Fitness

Help Me to Help You. What do you want to see in 2019?

Hello and Happy New Year everybody. I am so excited to wave goodbye to 2018 and say hello to 2019. 2018 was amazing and fun. There was a lot of growth and challenges that set us up for amazing things this year! I am in the midst of planning content, new nutritional and exercise packages,…

Two Simple Ways to Start Eating Healthy Right Now

changes, healthy eating, myth, nutrition, overwhelm, simple

Most people do want to be eating healthy, but it can be overwhelming. I have found that a lot of people kind of have the concepts, they just can’t implement it, or they don’t have the willpower to do it. Or they’re really ready to get started, but they don’t have the concept. The number…

What to Look For in a Healthy Cooking Spray

coconut oil, cooking spray, grocery tips, high smoke point

Although cooking with oil is not necessary most of the time, there are times where you do need it. Now, remember my three rules on oil. It has to provide a function, it has to provide flavor, or it has to provide nutrition to use it. Some important things to look for are: higher smoke point, oils…

How to Pick the Best (Butternut, Zucchini, Yellow) Squash

grocery tips, squash

If you’ve ever been to a grocery store and picked up squash, you’ve more than likely been disappointed once you get them home and cut them open to find them full of seeds. It can be hard to pick the right produce if you don’t know what you’re looking for. Use this guide to pick…

5 Reasons Why You’re Struggling During Your Workout

bad day, dehydrated, fatigue, goals, motivation, overtraining, performance, stress, struggling

Workouts can vary from day to day, and not every day is destined to be your best. Some days, you hit your workout feeling energized and powerful. You finish knowing you gave it your all, leaving nothing on the table. Other days, you struggle. Why does this happen? Here are five things that could be just the…

Coconut Oil 101

coconut benefits, coconut oil, cooking oil, goals

Coconut oil can be used for a variety of things, including cooking, cosmetics and skin treatments. Here are the most frequently asked questions I get about coconut oil. Is coconut oil supposed to be solid? Coconut oil is a food that changes from liquid to solid easily; when it is above about 72-75 degrees F…

Do I need to buy everything organic?

goals, meal prep, quick meals, weight loss

Let’s be honest: Buying organic can be expensive. Budget-conscious shoppers can get the most bang for their buck by prioritizing which organic foods to purchase based on the amount of pesticides they’re likely to contain. According to the Environmental Working Group’s “Clean 15” here are the 15 types of fruit and vegetables you don’t need to worry about…

How to Meal Prep Without Getting Bored

goals, meal prep, quick meals, weight loss

Meal prepping is a great way to save time and stay on track to meet your goals by preparing your healthy food in advance. A lot of people that meal prep prepare a protein and vegetables, divide them into containers and then eat the same thing everyday. Eating the same few foods, day after day,…

Ibuprofen vs Acetaminophen: When Should You Use One Over The Other?

muscle soreness, OTC Medicine, pain, pain killer, pain reliver, recovery, weight loss

Over-the-counter (OTC) pain relievers are medicines that can help relieve pain or lower a fever. Despite all of the different brand names, there are basically two major types of OTC pain relievers: acetaminophen (Tylenol or Excedrin); and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), a broad group that contains ibuprofen (Advil), naproxen (Aleve), and aspirin. OTC pain relievers…

Immune-Boosting and Anti-Inflammatory Smoothie

allergies, healthy eating, immunity, muscle soreness, nutrition plan, recovery drink, weight loss

Whether it’s flu season, allergy season, or you’re just in the mood for a refreshing drink, an immune-boosting smoothie is always a good idea. By snacking on something as easy and convenient as a smoothie, you can get in antioxidants and vitamins that will kick-start your immune system into gear. Immunity boosting citrus fruits like limes…