Reducing stress is crucial to improving overall health...and this includes weight loss! Everyone perceives stressful events differently. Your perception of events will determine your emotional and behavioral reaction to them. We can never know true reality – only our perception.
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Ahhh, the “stress mess.” Does stress make you feel a bit off? Do you notice negative health effects when stress is the worst? Maybe it affects your sleep, or maybe you get sick more often. Yes, stress can definitely mess with your health. Today I talk about some of the […]
I have been thinking a lot about what happened to home cooking. Making meals from scratch seems like a long lost skill. Replaced by pre-cooked meals or meals that require no cooking. As I was considering writing this I checked my e-mail and an article shared on LinkedIn caught my […]
You have probably heard over and over that you need to set goals, I talk about it, and so does everyone else in the coaching and wellness bubble. We also talk about mindset, and some may even tell you to rely on willpower. Proper goal setting is only one part […]
This series would not be complete without discussing the importance of sleep. Lives are hectic; most people are exhausted on a daily basis and use “pick me ups” like sugar and caffeine to cope. Proper sleep hygiene is critical for repair and rejuvenation, to keep the immune system […]
Alright, You knew I’d have to touch on fiber at some point, right? It plays such an important role in our diet, but the typical American diet only contains about 10-15 grams of fiber daily. We know we need to eat fiber, and the basics of why it’s important. But […]
Let’s talk label reading. You may already be doing this, but bear with me. I see many people looking at the calories, but they are not too certain about what else they are looking at and how to decipher it. Label reading is an important component of healthy eating and […]
Common concerns, let’s chat about this today. Did you start the challenge from Part 1? What did you start with? Nothing is too small, anything counts. Share it with me on Facebook you can join the private Savvy Vitality Community, or send me an email…either way, I would love to […]
A huge part of adopting a new lifestyle is grocery shopping. Finding local, in-season, fresh foods is certainly becoming easier in some areas, but for many people, the grocery store is where they obtain some or even all of the food for themselves and their families. Because of this, we […]
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 […]
It is time to develop adventurous qualities. It’s time to meet the part of yourself that clings to an immovable faith in high ideals. Though they are noble ideals, that help improve consciousness and quality of life. They may also reject life and be a defense against fear. Fear of […]
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 […]
Remembering the end result that you want to achieve is what will make you say “no” to what is going to derail your vision and mission.
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 […]