There's no single answer to the question of how to get started with a healthy lifestyle. Every person's needs are different, and what works for one person might not work for another. However, there are some general tips that can help everyone get started on the path to better health. Here are seven tips to get you started.

Are you struggling to find the motivation to work out? Are you finding yourself making every excuse in the book not to go to the gym or take a walk outdoors? In this blog post, we will share with you my top 5 tips for staying motivated to work out. Follow these tips and you'll be well on your way to reaching your fitness goals in no time!

It's no secret that menopause can be a difficult time for many women. Hormone imbalances in women's health can lead to an increase in unwanted weight, night sweats, hot flashes, and a host of other issues. But did you know that menopause can also make it harder to lose weight?

In this article, I will discuss some of the best ways to lose weight during menopause. I will talk about how menopause can affect your weight, and I will offer some advice on how to overcome these challenges. I will also provide some helpful tips on how to stay motivated and focused throughout your weight loss journey.

You may have heard that going gluten free or dairy free will help you to drop some of the stubborn weight, right?

Maybe it made you pause and wonder why these things would make a difference when it comes to dropping those pesky pounds. Here is the thing … foods with dairy and gluten have been genetically modified and often times lead to inflammation in our bodies. Many people are sensitive to dairy and/or gluten and do not even realize it! Often times sensitivities to these foods do not appear until later in life making them harder to identify and diagnose.

I know what you are thinking … you need to eat less and workout more if you want to reach your goals right?

If you have followed me for any length of time, you know that eating enough of the right foods at the right time is the most important aspect of weight loss. Adding workouts in, while not necessary, will kick your results up a notch. But, today I wanted to talk about a component of a healthy lifestyle that is often ignored and overlooked but is an extremely important component of a healthy lifestyle, and that is active recovery.

You’ve tried everything, and you STILL can’t seem to shed those pesky pounds…

Frustrating is an understatement when it comes to finding yourself in a weight loss plateau. There is so much noise in the marketplace about what you should be doing, that it is easy to find yourself overwhelmed and discouraged when you seem to try everything and nothing seems to work for you. Can I get an Amen?!

If you find that you are in a plateau, here are a couple of my top tips to help you bust through that plateau.

Healthiest beverage on the planet?

Some would say so! Green tea has long been touted for its healing properties. It is packed full of antioxidants, and has been shown to improve brain function, reduce inflammation, increase fat burning as well as many other benefits.

So what happens when you drink green tea?

You love yourself a good warm, gooey appetizer, but hate how unhealthy they can be?

This recipe for buffalo chicken dip checks all of the boxes, and is SO dang good that everyone will be asking you for the recipe! It is quick to assemble, full of flavor, and makes deciding what to make/bring to a get together easy!