Every time I go outside in nature, I notice that I immediately feel better. Even if it is for a few minutes, it makes a big difference in my mood and my day. Studies have shown that being around greenery and nature lowers blood pressure and stress hormone levels, reduces nervous system arousal, enhances immune […]

Your weight is largely controlled by hormones. Research shows that hormones influence your appetite and how you store fat. This blog is going to discuss four main hormones and their effect on your weight. Leptin This is a hormone that reduces hunger. Leptin levels are directly correlated with body fat levels. This means that as […]

Late-night snacking is one of the biggest struggles I hear from my clients. And probably one of the most common reasons for weight gain over time. If you find yourself feeling bored after the kids have gone to bed or you want a “late-night reward” for being an amazing mom and handling all of the […]

Are artificial sweeteners a good alternative for regular sugar? Artificial sweeteners provide desirable sweetness without the added calories. There are different brands and types of artificial sweeteners. Some of the most common brand names are Stevia, Sweet and Low, Truvia, Splenda, and Equal. Sweeteners contain zero calories because our bodies can not metabolize these sugars. […]

Weight loss can be simple and you don’t need to count calories if you understand the way your body digests different nutrients. Your weight loss efforts need to be sustainable and last long term and it all comes down to adding 3 key nutrients. The biggest mistake I see happening is women will overly restrict […]

My morning routine and habits are pretty solid and I wake up excited to get it done. I am a huge believer that small habits form success and my clients can totally agree! It is one of my favorite things to discuss with clients because it helps them achieve many of their goals, not just […]

Have you heard of time batching as a time management tool?   If not, you NEED to know ASAP!   Time batching is one of the best things I have ever done for my health, business, myself and my kids.   For most of us moms, it can be a struggle to effectively manage our […]

Staying consistent with your eating habits is the hardest part of maintaining weight loss results for the long term. In today’s blog, we are going to talk about three things that can help you stick to your weight loss goals. When you first start out on your healthy eating journey, you are extremely motivated and […]