Vegetables, despite being nutrient-dense, a high source of fiber, and a healthy friend to your ticker, are often an afterthought in meal planning. Most often, veggies and salads are added on as side dishes or starters once the main meal--usually a protein or all-in-one dish such as a casserole--is set. This problematic strategy reduces the important role veggies play on your … [Read more...]
Don’t Let A Meal Prep Mistake Sabotage Your Fat Loss
Take a scroll through Instagram and Pinterest in search of healthy eating tips and you’ll soon find that if fat loss is what you seek, than meal prep is where to start. Not familiar with meal prep? It’s when you make a batch of properly portioned and nutritiously balanced meals at one time so that you can easily eat right all week long. Avoid a Meal Prep Mistake What’s great … [Read more...]
Post-Pregnancy Body Exercises for Every Fit Mom
Workouts aside, as a new mom you’ve already done one of the strongest things your body will ever do--bringing that little bundle of joy to life. But with all the attention you’re showing that wee one, don’t forget about you, too, mommy. Your post-pregnancy body may look like a mere shell of your former self. That’s completely to be expected--you did just make a human, after … [Read more...]
What Craving Say About What Your Body Needs
A food craving has a way of throwing your healthy eating efforts a major curve ball. While you may interpret your need to binge on cookie dough ice cream and pepperoni pizza as weaknesses in willpower, it’s more likely your body’s way of telling you what it needs. Your body is built to operate on specific whole food-based nutrients to perform and function at its best. If … [Read more...]
Fact or Myth: Can Using a Foam Roller for Cellulite Work?
If you have cellulite--you know, that lumpy, bumpy flesh typically found on the your upper legs, tummy, and booty--then you know the struggle is real with getting it to go away. It can seem like no amount of dieting, sweat-a-thons, or praying to the heavenly figure of your choice can make the annoying cottage cheese-like look disappear. Still, that doesn’t stop … [Read more...]