How to Eat Healthier to Lose Weight for Summer

How to Eat Healthier to Lose Weight for Summer

Summer is just around the corner. And many of us still have weight loss goals that we’re trying to meet. Maybe we started off the year with good intentions. And maybe we’re still on track. Whether it’s eating healthier  or exercising regularly, there are numerous factors that go into losing weight. Let’s bring in one of those things and talk about how to eat healthier to lose weight for the summer- or anytime of the year. For more ideas, be sure to check out my health and wellness tips for women. The minute you feel warm enough to wear shorts, you realized something:  The beach is beckoning and you are not prepared for it, physically! You panic and think of stapling your mouth for a…

4 Important Reasons to Never Skip Breakfast

4 Important Reasons to Never Skip Breakfast

I have admitted in the past that I am kind of a skipper. Well, maybe more than kind of. It’s not always intentional though. Sometimes I just get so caught up in doing other things in the morning. And then, by the time I get around to it, it’s already close enough to lunchtime. But when I look at how I use my time; it’s silly of me to not eat breakfast. I mean, if I can get coffee then surely I can have breakfast- right? That’s why I’m partnering with Dunkin’ Donuts to bring you these 4 important reasons to not skip breakfast. One of the most important meals of the day is breakfast. You heard that growing up and may not believe it…

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….