After my friend Crystal brought me a bag of Swerve: The Ultimate Sugar Replacement to try I decided it was only fair to share my thoughts with her…and everyone! Swerve has some pretty sweet benefits. Zero Calorie. Non-Glycemic. Natural. Diabetic Friendly. Easy to Digest. Non-GMO. Gluten Free. Measures Like Sugar. Cool! Sounded like something to try. My … Continue reading "*New* Swerve Sweetener Product Review – Video!"
Sometimes you hit the gym and feel great. Then you find out you gained 2% body fat. Wait, what?? Three months ago I posted a blog about my latest goal for dropping 2% body fat. I had met with a trainer and was given a strength training plan. I hit the gym 3-4 times per … Continue reading "And sometimes you gain 2% body fat…."
If I knew all the answers to emotional eating, I would be a much more popular person. It’s something we ALL struggle with, but some more than others. Some have learned how to manage it, while others are feeling like they are drowning and can’t manage it at all. There are so many things to … Continue reading "Emotional Eating – Finding Your Lost Motivation"
Ahhh sweet relief. If you didn’t read about Carb Rehab Days #1, #2 or #3…then catch up! :) Days #2 and #3 of a carb rehab are by the far the most difficult. I feel my hungriest during these days. I ate meals an hour before my normal time and my portions were bigger than … Continue reading "Carb Rehab- Day #4 Recap"
If you didn’t catch Day #1 or Day #2 of Carb Rehab, check them out so you can get caught up :) Day #3 is traditionally a doozy for me. And this time was no exception. I typically advise planning your carb rehab so Days 2-4 fall on the “easier” days for you. Meaning, perhaps … Continue reading "Carb Rehab – Day #3 Recap"
Be sure to catch Carb Rehab Day #1 Here. The thing about blogging about your carb rehab progress…is that it keeps you super accountable. I do NOT want to admit on a blog post that I didn’t work out again. In fact, I would encourage you to be public about your own carb rehab. It doesn’t have to be … Continue reading "Carb Rehab – Day #2"
You may have seen my post on Facebook yesterday….this week I checked myself into carb rehab. Because I so strategically planned our wedding anniversary for 2 days after my birthday, this time of year is a total CARB FESTIVAL! Red velvet baked goods, birthday cookie cakes and year old anniversary cake (surprisingly amazing). I was … Continue reading "Carb Rehab – Day #1"
Have you ever had someone eye-balling your plate, but not in a good way? Not in a “hey what do you have there?!” sort of way, but rather in a way that says “hmmm…what will you be eating today?” Unfortunately, most of us have had this experience. Especially if you’ve had a weight-loss surgery. If … Continue reading "Nutrition Know It Alls"
5 Steps to Get Back on Track Falling out of the groove is normal. You hear that…it’s NORMAL! You aren’t a failure. You aren’t weak. You aren’t doomed for life. You are incredibly normal and in good company. Wrap your brain around that first, and then you’ll be ready to make these next steps a … Continue reading "5 Steps to Get Back on Track"
