorite self care books. Self Care for Moms by Sara Robinson If there is one group of women that needs a little extra self … Read more
If you are struggling to stick with a weight loss program, you are definitely not alone. Millions of people worldwide start and fail diet programs every day. There are some key reasons why some people succeed and others fail. Why is it so hard to stick with a new diet? Is it all just “willpower”? … Read more
I’m sure you’ve heard a million things that you should be doing to lose weight. But what happens when you’re watching what you eat, working out regularly, and you still can’t seem to lose weight? It may be because you’re not focusing on weight loss “dont’s.” Yep, there are actually a number of sneaky things … Read more
Belly fat is one of the most stubborn types of fat for women lose. When people think about ways to burn excess belly fat, the first things that usually spring to mind are hundreds of abdominal crunches and intensive cardio sessions. While it’s true that an intense workout like what you’d get from a 15-minute … Read more
One of the hardest issues people struggling with when trying to lose weight is finding healthy snacks. And if you are like most of us, this becomes an issue in the evening in that window that is after dinner and before you go to bed. If you choose healthy, whole-food options with a lot of … Read more
Natural deodorants contain products that help to eliminate odors without the toxic chemicals found in regular deodorants. And while a little sweat never hurt anyone, the ingredients found in regular deodorants definitely can. Here are some of the common toxic ingredients found in regular deodorants and their potential side effects: Aluminum – Cancer, Alzheimer’s disease, … Read more
Herbs play an important role in Ayurvedic medicine, and there are literally thousands of different herbs that Ayurvedic practitioners utilize in their practice. Unfortunately, many of these herbs can be difficult to find outside of India. However, you might be surprised to learn that a lot of the herbs and spices you probably already have in … Read more
One of the top things that a lot of people love about the ketogenic diet is that unlike many other eating plans, keto desserts aren’t off limits! Many people notice that their craving for sweets actually decreases while they’re on the keto diet, which is great. But there are always going to be times when … Read more
Have you ever wanted to make your own organic deodorant and ditch your dependency on store bought products that contain potentially harmful and unnatural products? Today I’m sharing my simple DIY Natural Deodorant (without baking soda) which smells great and is also amazingly effective! You can make a large batch in less than 15 minutes … Read more
Unlike other fad diets, the Ketogenic (keto) diet has been around for a significant amount of time. It is a diet in which the carbohydrates intake is replaced by fat. Thus, a low-carb-high-fat consumption. We know that carbs are essential for energizing the body to help you get through the day. In keto, the minimization … Read more
When I first heard the term “fat bomb” I honestly thought it sounded disgusting. Even though I know the importance of eating fat I imagined biting into this greasy little deep fried ball of fat that exploded in my mouth and left me gagging. Of course, as it turns out, I was 100% wrong. Fat … Read more
Thanksgiving isn’t far away and while it’s OK to have a little splurge every now and then, if you want to stick to a keto diet during Thanksgiving, it’s actually not too difficult. There are plenty of keto Thanksgiving recipes that taste delicious and will allow you to maintain ketosis without having to forgo Thanksgiving … Read more
Today I’m reviewing Yoga for the Inflexible Male: A How-To Guide. This is a great new book that is great for the man in your life. Or if you’re a man reading this (and we have many male readers!), be sure to check this book out. And if you want to learn more about yoga … Read more
Stair climber machine, step mill, stair master, stair machine… whatever you call this machine, I’m sure you’ve seen it before. The stair climber machine is a pretty common fixture in most gyms. It’s also one of the most overlooked machines – most people seem to favor the treadmill or elliptical over the old, faithful stairs. … Read more
After turning 30, I noticed that my skin started to change dramatically. Fine lines and wrinkles started to appear and I noticed a loss of elasticity – the joys of getting older. Pregnancy hormones weren’t kind to me, either. My skin was dry and wrinkles started appearing under my eyes. I had red blotches on … Read more
For every hardcore keto fan, there comes a time when you find yourself googling “keto cocktail recipes.” Whether you’re hosting a fancy evening soiree or you’ve just had a shitty week and you want to knock a few back (but still maintain ketosis,) keto cocktails have to exist… don’t they??? Before we get to the … Read more
When it comes to establishing a healthy exercise routine, one of the key factors that’ll help you achieve success is to choose something that you enjoy. There’s no point in buying an expensive gym membership if you hate the gym, because after a week, you won’t go. For all of the gym-haters, this article is … Read more
Today we’re going to talk about a topic that is seldom discussed, but critically important to have a successful day – the secrets to creating a “don’t do” list! If you’re anything like me or most of my friends, you have a to-do list that is filled with a LOT of tasks that are urgent … Read more
One of the key components of the keto diet is an extremely limited carb intake. When a large portion of your diet is carbohydrates, your body burns glucose for energy which inhibits fat loss. Conversely, when you greatly reduce your carbohydrate intake, your body burns fat for fuel and your liver creates ketones, which are … Read more
Ahh, postpartum bladder leakage (also known as urinary incontinence.) It’s something that no new mom wants to think about or deal with, but unfortunately it’s something that 60% of postpartum women suffer from. Even if your pregnancy and delivery was “uneventful” (all pregnancy’s and deliveries are obviously eventful, but I’m talking no tearing, etc.,) there’s still … Read more
The Keto diet has been popular for a while now, and it’s popularity doesn’t appear to be waning. While this low-carb, high-fat diet has thousands of fans and offers a number of health benefits, if you’re a keto newbie it can be a bit confusing to know what you can eat on the keto diet. … Read more
The keto diet has taken the world by storm, and for good reason. I mean, who doesn’t want to eat cheese and delicious keto fat bombs every day (and lose weight doing it!) The most common reason people start a keto diet is because they want to lose weight. And while weight loss is definitely … Read more
Laughter helps your organs function better, such as helping your lungs take in more air, making better airflow for your heart and muscles. Laughter also helps maintain your stress levels and even can raise or lower your blood pressure leaving you with a feeling of relaxation. It also influences the increase of the endorphins that … Read more
