Healthy habits may not be as healthy as you think. Do you ever get the feeling you’re doing everything “right” for your health and still getting nowhere? Yeah, I know exactly how you feel. I’ve felt that way dozens of times during the last few years since I began my health journey. And it is…
Metabolism
What does it mean to have a healthy metabolism? It means your body is functioning optimally. It means you're thriving, not just surviving!
Read about how I healed my metabolism (and lost weight) by NOT dieting, or you may be interested to learn that some of your "healthy" habits might actually be stressing your metabolism.
Then, head over and try my famous metabolism-boosting coffee smoothie recipe!
Coconut Oil Weight Loss: 3 Strategies You Can Start Today
Want your coconut oil weight loss questions answered? I’m dishing up the “why” and the “how-to” so you can get started right away. One thing is for sure: fact and fiction are hard to sort through when it comes to how to lose weight with coconut oil – or really, with any kind of weight…
Learn How to Detox with a Coconut Oil Cleanse
Learn about the unique benefits of a coconut oil detox – a short term cleanse that harnesses the power of coconut oil to jump-start weight loss and give the body energy to heal. What in the world is a coconut oil detox? This cleanse seems a little crazy at first. I’m right there with you….
Top 9 of the Best Health Blogs by Women (that I Actually Read)
If blogs were books, I’d have a to-read stack as high as my ceiling. There are so many beautiful and insightful blogs out there about health and wellness, I wish I had time to read them all. But there are a few that I actually make time for on a regular basis, health bloggers that…
The BEST Coffee Smoothie: Boost Your Metabolism w/ My Secret Recipe
This coffee smoothie recipe is absolutely delicious. It’s high in protein, boosts metabolism, helps your skin, hair, and nails; and it is the perfect filling breakfast (all on its own!). The only good habit is an easy habit. That’s my motto and I’m sticking to it. No, it’s not sexy. No, it’s not what all…
10 Foods that Affect Thyroid Health for Better or Worse
Did you know that the food you eat can affect your thyroid health? Some foods can help boost your thyroid function and bring it into balance – while others will do the exact opposite. Why learn about foods for your thyroid health? Food heals. And when it comes to foods for your thyroid, it’s all…
The Number One Ingredient to Avoid
There is a detrimental ingredient lurking in our food. Often we don’t even realize it’s there. It could be in the ice cream you ate last night or the pizza you ordered yesterday. It could be in the homemade fermented sourdough bread you have every morning for breakfast. And–believe it or not–this ingredient could even…
Book Review: The Gabriel Method by Jon Gabriel
Lose weight without dieting? Ah, well, we’ve all heard those claims before. And while we may have brushed them off, didn’t some part of you deep down wish it were true? I’ll be the first to admit: I sure have! So, yes, I was intrigued by the funny little ads lurking around cyberspace for The…
I stopped dieting 6 years ago and this happened…
I’m here today to talk about dieting. Or more accurately — how I STOPPED dieting, and how that affected my body and my mind. In a world of low calorie this and diet resolution that… I’ve decided to check out. I’m walking away. Or rather, I walked away a long time ago. And never looked…
How I Finally Stopped Binge Eating
I know what it feels like when you can’t stop compulsive eating. You may have to find a way on how to stop binge eating to break your normal cycle. Binge eating can feel like a monster inside you, waiting to pounce on the next pizza or candy bar that comes your way. I’ve downed…
