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Is sitting at your desk making you fat? YES IT IS! And it may be killing you too.

Is sitting at your desk making you fat? YES IT IS! And it may be killing you too. What does sitting do to your health? Research is clearly showing that prolonged sitting has repeatedly been shown to be an independent risk factor for chronic disease and early death (yes, death) and this is true even if you exercise regularly… Read More

One Pan Salmon and Veggie Dinner

One Pan Salmon and Veggie Dinner I love salmon, asparagus, red skin potato’s and lemon. Once again, after viewing what seems like hundreds of videos and recipes, I found this One Pan Salmon and Veggie Dinner recipe on Tasty Food and it’s simply easy and delicious – without the flour, sugar or agave, white rice,… Read More

Honey Dijon Chicken Dinner

Honey Dijon Chicken I am always scouring the internet and websites to find simple, easy and delicious healthy recipes. Well, this one is just that! I saw the video of the recipe on Facebook and told the gal I was with I had to make it! And I did! It is a very simple, one… Read More

RESET Challenge 2016

It’s a New Year and new beginning – are you ready to create some healthy new habits? I am! I’m committed to helping you reach your health, wealth and weight goals in 2016! Everyone is in a different place in their personal journey but no matter where you are in yours and what your personal health… Read More

6 Harsh Truths Which Will Make You A Better Person

Six Harsh Truths Which Will Make You a Better Person The following, penetrating article was written by American author David Wong. He has some very important things to say — about what most of us don’t want to hear. Whilst it makes for uncomfortable reading, this is the kind of insightful piece of writing which could genuinely help a lot of us change for the better. It’s… Read More

One More Reason To Get A Good Night’s Sleep

If you like the science of the body, you’ll like this! It really is amazing and so easy to now understand the brain and sleep from a neuroscience look. I am watching this video while lacking proper sleep last night (my son was up in the middle of the night with an upset… Read More

Money Saving + Health Tip: Freeze Your Ripe Banana’s

Throwing away food never feels good. I’m always scouring magazines & blogs for tips and tricks to prevent foods from going bad too quickly, ways to store food and to make meal prep easier.. I have been getting into the ‘let’s freeze it’ mindset simple because freezing is easy and will save time in the future (that’s always… Read More

The French Way to Enjoy Food and Prevent Overeating

As we move into the biggest holiday season of the year, my thoughts start wondering to eating and food. I have asked myself this question so many times: “What am I going to eat?” (I bet you have too!). Well you don’t need to worry anymore, I have the answer (and it comes from France… Read More

Healthy EggNog Smoothie

I love egg nog! It’s just a shame it’s so high in fat, calories and sugar! The holidays can seem like a tortuous time if you’re trying to stay healthy. But not this year! Why? Because I’m here to tell you that YOU CAN DRINK EGG NOG for breakfast, lunch, dinner or as a snack!… Read More

6 Ways to Bust Through Your Weight Loss Plateau

6 Ways to Bust Through Your Weight Loss Plateau It happens to all of us at some point – the dreaded plateau! Trust me when I say I know what it’s like. I remember thinking, “I’m NEVER going to lose this weight!” I was so fixated on the number on the scale and that only kept me… Read More

10 Quick & Healthy Oil Free Salad Dressing Recipes

10 Quick and Healthy Oil Free Salad Dressings So you’ve decided to ditch as much processed stuff as you can but are you still bringing bottled salad dressing home? It’s time to go homemade! The number of DIY salad dressing recipes on the internet is amazing and there are many, even for the pickiest eater. There are… Read More

“Better-Than-Noodle” Chicken Vegetable and Quinoa Soup

Noodles be gone, quinoa just replaced you in this better-than-noodle chicken vegetable and quinoa soup. Nothing beats a big pot of soup for dinner when it cold outside.This recipe beats chicken noodle with the boost of nutrition using quinoa instead of noodles plus it knocks it out of the park with it’s easiness and flavors. Quinoa… Read More

Secrets to Staying Sexy and Slim Through The Holidays

My article title “Secrets to Staying Sexy & Slim Through the Holidays” made the cover of the newest UNLEASHED Magizine and I’m so excited. In my article (page 5), I share the Top Three Secret Weapons to Staying Slim & Sexy Through the Holidays and beyond, including Secret #1: Eating More (if you can believe… Read More

Who wants to be sick this winter? Your 5-Step Winter Plan

It’s that time, deep in the holiday season and I wanted to remind you to put yourself first, so you can fully enjoy the season and start the new year strong and immune. Who wants to be sick and not feel your best when starting the new year with all the new promises and opportunities?… Read More

2015 Healthy Holiday Personal Challenge

The holidays are sneaking up on us – again! Would you like to make this year different? Would you like to actually stay on track with your health goals this year, like you say you will do every year? Would you like to do so in a fun way with a lot of awesome support?… Read More

Liz’s Healthy Hot Cocoa Recipe

Liz’s Healthy Hot Cocoa Recipe After trying Elizabeth Rider’s healthy hot cocoa recipe, I’m in love! This is now my favorite!!! And it’s so easy too! Thanks Liz!!! Ingredients 1 14 or 16 oz can of coconut milk 1 ½ Tblsp unsweetened cocoa powder 2 Tblsp maple syrup ½ tsp vanilla extract Directions Heat over… Read More

10 Simmer Pot Recipes to Make Your Home Smell Like Fall

The season of scented candles has begun! While Pumpkin Spice Latte and Vanilla Bean Frosting might sound scrumptious and inviting, the truth is that many scented candles are made of petroleum-based paraffin with dubious artificial scents. A better and safer alternative is to do what your grandmother did: simmer a pot of spices on your stove! Ingredients like cinnamon sticks,… Read More

Digestive Health Doesn’t Have To Be Hard. Here are 10 Tips to a Healthy Gut

Most Americans agree that digestive health, aka a healthy gut, is important to their health and wellbeing and there are so many ways to improve digestive health and our digestion it’s confusing. For many of you, digestive discomfort has become a part of life. If you suffer from gas, bloating, upset stomach, constipation or heartburn, you’re reading the… Read More

How to Avoid Overeating During the Holidays

Yesterday I wrote on Laugh Your Way Through the Holidays (read) and a friend mentioned a blog post from KrisCarr.com on how to avoid overeating during the holidays – when I read it, I knew it was a must-share-with-you! Enjoy! How to Avoid Overeating During the Holidays Yay, holidays! Can you believe it’s that time of… Read More

Secret Benefits of Laughter: How Laughter Can Improve Your Health

Laughter can be infectious. When you hear the sound of laughter, you can’t help but laugh yourself. When laughter is shared among others, it causes a binding between people and increases both intimacy and happiness. The benefits of laughter make it one of the best ‘medicines’. “A day without lauhter is a day wasted.” –… Read More