The term work life balance gets thrown around a lot. But, how is that possible when we can all relate to our “To Do” Lists piling up, along with the laundry and dirty dishes. How is anyone supposed to do everything the need to and still stay sane? Starting my Continue Reading
Figuring out how who to trust in a world obsessed with eating healthy and finding the “right” workouts can be really confusing. For anyone looking for sustainable advice that is actually practical, its easy to fall into a trap of false promises when you don’t know what to look for. Continue Reading
We all know that first impressions matter. But, what if (and some of you may have experienced this) you we’re judged on how someone perceived you based on the size of your body? Nothing else. Only contributing to different treatment in comparison to your smaller bodied counterpart. Weight stigma is Continue Reading
Why should exercise be something we dread, a chore we submit to fit in with what we think is expected of us. Its a cycle. You hear about a great new “fat blasting/HIIT/whatever it may be” workout. You try it because there are tons of people talking about how it Continue Reading
In this final week I’ll be covering the final topic on carbohydrates. Up to now we have covered all the bases like, “what are healthy carbohydrates?” But how do we piece it together, how can you put this into action and onto your plate? We know that both simple and Continue Reading
Just before you thought food couldn’t get anymore complicated…BANG! The topic of vegetables comes up. We know vegetables are complex carbohydrates, they have all the vitamins and minerals and fiber we could wish for in one little plant. But think about it. Spinach and Potatoes are pretty different right? I Continue Reading
Last week, we got into the nitty gritty of simple carbohydrates. My hope is that instead of fearing those foods you now know how to better add them to your diet. This week we switch gears and talk about complex carbohydrates. Recall our list from a few weeks ago: Whole Continue Reading
Last week, we talked about what a carbohydrate is and that there are actually different types of carbs. This week I want to dive deeper into simple carbohydrates. So, we’ve got our simple carbs and complex carbs. If you recall simple carbohydrates are typically found in: White bread Desserts Refined Continue Reading
Week 1: Welcome to a new series about everything carbohydrates. For a few weeks I’ll discuss the argument for carbohydrates. What are they, how are they used, what they do for us, and strategies for having a good relationship with this macronutrient. Before we jump in, a quick Nutrition 101 Continue Reading
So, it’s been a year. Dual meaning actually, it has been a whole 12 months and then some since I’ve written last and it has been A YEAR y’all. What does senior year look like? I guess it would have been better to keep you in to loop as things were Continue Reading