Are you getting enough rest and recovery? Health requires more than just nutrition and working out. Healthy living is a daily challenge to balance eating right, exercising, working, family, personal time, and fun. The hustle and bustle of daily life can make it very difficult to do things right and fit everything, and everyone into […]

Ever tried combining pumpkin and pancakes? Look no further for a delicious, low carb recipe your whole family will love. I love pancakes! Growing up, every Sunday after church, my father would make us a big stack of yummy, fluffy, hot pancakes covered in peanut butter and syrup; a memory that I cherish and would […]

Yes you can conquer your candy cravings. With the tips in this guest blog, you can re-gain control over your cravings for sweets. Well, it’s hard to believe we have reached yet another Halloween. Either way, it’s here and I can’t tell what’s scarier: those clowns that have been lurking about in the streets or […]

You’ll love this delicious recipe for butternut squash soup. It’s super easy with a slow cooker. In the fall, when the schedule is as hectic as ever, there is nothing I love more than coming home to a meal that is already cooked for me. Using a slow cooker is a life-saver, not to mention […]

Do you know the benefits of coconut oil? Learn why it should be in your diet. What’s all the hype about coconut oil? Why are people cooking with it? Isn’t it high in saturated fat? Doesn’t saturated fat cause heart disease? These are all great questions! I’m hoping to answer all of these questions while […]

There’s more alcohol around during the holiday season, which isn’t great for your waist line. This alcohol guide will help you navigate your way through January to choose your drinks wisely. What are the best and the worst alcoholic drinks when watching your weight? First the obvious: Alcohol is not a weight-loss aid. The more […]

  Ahhh…fall, my favorite season! Cool, crisp air, delicious apples and pumpkins abound and let’s not forget Saturday college football!! Sounds wonderful, right? Except when weekly tailgate events happen and everything it brings with it (fried foods, no fruits or veggies in sight, and beer…lots of beer) takes over your life and your good eating habits! […]

Staying motivated can be difficult, especially if you are motivating yourself. Here’s 5 things you can do to stay motivated, to help boost your performance when motivation is low. It’s easy to talk yourself into a day off here, cookie there, and before you know it you have gained all that weight back that you […]

This guest post provides a comprehensive low down on everything you need to know about gluten. Get tips and recipes for eating gluten-free! What is Gluten? Gluten is a general name for the proteins found in wheat (wheat berries, durum, emmer, semolina, spelt, farina, farro, graham, kamut, khorasan wheat and einkorn), rye, barley and triticale, […]

Insulin sensitivity may be the culprit behind your inability to lose weight. Read on to learn more about this important, but misunderstood topic. Unless you are an Anatomy & Physiology geek like me, it’s very likely that you may not know what insulin sensitivity is. Before we get into the juicy stuff (i.e. weight loss), […]