Archive Monthly Archives: March 2021
Is Bone Broth All It’s Cracked Up to Be?
Bone broth: You’ve probably heard at least something about it in the past few years, and about how healthy it is. You may have thought that it sounds a
Continue reading10 Tips To Stick To Intermittent Fasting When On Vacation
You’ve just booked your dream vacation and you’re counting down the days. You’ve got your plane ticket, sunglasses, and bathing suit ready to go. You worked so hard sticking to your intermittent fasting schedule to prepare for this vacation and you are feeling and looking great! But now you are worried about losing all of your progress if you deviate from your schedule. Should you even try to stick to intermittent fasting when on vacation?
Continue readingWhat I Wish I Knew About Intermittent Fasting When I was 18
Honestly, I used to really struggle with keeping my weight from fluctuating and getting rid of fat after having my two babies. I was exercising regularly and watching what I ate but it just wasn’t enough. My struggle continued until about 15 years ago when I decided to make one small adjustment that completely changed my life. Strategic meal planning along with a short period of fasting, also known as intermittent fasting, is the reason I believe I have been able to stay so lean (while still enjoying some of my favorite comfort foods). I only wish that I would have learned about intermittent fasting sooner rather than struggling with my fluctuating weight for so many years. If you’re curious about what it can do for you, here is what I wish I knew about intermittent fasting when I was 18.
Continue readingHow Much Water Is Really Enough? And What Does Your Body Do With It All?
Truth time: do you drink the eight recommended glasses of water a day? If you’re like most people, you don’t really know how much water your body is getting, or even how much you should be getting. You’ve probably heard different “rules” thrown around about staying hydrated. Some say you should drink eight glasses of water a day. Others say you need to drink half your body weight in water every day. How much water is really enough? And what does your body do with it all? Our bodies are made up of about two-thirds water. Isn’t that wild?! The majority of your human body is water. Your brain is 74% water, your lungs 83%, your skin 64%, and your muscles are 79% water. No wonder water is so important to our daily functioning!
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