Menopause. If you haven't already gone through it, you will one day. And, as I learned from today's expert it is never too early to start preparing or too late to make some lifestyle changes to best support your body as it goes through this major hormonal shift. Today's expert, Stasi Kasianchuk has taken her 10+ …
Why I don’t recommend calorie counting or macro tracking long term
Have you found yourself feeling frustrated, discouraged, and defeated after you step on the scale? You've been doing all the "right" things.. You've been watching what you're eating Tracking your calories Working out 6-7 days a week And nothing. In fact, maybe you're even gaining weight. The concept of calories in vs calories out is …
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The scale doesn’t show you the whole picture–Why your weight shouldn’t be the only way you measure your health or fitness
I almost didn’t post this… So this is almost 160# at 5’3 on my body. I pretty much never weigh myself anymore, but had a doctors’ appt last week and she of course wanted to get my weight. At first I declined. She insisted, and I saw it as an opportunity to learn about myself …
Loving yourself and others more with your best yes
Raise your hand if you've ever said yes to something and almost immediately regretted it..yep, me too. I am not exactly sure why it is that we do that to ourselves, but it was one of my intentions coming into 2018 to save my yeses for only the best things to come my way. That …
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Time to take that leap of faith…
Who doesn't love a little motivation to start the week off on the right foot? I certainly have needed some encouragement to get this week started. I have been clouded by some fear and some anxiety today, and this quote just kept coming to mind. Maybe you find yourself in a position where you …
Friday Favorites-three things that might change your life…
Hello and happy Friday! In the spirit of love with this week being Valentine's day after all I wanted to share with you three easy and super simple ways you can show yourself some love. Take time to reflect, to slow down, and really be present. We seem to live in a time where …
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Clean eating for beginners-learn how to meal plan/prep like a pro
Whether you are brand new to the healthy lifestyle or consider yourself a seasoned vet, it can be challenging to stay the course when you are completely confused or bored with your options. I found when it was just me, things were pretty simple. I could just eat the same thing day in and day …
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Kale and Cookies
This girl...she eats kale and cookies; drinks beer and superfoods; knows when to hustle and when to rest. Does she do it perfectly all the time? Nope. Does she feel deprived? Also, nope. I’ve been down that road of “earning” that treat meal or in some cases that entire treat day. And I can tell …
Intentionally rocking your week
Happy Monday, lovelies! Today marks the start of a fresh new week, and I could't be more excited about what this week holds. I just started week 3 of my current workout program. Now full disclosure, I have been a little relaxed with my nutrition and have been indulging a bit more than usual. But …
Oh my gosh, have you tried this yet?
I'll admit, I feel a little slow in joining the online grocery shopping craze, but I hoesntly kind of enjoyed it...well, more like was too much of a control freak to not do my own shopping. In all honesty I thought I was saving money too by going to different stores for different items. I'm …
Alisha Carlson | The Strong[HER] Way 