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Can You Really Get Fit in 30 Minutes?

30 minute workout and while I was doing the workout, I was thinking that there are people out there asking the “Can you really get fit in 30 minutes

A Simple Guide to Intermittent Fasting for Women Over 50

Intermittent Fasting is a method of eating where you set the periods when you allow yourself to eat and periods when you are supposed to fast. Simply put, instead of eating meals and snacks whenever you want, you are to set a specific window of time when you can and can’t eat. It’s worth noting that Intermittent Fasting is not considered a diet

10 Easy Everyday Habits To Improve Your Gut Health

The term “gut health” has become a buzzword in the health world lately, but what exactly is your “gut”? Scientifically speaking, your gut is your

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

10 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?

What 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.

How 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!

What Is Intermittent Fasting? (and why you should be doing it)

You’ve probably heard the term “intermittent fasting” before, right? But when you start researching you get overwhelmed and confused on where to start. Stress no more! I have been a fan of intermittent fasting for so long and am here to walk you through the basics of this revolutionary way of eating. What I love about intermittent fasting is that it can fit any type of lifestyle. Keto? No problem! Vegan? You got it! Carnivore? Heck, yes! Standard American diet? Yes, it even works for that! This way of eating can literally fit into anybody’s lifestyle. How cool is that?!

12 Tips for Running in the Winter

Instead of giving up on running outside for a few months, follow these twelve tips for running in the winter. Not only will running outside in the

Why Nutritional Therapy Practitioner Melissa?

Why did I become a Nurtitional Therapy Practitioner?