How Much Water Should I Drink a Day?
Water is the source of life. You can technically live without food (for about 30-40 days), but you can’t live much past 4 days without water. (Sorry for the depressing thought, but wanted to stress the point about how important water is to your life). Around 70 percent of an adult’s body is made up […]
February 30-Minute Challenge
Let’s beat the February blahs with a Challenge!! A while ago I wrote about the 7 strategies for carving out me time. As a recap, here they are: (see the article for more details) 1. Schedule it in. 2. Find an activity you enjoy that’s relaxing. 3. Wake up earlier. 4. Make yourself accountable. 5. […]
Measure Fitness Progress with At-Home Fitness Assessments
How you measure your fitness progress? Do you weigh yourself? Take measurements? Use the BMI (Body Mass Index)? Check your resting heart rate? Measure body fat? There are many ways to measure fitness progress and each method has strengths and weaknesses. Ideally you’ll use a variety of ways to check your progress towards your goals. […]
Gluten-Free Meatloaf Pizza {recipe}
Pizza is one of the most versatile foods out there!! You can go from simple toppings like marinara sauce and cheese to going all out with sausage, pepperoni, sun-dried tomatoes, sweet peppers, mushrooms, olives, a variety of cheeses… and the list goes on! Can you tell I love pizza?! It’s in my top 5 list […]
How to Make Perfect Homemade Popcorn {recipe}
mmm who doesn’t love popcorn?! It’s a fun, finger food snack that everyone can enjoy, from child to grandparent. It’s also a really healthy snack…except for when slathered in heavy oil or butter (or who knows what’s in that fake butter/oil at the movie theater). Making homemade popcorn is super easy and also saves money! […]
Garlic Parmesan Roasted Chickpeas {recipe}
I love chips!! I’m more of a salty snacker than a sweet snacker (although I really love my sugar-free chocolate dip!) However, chips really pack a lot of calories and it’s so hard to eat just a few. I recently discovered a healthy snack alternative — garlic parmesan roasted chickpeas! (It’s even gluten-free). I made […]
How to Find Motivation to Exercise and Eat Healthy
Do you struggle with finding motivation to exercise or eat healthy food? You’re not alone!! Many people have trouble finding motivation and use it as one of the reasons (aka excuses) for not hitting the gym or working out at home. As in “but I’m just not motivated”. Want in on the secret? It’s pretty […]
Natural Homemade Mouthwash {recipe}
As part of my quest towards a healthy lifestyle, I’ve been exploring do-it-yourself (aka homemade) products. I bought some tea tree oil and peppermint essential oil and looked around online for what I could make. I found a recipe for a homemade air freshener (post to come) and one for homemade mouthwash. It really couldn’t […]
Eat Clean Chicken Nuggets {recipe}
Everyone loves chicken nuggets!! Kids and adults alike!! However, not all chicken nuggets are made equal. A quick search on MyFitnessPal’s database of recipes (homemade or frozen nuggets) shows a huge difference in the nutritional information. Some nuggets were around 40 calories each whereas others (including some homemade) were almost 100 calories for 1 nugget. […]
Happy New Year 2013
I’d like to wish you a prosperous and happy new year!! We look at January 1, 2013 as a new beginning. However, take a few moments to think about 2012; the various trials you overcame and the successes you had. Be proud of your achievements (great or small). Think about how you became a stronger […]
How to Set SMART Goals (not New Years resolutions)
We’re only a few days away from 2013!! Can you believe it?! This year went by so quickly! The new year is a time when many people make “New Years Resolutions”…but unfortunately, most often they don’t last. Here are some typical resolutions: Lose weight/get fit Eat healthy Quit smoking Get out of debt Be more […]
Eat Clean Hamburgers {recipe}
mmm Hamburgers! They can be healthy and clean! They are easy to make at home and great for a summer bbq or cook on the stove top during the winter. I usually eat mine without a bun and with a drizzle of my homemade bbq sauce or homemade ketchup on top. Pair with some veggies, […]
12 Ways to Decrease Stress Levels
♫ “It’s the most wonderful time of the year” ♫ … or is it? The Christmas season is often a time of heightened stress levels for many people. People stress about the extra financial burden of gifts and extra outings, not to mention things like cleaning the house, Christmas decorating, extra cooking/baking, shopping for gifts… […]
How to Make Homemade Ketchup in Under 5 Minutes {video}
Ketchup. A favorite on burgers, fries, and eggs, it’s probably the most popular condiment on the market. But did you know, it’s also extremely easier to make?! Yup, you can make your own clean, healthy version at home with simple ingredients you likely have around the house. All you need is about 5 minutes, a […]
7 Strategies for Carving Out Me Time
(Note to the men reading this article: it’s geared for women, since we seen to have this problem more than you. Feel feel to keep reading and/or pass along to the special women in your life) Have you ever stopped to think about where you fit on your priority list? If you’re like most women, […]
