Balancing Life with Love, Laughter, and a Little Bit of Moxie!
Back when I started my first round of Whole30, before I found out I was pregnant, I was a little saddened that I was unable to enjoy some of my more favorite “healthy” foods because they included non-approved ingredients. Some may think that the Whole30 is some ultra-strict, no fun diet. That is FAR […]
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Remember when you were a child walking barefoot through the warm summer grass or on a warm beach? It is hard not to feel nostalgic when you think about kicking off your shoes and feeling the earth under your feet. Our ancestors throughout history walked barefoot or had other direct contact with the Earth. […]
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The ketogenic (or keto, for short) diet is the type of meal plan that is high in healthy fats and low in carbohydrates, with a moderate amount of protein. The purpose of this diet is to get most of your calories from protein and fat than from carbohydrates. This diet works by reducing the amount […]
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Each year, during Lent, I struggle so much to find recipes to satisfy my family on our meatless days. This year is even more challenging while trying to maintain a Paleo lifestyle since white carbohydrates (bread, rice, pasta, white potatoes, etc.) and dairy (cheeses, milk, etc.) are completely out of the question as substitutes for […]
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Recent research shows that probiotics are important to good health. They have impact many vital body functions and are the secret to the anti-aging process. Many people take a multi-vitamin each day as a preventative. The truth is that probiotics are likely more important than your multi-vitamin. Probiotics are the valuable bacteria that live primarily […]
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HIIT and Tabata workouts are a quick and effective methods of boosting your cardiovascular fitness, torch calories, and increase your metabolism! If you are anything like me, you do not have a lot of time to spend in the gym doing long cardio sessions. The emphasis of HIIT and TABATA style workouts is a quick, […]
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Would you like to handle your day or your work without breaking a sweat, feel more ready for whatever comes your way, and not need to slog yourself out of bed every morning? Get on board with this super straightforward energy-enhancing plan and add more time to your day, regularly. Here are some basic can-do’s […]
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What makes a successful workout program? The truth is, there are so many health and fitness programs promising to give exceptional results to users. With so many programs available, it can get intimidating selecting a workout program that will really work for you. But with a little determination and these tips, you can find success […]
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Everyone feels stress and anxiety during times of uncertainty. I know I certainly have been feeling a little bit of unease and insecurity lately. With everything that is going on, I wanted to just express what a lot of other people have already expressed: we are ALL in this TOGETHER. I also wanted to reiterate […]
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Staying fit with equipment is not always realistic in our typically fast-paced world. A useful technique to get fit quickly without equipment is with bodyweight exercises. Bodyweight exercises use the weight of your body rather than exercise machines or hand weights to give resistance to build muscles quickly. Stuck inside? Try these exercises for a […]
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