Written by contributing blogger, Daniela Forte. Want a crash course on life? Here it is. Be a 36-year-old looking to make major changes in life, not entirely happy with the life she has, feeling like something has to change and drop a cantaloupe-sized cyst in her pelvis. This is literally what happened to me the ...
Looking back
It's that time of year. The end of a year. The beginning of a new one. The end of a decade. The beginning of a new one. 2020. What is coming? What do we plan to leave behind? It's not easy to reflect and be honest about what needs to change. It's even harder to ...
Patience with Fitness
Ever think, damn I'm doing so good today. I ate so well. I didn't have pizza, and I had smaller portions than usual. I went to the gym and kicked my own butt. I feel awesome. Then you look at the scale the next day and see absolutely no change and have a large desire ...
Change can be pretty badass
Written by contributing blogger, Sonia Sahota. Change. Everyone has experienced this feeling whether it may have been a positive or negative experience. It tests your beliefs expanding your mind in ways that you have yet to explore. Once you overcome change, it allows you to thrive in situations that once made you uncomfortable. As I near one year ...
Eat with a Purpose
I know I've been there...it's a lazy Saturday, raining outside, and you can't help but veg on the couch. It starts with a flavorful breakfast. Then a snack. Then another, and another. It's mindless eating, and you're eating just because...not because you actually need to eat or are that hungry. It's a random craving, that ...
i am enough…
Ever had a day that you felt like you weren't good enough for your relationship? Like your significant other had the upper hand, and you never felt like you were enough for him or her? Or that you were not doing enough for your current job? Or that your body was not the same as ...
Five benefits of Lemon…do you know all of them?
Lemon. It's awesome. It's not the best alone, but within food, and beverages, it's the perfect blend of tart and sweet. And according to healthline and the Food and Nutrition board, one of the main benefits of lemon include hydration. Obviously being taken with water, but it's a way more fun and easy way to ...
7 seconds to decide…
According to TIME, "Every day, we face thousands of decisions both major and minor — from whether to eat that decadent chocolate cupcake to when to pursue a new romantic relationship or to change careers..." But how we make those choices are either automatic or a struggle. Typically, according to Exploring the Mind , "decisions ...
Are you doing these Five Food Prep Tips?
Food prepping has become a necessity in order to (1) eat healthier, (2) spend less money, and (3) spend less time during the week worrying about what I'll eat and cook. It's a perfect way to have the rest of your week feel easier, because you can grab and go for lunch. And when it ...
Why you should take a shot of Aloe Vera
Our friends over at Thrive by Food have some great tips on digestive issues and ensuring you live a happy live that is both healthy and fulfilling. Kristin - the founder (and friend) - mentioned to me that she was taking Aloe Vera before almost every meal because it helped her with digestion. I was ...