sodium and weight gain

Sodium and weight gain.

Sodium does not make you gain weight.  So what is it and why does it have nothing to do with you being fat.  Learn why sodium is essential to your survival and a certain amount of salt is good for you. Why do all the weight loss accounts on Instagram constantly talk about sodium?  Why …

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What is Real Food?

Learning the difference between real food and processed food is so important in the treacherous eating landscape that we live in.  Things are definitely not always as they seem. Please note, this post contains Amazon Affiliate links that generate revenue for the site, at no additional cost to you, should you utilize one of the …

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Nutrition label

Read nutrition labels quickly and easily.

You have to read nutrition labels if you want to be healthy and fit.  When I first started trying to count calories, it almost seemed like they were in a different language.  But once I figured out what to look for, they got a lot easier to read. Please note, this post contains Amazon Affiliate …

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What is an Influencer?

What is an influencer?  Well, influencers have opinions and coupon codes, and that’s pretty much it.  They are not pillars of health and wellness or necessarily even knowledgeable. I’ve been getting really frustrated with social media lately.  Basically, I’m in a constant state of frustration with most health and wellness advertisements.  Whether they are made …

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How to use an Affirmation?

The answer is really up to you!  Affirmations only work if you use them at the right time and with the right mindset.  They are not a magic spell, but instead a tool to use.  And everyone is unique.  Something that is powerful for you, may not be for someone else.  It is so important …

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meal prep

Instagram Meal Prep isn’t realistic.

Instagram is full of beautiful meal preps just like the photo above, taken from my favorite Instagram account @justget.fit.  She has the most beautiful and tasty looking meal preps.  And it looks so easy and doable, but trust me, all is not what it seems. I remember the first time I saw delicious, healthy foods …

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5 Delicious 0 calorie beverages for weight loss

There are so many delicious 0 calorie beverages!  I might be in the minority, but I really only drink water, black coffee, and red wine. Unfortunately, wine is not on the list below. (Sorry for the tease!). Please note, this post contains affiliate links that generate advertising commission for this site, at no additional cost …

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affirmations for self improvement

Affirmations for Self Improvement

Affirmations for self improvement can help you achieve your goals.  If you are new to affirmations and don’t know how to use them, start here: What Is an Affirmation? or How Do I Use an Affirmation? Humans have always sought to improve themselves and their circumstances.  It is engrained in our DNA.   But many of us have …

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Real Food Rules: Rules #1-5

Real food rules are compiled from Michael Pollan’s book, In Defense of Food.  Real food is hard to find nowadays but here is his easy advice on how to avoid processed foods. Please note, this post contains Amazon Affiliate links that generate revenue for the site, at no additional cost to you, should you utilize …

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drink more water

5 ways to drink more water.

Odds are you probably need to drink more water.  Over 60% of you body is water and your brain is over 70%.  That meme about how humans are just cucumbers with anxiety?  Yeah, that’s pretty accurate! Needless to say, you have drink water to keep your body and your brain functioning at their best.  It …

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