All posts by Melissa McAllister

Tea to Lose Weight?…NOPE! I “Spill the Tea” on Laxatives

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I’ll cut right to the chase: “Fit Tea,” “SkinnyTea,” “Detox Tea,” “tea to lose weight”…Whatever you call it, it’s BS!! I know you’ve seen “Fit Tea” all over Instagram. Kylie […]

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How to Save Hundreds on Groceries Each Year…My Foolproof Tips!!

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If you want to save hundreds on groceries, there’s not just one thing you need to do…it’s a combination of AT LEAST 20 different strategies and considerations!     Survey […]

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Romaine Mania! What’s Up with the Romaine Lettuce Recall?

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Is it just me, or does it seem like recalls are happening more often lately?? I know the romaine lettuce recall is scary, but please “romaine” calm… So today’s topic: […]

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How Long Should My HIIT Intervals Be?

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Are you new to HIIT, and wondering “How long should my HIIT intervals be?”     It’s a tough question for beginners. And it’s one I’ve been thinking about, since […]

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Can Metabolism Be “Fast” or “Slow”? (Ultimate Metabolism Booster)

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“I have a slow metabolism. His is really fast so he can eat whatever he wants…What’s a good metabolism booster for me??” We’re all used to hearing about “fast” and […]

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Is Not Exercising Bad?…It’s WORSE Than Smoking!

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Is not exercising bad? Um, we all know the answer to that question. But many of us who haven’t been doing it like we should might be morbidly interested in […]

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Monk Fruit: Finally a NATURAL Sweetener?

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If I mention monk fruit, your first thought is probably “What the heck is that?” Well hopefully, it’s your new best friend, because it’s a GREAT substitute for sugar!   […]

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How to Become More Extroverted…Is It Even Possible for an Introvert?

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Some of us who consider ourselves introverts wonder how to become more extroverted. “Introverts” vs. “extroverts”…this way of dividing people up has gotten pretty popular in the last few years. […]

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Chocolate is Good for You?? Some of My Favorite Sweet Treats!

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It turns out, chocolate is good for you!     …Actually, that’s a little bit misleading, sorry…But you’ve already probably heard that dark chocolate is healthy. That’s because pure cocoa […]

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What If Intermittent Fasting DOESN’T Work? (You’re Probably Doing it Wrong)

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I saw a blog post recently…obviously I’m not going to name names, but the author asked, “What If Intermittent Fasting Doesn’t Work?” That would be a fair question, if they’d […]

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