Losing weight means you have to restrict yourself, right? WRONG! You’ve been taught that eating whatever you want is what got you into the position that you are now looking to lose weight. You think to yourself, if I had just not eaten that bowl of ice cream or extra piece of garlic bread, I […]

Does this happen to you? You want so badly to make a change but you never start because you’re worried you won’t be successful with your fitness routine? So many of us are scared to start something for fear that we won’t be successful. Let me remind you that you will NEVER be successful if […]

Staying hydrated is crucial for your overall health. That’s the broad benefit. Chances are you aren’t drinking near enough water. Have you thought about what water actually does for your body and health? Here are a few of the benefits of drinking water you might not notice directly: Sounds great right? While you may not […]

Consistency leads to results in the health and fitness world. That’s the truth of it. Staying consistent beats all the odds. The journey to health and fitness MUST involve consistency. I can promise you that when you start out consistency won’t be the first thing on your mind. You’ll be tempted to skip a workout […]

Making your health and fitness a priority is more than just working out and eating healthy. “I” was my first priority when starting my journey to better health & fitness. At times, it felt selfish. Even now, I speak with so many people who say they can’t improve their health and fitness because it is […]

You probably know someone making juice smoothies each morning due to their current diet fixation. That happens and honestly they aren’t doing anything “wrong”, they probably just fall into the societal pressures of dieting. If I could tell you and them something it would be, “ditch the diets!”.  Diet culture is harmful! With a new […]

If you’re trying to lose weight in your 30’s, quit making these mistakes. Losing weight in your 30’s isn’t as it was in your 20’s. I’ve been there and live this. Here are the 4 mistakes you’re probably making in your weight loss journey Most people fall into this trap thinking they need to eat […]

With all the sweets and parties it can be hard to find practical ways to focus on health during the holidays. This may not be the first thing on your mind, and I get it. You’ve got lots of gifts to buy, presents to wrap, and festivities to attend. Don’t let that hold you back from […]

It’s scary. Added sugars can be very scary for your health. Studies show that added sugar is addictive. This is why it’s so hard for people to eat less of it. But, it’s damaging to your health. Here are a few of the benefits you can see if you choose to lower your sugar intake. […]

Fall means family, football, and food. Some of my most favorite things! I love being able to host family & friends. There’s nothing like connecting over delicious food and a touchdown. But with that comes potential stress over what to eat. I’ve heard it many times “I don’t know what to cook”. This even happens […]