Part of any good life journey is figuring out how to optimize your physical and mental health. This category is full of personal experiences with the struggles of figuring this out.
In the journey towards a healthier lifestyle, the path can often be challenging and lonely. Many individuals find themselves struggling with weight loss, grappling with the ups and downs of diets and exercise routines. The good news is that you don’t have to face this journey alone. Weight Loss Support Groups provide a unique and …
When you are overweight, you know a few of the things that are going to change once you lose the weight. You’ll finally be able to get into those damn jeans in the back of your closet. You’ll feel better. And hey, maybe you won’t snore so loud. If you need a little weight loss …
10 Things That Changed When I Lost 50 lbs – Weight Loss Inspiration Read More »
Fate has a funny way of helping us understand things. Many of us have loved someone with an addiction to drugs and/or alcohol. In my situation, I couldn’t fully comprehend at the time why they would let something like that destroy their life. Why couldn’t they just control it? It was an eye opening moment …
Dealing With Food Addiction: A Personal Struggle Read More »
I’ve been hyper-focused on creating the best version of myself this year. A big part of that was losing weight and getting healthy. You can read all about that journey here. Nutty Pudding has been a staple in my daily routine. It has helped me to overcome sugar cravings and provided the nutrients and protein …
Nutty Pudding Recipe: How I Lost Weight Eating This Daily Read More »
I’ve been on a journey for the past 20 years to lose weight (yes, you read that right, 20 years). Menopause includes its own particular kind of hell when it comes to weight loss. This year I approached everything differently and may have found the magic bullet . . . at least for me. I …
Self-care is essential to maintaining a healthy and balanced life. Taking care of yourself both physically and mentally can have numerous benefits, including reducing stress, improving mood, and increasing overall well-being. However, with busy schedules and competing priorities, it can be challenging to prioritize self-care. Let’s delve a little deeper into the importance of self-care …
Self Care: How to Fit it Into Your Daily Routine Read More »
Walking vs Hiking – What’s the difference? Do there have to be wild animals for it to be considered hiking? Is one better than the other? Why are people so into hiking these days? In this post, we’ll explore the answers to the difference between walking and hiking, the benefits of each, the equipment needed …
Walking vs Hiking – Definition & Benefits of Each Read More »
I love the song “It’s A Man’s World” because while it highlights women do, indeed, live in a man’s world, James Brown so eloquently reminds us it wouldn’t be worth living without women. And while many men aspire to protect women, unfortunately, that isn’t the case for all. This post provides examples of how, in …
What’s not to love about a road trip . . . except maybe the endless supply of fast food and gas station snacks? Yeah, I know, those pull apart Twizzlers are the BEST and don’t even get me started on Gardettos – it’s like crack (or at least how I imagine crack might be)! Let’s …
How to Pack Healthy Food on a Road Trip – Solo Female Traveler with Dog Read More »
We all know we need to drink more water. Stay hydrated. This becomes especially important when working out a lot or trying to lose weight. But sometimes water is, I don’t know . . . boring. Sometimes I just want a little flavor in my day or I’m trying to avoid the soda machine but …
3 Ways To Drink More Water: 3 Flavored Water Recipes – Weight Loss Hacks Read More »
Weight loss is a struggle for millions of American’s. We try multiple diets, exercise routines, supplements, and strategies. We invest in personal training, cold plunges, fat camps, dieticians, doctors, and drugs. Is the problem that we don’t know how to lose weight or that we just want a quick fix. This article will seek to …
If you’re looking for a dessert that is keto-friendly, sugar-free, and/or vegan . . . oh, and dare I say, chocolate, then yeah, I’ve got a recipe for you! If you’ve never thought you’d want or you’ve never had avocado pudding you’re probably thinking, “Yuck!” but hey, hear me out. It’s actually amazing! Seriously, I …
Keto, Vegan & Sugar-Free Dessert: Chocolate Avocado Pudding Recipe Read More »
There’s nothing worse than the feeling of being overwhelmed. Hell, it’s scary to imagine having absolutely no control over anything in your life. And that’s pretty much what overwhelm is – the feeling of drowning in life. When you feel overwhelmed, it’s difficult to focus and nearly impossible to problem-solve. This article provides 5 tips …
I transitioned to a plant-based diet in my 40s as a result of watching a few documentaries about factory farming. Watching the documentaries, I became concerned about the treatment of animals as well as the hormones being injected into the food we eat. Movie: Forks over Knives (I’m warning you, only watch this if you …
Can A Plant-Based Diet Minimize Your Menopause Symptoms? Read More »
When I first heard about Overnight Oats, I thought there was no way they could taste good. I mean really, uncooked oatmeal?! Yuck. But, as happens more often than I like to admit, I was wrong. I found that Overnight Oats not only taste amazing, but they are an excellent item to pack on road …
One of my very favorite treats is so easy to make and even good for you – Dairy-Free Chia Seed Pudding! With just 69 calories in a tablespoon of chia seeds, a plethora of nutrients in this tiny little seed, and endless options regarding flavoring, what’s not to love?! The consistency can best be described …
The benefits of hiking are numerous, ranging from increased muscle strength and endurance to an enhanced feeling of well-being. I found myself personally going through some “stuff” and all I knew for sure was being in nature felt good. As it turned out, the more time I spent walking in the woods, crossing streams, and …
Benefits of Hiking – Physical, Mental & Emotional Read More »
I’ve read it’s ideal to weigh yourself every day or every other day and then I’ve read other experts who say once a week. In this post, I’m going to talk about the mental head game of that number on the scales and how it can both inspire and derail someone. I’ll talk a little about my personal feelings on the topic and why I don’t spend too much time on the scales.
This is my go-to vegan protein smoothie recipe. I even use a variation of it for ice cream replacement. It’s fast to make, super healthy, and easy to put in a cup and drink on the way anywhere. I have this for breakfast almost every day in the summer. At just over 300 calories it’s …
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