Road Trip Tips and Advice for Moms and a Free Checklist

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #ChooseTENA #CollectiveBias Over the years, and after having three kids, my body has changed. And while I am doing what I can to combat this or to at least maintain some control; there are times that I just cannot do anything. Well, short of doing an emergency dance and then running like heck. Can you relate? Most of the time, if I’m prepared, I’m okay. But then there are other occasions that I just know something is going to happen. And it’s not going to be pretty. For example, if we’re taking a road trip or day trip and there’s no sign of a rest stop. Or at…

8 Signs That You Might Have Keto Flu and What to Do About It

When you start a Ketogenic diet, you are generally putting your body into a state of ketosis. I know it sounds serious, but really it’s not. It’s what happens when your body starts burning carbs instead of fat. Your body is just undergoing metabolic changes. Sometimes this is referred to as “keto flu”. Here are 8 signs of keto flu and what you can do about it. What Is Keto Flu The “keto flu” is a label given to a set of carbohydrate withdrawal symptoms that may occur in people who start a low carb diet that results from altered hormonal states and the electrolyte imbalances that may occur with it. In other words, it describes a cycle in the body adapting to a newly…

6 Foods That Will Help to Boost Your Metabolism

6 Foods That Will Help to Boost Your Metabolism

Many of us are on some sort of journey to get healthy. And that often includes a weight loss goal of some kind. Weight loss shouldn’t be your only goal though. I’ve mentioned how a low carb diet will help with weight loss. Now, I want to talk about foods that will help boost your metabolism. Almost seems too good to be true, right? Yes, metabolism will also have to do with genetics. And your thyroid can play a part too. But it is possible to naturally boost your metabolism with one of these foods. Today we live in a fast paced society where we are constantly running around, checking emails, eating by drive through’s, and really not taking care of our health like we…

4 Common Excuses that People Make to Not Get Fit

4 Common Excuses that People Make to Not Get Fit

Do you exercise regularly? If you had asked me this question one year ago, the answer would have been no. And more than likely followed by laughter. However, now that I do exercise regularly, I see and notice the difference. Still, there are many common excuses that people make to not get fit. I could have given you my own top ten. But that’s changed since I’ve started my personal health and wellness journey. Many people have a million and one reasons why they should not get fit. But are your excuses really justified? Here are some answers to the most popular excuses not to exercise. Let’s look at each one individually and see why each is not valid to avoid starting an exercise program….

Why You Should Still Count Calories on a Low Carb Diet

Why You Should Still Count Calories on a Low Carb Diet

If you are in the midst of a weight loss journey, you may have started with counting your calories. Perhaps you’ve looked into a few types of diets. Maybe you’ve even decided to try a low-carb diet. That’s great! Don’t give up your calorie counting just yet though. Here’s why you should still count calories on a low carb diet. And if you’re looking for more encouragement and support on your weight loss journey, be sure to check out my health and wellness tips for moms. When people think of calorie counting, they cringe, and while all of us wish we could eat whatever we want without gaining weight, for most of us this is simply not reality and not how it works. While there…

5 Ways to Cut 100 (or More) Calories Per Day

5 Ways to Cut 100 (or More) Calories Per Day

When many of us are looking for ways to lose weight, we often start with cutting calories. Here are 5 ways to cut 100 or more calories per day. Just keep in mind, depending on your weight loss goals (and your overall fitness and wellness goals), your calorie intake will vary. Sometimes you may need more calories per day and sometimes you will need less. Be sure to check out my health and wellness tips for moms for more advice. How do calories affect your weight? When dieting there are several things to keep in mind, from how often you’re eating down to the distribution of macronutrients in your food. The bottom line is that when you’re trying to lose weight it all comes down…