Morning Stretches To Kick Start Your Day
Waking up in the morning full of sunshine isn't always easy. Most of us need a little boost to ready ourselves to face the day. Want to know one of the most effective ways to do just that? It's something we should all do more often - stretch! Awaken your body and mind...
5 Benefits of Being an Early Riser
Are you an early riser or do you long for the days that you can sleep in? For many, getting up early in the morning is not exactly the easiest thing to do. When the alarm goes off, you feel like that additional hour of sleep will go a long way. But when you consider...
Taking a Little Time Off for Me
While doing the research for my blog post Why Women are More Prone to Mental Health Issues, I began seeing more and more of myself in what I was researching. I realized that I have not been my normal, glass half full, happy go lucky kind of gal that I have always...
Why Women are More Prone to Mental Health Issues
News flash- if you’re a woman, you already have a higher than average risk of developing a mental health condition. Though this is far from fair, this gender disparity is an accurate reflection of the way things are. Statistics Brain reports that 86% of working...
Stress, Food, and Weight Gain; How They are Connected
Did you know that there is a direct link to stress, hormones and weight gain? It would be so much easier if we craved a large veggie-filled salad when we're stressed. Unfortunately, that doesn't seem to be the case -- instead, we tend to look for comfort in food when...
5 Tips for Keeping Hormone Disrupting Chemicals Out of Your Life
Coming into contact with chemicals is hard to avoid, and I bet you don't even realize just how many chemicals are lurking in your everyday items, products, and within your home. Chemicals are common, and although there are many things we can do to reduce chemical use...
Healthy Summer Barbecues
It's summertime, the July 4th holiday is looming ever closer, and everyone in your neighborhood will probably be hosting a cookout, and you know what? You should, too. But what can you make if you'regluten-free and trying to eat healthier? I'll share ideas for healthy...
Grilled Shrimp and Citrus Vinaigrette Salad
During the summer months, I love grilling as many of my meals as possible. Chicken, seafood, veggies, even fruit are fantastic on the grill. If you enjoy outdoor grilling and barbeques as much as I do, then you'll love this recipe. Fast and easy to prepare, this...
Sugar Cravings; And How to Beat Them This Summer
If you have good intentions of eating healthy, but get sidetracked by sweets, you’re not alone! Did you know that sugar can be just as addictive as cocaine? And it causes the same chemical reaction in the brain as cocaine. Now with all of us starting into the dog days...
Enjoying Summer Parties without the Guilt
Summer, my time of year! Picnics, block parties, backyard barbecues they're always a big part of summer shenanigans. However, if you're not careful, you can easily add a few unwanted pounds at these events. I'm going to share some ways that you can enjoy those summer...