Sugar is extremely addictive and so hard to give up. Here are three tips to get sugar out of your life for good. If you're anything like me....I start eating sugar and then I have a really hard time trying to stop. Intellectually, we know sugar isn't good for us, but it feels good. It's one of the reasons we use food: To change our state of being. If we're bored, in a foul mood, tired, or celebrating, we use food. Think about it for yourself. Is sugar a big part of your life? When do you find ...

You're hungry when you're fasting! What can you eat while you're doing intermittent fasting (IF) and what's the best thing to eat when you're coming out of your fasted state? These are common questions. Remember you can find all the Intermittent Fasting videos on my YouTube channel. Get the info on how to do it, the best way to do IF for weight loss, the benefits and what you should eat during and after the fasted state. What can you eat while you're in your fasted state? Not much! We are ...

If there's one thing that irks me.....Taking a handful of supplements and expecting those supplements to counter act (insert any bad behavior here) the chili cheese fries you indulged in.Those supplements will work well when our body is optimized to fire on all cylinders. The question becomes...how in the world do we optimize for maximum benefits of all the supplements we take.  We start first with our lifestyle.   Optimize: ~Sleep ~Nutrition ~Movement ~Mindset ~Stress Less When ...

Turning 50 feels like such a huge milestone and since I took my 50th trip around the sun this month people have been asking these three questions: 1.  What are you doing about the signs of aging? 2.  What are you doing about declining hormones? 3.  How do you stay in shape and look your best? So it's time to break down what I've learned this past year about my body - mind - behavior when it comes to getting the absolute BEST from myself. COMMITMENT TO CONSISTENCY IS KEY No ...

No one is getting through life without a few transitions. As much we like the comfort of the familiar, it's inevitable that some things will change. In those moments of change, how will you handle it? Before we get to the business of handling transitions, here's what you need to know about doing life well: RULE #1:  Life is hard.  No one said it would be easy to navigate this life or to be in pursuit of your higher self.  But dang, sometimes life can throw you an unexpected ...

It happens to the best of us and it's so darn annoying.  We used to be able to do 50 things at one time without blinking an eye. Now it's more like.... 🤔  Why did I come in this room? 🤔  What was her name? 🤔  What was that really important thing I was going to add to the grocery list? What's happening to us? We used to be mentally sharp and now there's a noticeable difference in our memory and attention span. It is age or social media or maybe we have adult ...

We know that beauty comes from inside out and the month of June I've dedicated to skin health. I've explored everything from sunscreens, to supplements, and foods that are best at keeping your radiant and glowing. You can catch the videos on my YouTube Skin Health playlist. This is the last topic in the skin health series. Now let's chat about the five lifestyle hacks that will keep you looking young longer. 1. Ditch the Sugar and Alcohol--I'm combining sugar and alcohol because they both ...

Sagging, wrinkles, paper thin skin, spider veins, age spots....these all happen at varying degrees as we get older. Aging is not for the faint of heart! What if you could radically slow the signs of aging by the food that you eat? We know that what we eat becomes the building blocks for our cells. Our food really does become us. Armed with that bit of information, we can make better choices giving us a chance for beautiful radiant skin. Check out my top ten below! 1. Salmon-full of Omega-3 ...

Hormonal imbalances can lead to a wide range of symptoms, from fatigue and mood swings to weight gain and skin issues. While there are many factors that can contribute to hormonal imbalances, one effective way to support hormone health is through a hormone detox. Let's explore what a hormone detox is, why it's important, and how to do it the right way. What is a Hormone Detox? A hormone detox is a process of supporting the body's natural detoxification pathways to help eliminate excess ...

Are you tired of dealing with bloating, mood swings, and cramps every month? PMS, or premenstrual syndrome, affects many women, but the good news is that there are ways to reduce these symptoms. In this blog post, we'll explore eight simple and effective strategies to help you feel better during your menstrual cycle. 1. Exercise regularly Regular physical activity can help reduce PMS symptoms by releasing endorphins, which are natural mood-boosters. Aim for at least 30 minutes of moderate ...