Someone left a pecan pie on the break room table at work this week. I am not tempted by this type of pie, yet the Holidays present us with one big temptation, sweets! Think back to the post I wrote on the sugar detox. Stable blood sugar is crucial to keeping your body in fat…
Category: Nutrition
Staying Healthy During the Holidays
It’s that time of the year again. Holiday season. Even the candles they have for the holidays smell like food. I have one burning right now called sugar cookie. What are we to do this time of year? Holiday parties, family dinners, dinners with friends, and in the office people bring in treats. Oh, my!…
Living Healthy with a Busy Life
Hey my friends. I thought I would write something that I can relate to, busyness. Most people have schedules that are jam-packed. We spend hours doing, more so than being. I heard someone say that we are human beings, not human doings. Being healthy is a lifetime commitment and something we have to make…
Mistakes Dieters Make
Hey friends! I hope your week is starting off well. I was excited this week to put on a garment that was tight since purchase and now it’s baggy. Yeah for progress. I wanted to list of some mistakes dieters make and include some I have made in the past. I hope they help you…
Salt, Sleep, Stress, and Your Body
Ah, the three S’s-Salt, Sleep, and Stress. These three things all impact your health. I will break them down by category. Salt: Our bodies need salt as an electrolyte*. Salt is an important component. Over consumption of salt causes our bodies to retain water. Water retention causes us to be heavy on the scale. You…
Fat Loss (High vs Low Glycemic Foods)
I tried the high protein no carb diet. I lost weight, and gained it back as soon as I started eating carbs again. I tried the low-fat, high carb diet, and I gained weight back. I won’t list all the one’s I’ve tried as the goal isn’t to bash anyone’s program. I needed something I…
Eating Healthy (Healing Foods)
There are so many nutrients found right at our local Farmer’s Market that can help our bodies function properly. God gave us medicine in food. I have been exploring local markets this summer. I even traveled to Amish country to purchase cheese from cows not treated with hormones and dry goods. If you’re living on…
When Working Out Isn’t Working Out
Good day mates. So, you’ve been working out and the results seem to be minimal. What’s the deal? Well, there are many factors to consider when looking at weight loss and fitness. I am going to share with you some of the things I’ve researched, seen in my own life, and shared with my at…
Detox from Sugar (Fat Loss)
Who doesn’t love desserts? They are creamy, sweet, filled with fat and butter. Yummmmmm….As I stated last post I have not had dessert in 75 days. I decided to detox from sugar thinking it would be great for my exhaustion. I also read some research stating that abdominal fat was often an indication of the…
The Road to Wellness 