Have you ever wondered if the reason you feel tired, sluggish, moody, and just generally unhealthy is the same reason you can’t get rid of your extra weight? Most people associate those issues with being overweight, but mistakenly see the extra weight as the cause. In most cases, it’s your diet that’s to blame for…
We all know losing weight is hard, no matter how motivated you are. But if you feel like it’s especially difficult for you, even if you do everything by the book, then there might be bigger health issues at play. The CDC estimates that about 1 in 3 Americans are prediabetic, which also means even…
If you’ve ever gone to the grocery store in search of a healthy cooking oil, the array of choices can be totally overwhelming. The last time I went to Whole Foods, I counted at least twenty different options! There are oils made from walnuts, sesame seeds, grape seeds, soy, peanuts, coconuts…the list goes on. And…
We all have that one friend that can eat anything they want and never gain weight. They can chow down on pastries, have multiple margaritas, get seconds (or even thirds!) at the buffet, and then still look amazing in their bikini come swimsuit season. And then there are people like me (and maybe you, too),…
If you struggle with your weight, I’m willing to bet you have a sweet tooth. Most people do. I can’t help myself from feeling resentful when I hear that one friend tell me “I don’t really like sweets.” Eye roll… But if sweets aren’t really your thing, my next guess would be you really like…
There is nothing worse than trying on a new outfit and feeling totally great—you love the neckline, the color is perfect, you look sleek and sexy—until you turn around. Despite your best efforts, you still have back fat squishing out around your bra, clumping up around your middle, and spilling out over the top of…
When you start a new diet, that first big drop in weight is pretty exciting! You might even lose as much as ten pounds or so in your first week to ten days. (Party dance!) You’re celebrating, weighing yourself at least once a day, telling everyone you know about this great diet you found…and then…
In many diet and workout plans, we’ve been historically taught that carbs should be avoided like the plague. Simple carbs, starchy carbs, and fibrous carbs – they all get the same bad rep, but are they really all bad? The truth is that many people can consume carbs and still lose weight. Let’s explore this…
When people come to us, their primary goal is to lose weight quickly. In this post, we’ll explore an intermittent fasting morning workout that blasts belly fat to help you meet your weight loss goals that much faster. But before we dive in, you might be asking yourself – what is intermittent fasting? Simply put,…
Having the most accurate TDEE calculator in your bag of weight loss tricks could be the key to losing those last few stubborn pounds. But what is a TDEE calculator and how can it actually help you kick the extra weight? A TDEE calculator measures your Total Daily Energy Expenditure. What this means is it…
Lots of people ask us how to lose 20 pounds easily — whether it’s for your cousin’s wedding or an upcoming high school reunion… Maybe you just want to kickstart your weight loss goals. After all, losing 20 pounds easily can be the momentum you are looking for to commit to a healthier lifestyle. Whatever…
Have you ever heard of a bullet journal? About three—maybe four—years ago a NYC designer by the name of Ryder Carroll found himself needing a way to keep track of his thoughts, ideas, and to-dos. He devised a basic system that he referred to as rapid logging. This system allowed him to keep all of…
