There’s “good” bacteria and “bad” bacteria in the gut. If the “bad” bacteria starts to take over the “good” bacteria those signals going from the gut to the brain are going to throw other parts of the body into chaos. No one wants that! So how can you tell if things are off in your gut microbiome? There’s some signs to let you know things are off (and things you can do to help out).
Continue readingIt can be easy to find yourself in situations where you don’t have the equipment (and hardly the room) for the kind of workout you’re used to getting in during the day. Whatever your situation — you have workout options! You just need to find the right compromise for the moment.
Continue readingAhhh… grocery shopping. Something we all love to hate. It can feel like quite the chore — but it also feels good having a fridge full of a variety of foods. The problem is, by the time we actually make it to the store, we’re looking for options that are easy and convenient. And that usually means we are bagging up foods that aren’t so great for us at the checkout line.
Continue readingWho here feels personally victimized by diet trends within the health and wellness space? I think we all have at some point. It can get exhausting to sort through… “Do this, try that!” Can make you feel like screaming, or crying, or both. Instead of trying the latest and greatest thing — think about what actually works.
Continue readingThere are people who despise winter — and those who toss on their jackets and say, “let’s go!” Dusted trees, snow-covered hills, frosty windows… winter can be full of magic for those who embrace it.
Continue readingQuenching your thirst feels so good when you feel especially parched — but it can be hard to tell if you are getting enough fluids daily. With hydration being incredibly important, here are some easy adjustments you can make to ensure that you stay properly hydrated all day, every day.
Continue readingHi. I’m good fat. Nice to meet you! Believe it or not — certain fats are essential to the human body. According to Verywell Fit “Fats are one of the three macronutrients required for the body to function at an optimum level. The purpose of fat in our body is for growth and development, energy, vitamin absorption, protection of our organs, and maintaining cell membranes.” Now before you go running off to get a bucket of crispy fried chicken, take a pause. Trans and saturated fats are the ones you really should steer away from. Unsaturated fats are the way to go. So let’s take a look at some friendly high fat foods that are also super tasty!
Continue readingWhat do you think of when you hear the word “fats”? Does it make you want to scream and run in the other direction? Listen — that’s understandable, but there are good fats that give our body the energy it needs to get us through the day. It would be pretty much impossible to be a functioning human without them. There’s a nice little list of “healthy fats” found in some whole foods that you can add to your diet. Here we can take a look at some HFLC meals that won’t take up your whole day, ditch the added carbs, and give you a good zip of energy!
Continue readingDon’t ever look back — unless you are admiring your booty. Hey! If you worked for it, you can appreciate it. Are you dreaming of a bum that fills out a good pair of jeans? Or maybe looking for a little extra shape to add to that cute dress? And don’t get me started on swimwear… Everyone likes the idea of a firmer rear. You can lift and tone up those glutes without having to spend a whole year doing it. You just need the right workouts and a little extra motivation.
Continue readingTechnology. It can be our best friend and our worst enemy. As stubborn and irritating as it can sometimes be — having access to information right at our fingertips is […]
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