The Ultimate Savvy Guide to Get Started was created to help you wade through some of what may be holding you back when it comes to making diet and lifestyle changes.These days there is no lack of information, you simply have to Google or go to You Tube. It’s great […]
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Do you love your breakfast? Do you have a short list of “go-to” recipes? Maybe you need a bit of inspiration to start eating breakfast again? Getting some protein at each meal can help with blood sugar management, metabolism, and weight loss. This is because protein helps you feel fuller […]
You knew there was a bit of an over-emphasis (borderlining obsession) about cholesterol, right? Before we jump into some myths let’s make sure we’re on the same page when it comes to what it is exactly. Myth #1: “Cholesterol” is cholesterol While cholesterol is an actual molecule, what it is […]
Your Waist Circumference (aka Belly Fat) Matters 100x More Than What You Weigh! You totally want to ditch your scale, don’t you? You may have this weird kind of relationship with your “weight”. I mean, it doesn’t define you (obviously). What you weigh can matter but only to a certain […]
You may be convinced that your metabolism is slow. You may feel tired, cold or that you’ve gained weight. Maybe your digestion seems a bit more “sluggish”. Why does this happen? Why do metabolic rates slow down? What can slow my metabolism? Metabolism includes all of the biochemical reactions in […]
Have you said “bye-bye” to sleeping through the night? Are you feeling exhausted or “running on stress hormones” all day? Do not fear, I have some great tips (and another amazing recipe) for you! The science of sleep is fascinating, complicated, and growing. Sleeping is this daily thing that we […]
Oh my gosh – nutrition and diet info is everywhere! I may be in my own bubble here, but are you as tired as I am of the constant changes to what is deemed healthy? And each expert and association tries to lead you in their direction because […]
Sometimes those holiday feasts are just amazing. And it’s not just the abundance of delicious food but also the people, the decorations, and the ambiance. It is way too easy (and common) to indulge on those days. But it doesn’t always stop there. Sometimes we overeat on regular days. Or […]
What is Metabolism? This word “metabolism” is thrown around a lot these days. It’s important to take a closer look at what it is, And answer a few important questions. You know that if yours is too slow you might gain weight. But what exactly does this all […]
What if I told you that you that you could manage your weight and NEVER have to “DIET” again? That you don’t have to count calories, starve yourself, or eat funny-tasting shakes and bars. You don’t have to suffer from the consequences of yo-yo dieting. Would you believe me? With all […]
I am not a huge fan of a lot of kitchen gadgets, they take up space and create clutter. I don’t like that. So, I am choosy about what I have in my kitchen, and my home for that matter. That being said there are many kitchen gadgets that make […]
On the other side of fear, what could you be missing? This past week we took a long weekend to explore our own province. We’ve always loved taking a day trip here and there. A couple of years ago we took the leap and invested in a camper so that […]
Start Journaling, here’s why… This time of year tends to have us reflecting on the past year and what we have done. Sometimes it can leave us feeling like we missed the mark. We had things we wanted to do. Not seeing the results we anticipated can have us forget […]
Me time without guilt. Yes, you read that right! As we enter the Holiday Season we find ourselves getting busier, and busier, and busier… There is a lot to be done, and it will all happen. Somehow. We tend to push ourselves to the side as we plan what we […]
Sleep is one of the most important elements to living well, but is often undervalued and overlooked. It’s been a bit of a joke among my friends and husband about how I head to bed so early. As it nears 9pm you will hear a few chuckles and comments like […]