Most of us remember our mothers telling us that we have to eat breakfast because “it’s the most important meal of the day.” Recently, I have been on a health journey to lose weight and become more healthy overall. One of the methods I tried was an Intermittent Fasting plan. In essence, prolonging my night […]
The Skinny On Carbohydrates
We have all heard that carbohydrates are bad or cause weight gain. There are so many diets including no carb, low carb, and slow carb. Famous examples of these diets are the Adkin’s Diet and the South Beach Diet. But, who doesn’t LOVE foods we include in the carbohydrate catergory like dessert, bread, and pasta? […]
New Year, Healthier You!
It’s that time again. It’s a new year and time to make your New Year’s resolutions. Each year almost one in three make resolutions to better themselves by loosing weight, stopping smoking, start exercising, etc. A study performed in 2007 identified that 88% of those that set New Years resolutions fail. Wow! That is a […]
Mexican Lasagna
This is a great recipe to get you and the family a bunch of protein! It can be made pretty quickly and easily – plus is it 21 Day Fix approved! It is great for a light dinner or packed lunch. My husband really loved this Mexican Lasagna recipe the first time we tried it, […]
Top 3 Food Hacks to Save Time and Money
Are you looking for some healthy food ideas to help with cost and prep time? Check out these top 3 food hacks to save time and money. I have found these to be very helpful in my week to week menu planning! Hard Boiled Eggs Hack Hard boiled eggs are a great on-the-go healthy snack. […]
My 5 Year Transformation
I think it is time for my transformation story. The post covers my 5 year transformation from weighing 180 pounds after two kids all the way down to 138 pounds today! Read on to find out what worked and what didn’t on my 5 year transformation journey to lose over 40 pounds and keep it off! […]
5 Tips to Spring Clean Your Skin Care Routine
The coming of Spring can be a great time to reevaluate your normal skin care cleaning routine. Skin reacts to weather changes, so you should change your routine to accommodate the new season. Spring can also be a fun time to explore new trends in skin care! Below are 5 simple tips to incorporate into […]
7 Healthy Valentine’s Options for Kids
I love Valentine’s Day and now that February is here we need valentines for the kids’ school. There are so many options these days for valentines ranging from character themed cards to cards with candy or stickers. My kids, and I think most others as well, have always preferred getting the valentines with a treat. […]
5 Tips for a Healthier Year
Have you been meaning to lead a healthier lifestyle, but haven’t gotten around to it? The New Year is a great time to start. Make 2016 your healthiest year by following these 5 easy tips! 1) Engage In Daily Exercise I know, I know, you don’t have time to exercise with everything else going on. It’s […]
Losing Weight While Saving Money
Are you interested in losing weight while saving money at the same time? If so, go check out this new article up at our sister site MoneyAhoy.com here – 10 Ways to Save Money While Losing Weight. It’s packed with several money saving tips that will help you lose weight and eat healthier!