How to maximize your metabolism
How do you maximize your metabolism?? When looking at metabolism as a whole, here are the things that I really focus on… 1. Nutrition! Nutrition is key. You want to make sure you’re getting enough protein for your body, weight, your goals, your activity level, and your stress! These all factor into the unique nutrition […]
Gut health & weight loss????
If you have “gut” issues, it can be very hard to lose weight unless you address them as well! Gut issues can include bloating, constipation, diarrhea, indigestion, heartburn, pain in your stomach, etc. Also, your immune system lives in your digestive tract, so if you are struggling with these issues, this is not the time […]
What to know about bad fasting
What is “bad” fasting?! In general, fasting has some amazing benefits when it comes to burning fat, reducing inflammation, and boosting your metabolism. That being said, ANY kind of fasting that is NOT tailored to support the female hormone cycle is going to do more harm than good! How does this “bad” fasting impact your […]
Fasting while stressed? Read this first!
Intermittent Fasting has been practiced for thousands of years and has become increasingly popular recently for health benefits and weight loss. The problem is, most women aren’t informed with proper fasting techniques for their body, so it can cause more harm than good. Have you tried to fast and felt like garbage? Or haven’t seen […]
Naturally boost your progesterone
Days 1-14 of the female cycle are the estrogen phase, when estrogen is higher. Days 15-28 are the progesterone phase, when progesterone is higher. What is so important about progesterone? Progesterone is directly involved in preparing the female body for a viable pregnancy every month. This means that your digestive system might slow down, you […]
Ditch the scale!
Do you get frustrated when you see the number on the scale go up despite doing all the “right things?”The female body is hormonally different every single week. You should expect to see fluctuations on the scale. There are certain times of your cycle where your body is retaining more fluid and your uterus is […]
Do carbs make you gain weight?
So many women feel like as soon as they eat one bite of carbs, they gain ten pounds! This can be super frustrating – so what’s actually going on?? The truth is, if your metabolism is working as it should, your body can benefit from carbs and you can get the results you want. The […]
The truth behind binge eating
Most of us understand the concept of binging: overindulging typically with food and/or drink to excess. A typical scenario for women is starting a new diet or cleanse and keeping yourself on a very strict regime until one day (or night!), you just start eating anything and everything in sight. It’s the feeling of complete […]
Top three ways to get consistent results
You will notice when I talk about these things, I am not talking about one magic supplement or food that will get you quick results. Nope. These are lifestyle changes and they take TIME. Consistency is the secret. Your health is cumulative! Your sleep, stress, hormones… all of it matters! You may have a meticulous […]
4 Ways to Target Belly Fat
There are actually two different types of fat that you deal with around the midsection: subcutaneous fat and visceral fat. Subcutaneous fat is just under the skin and it has a protective role. Visceral fat, on the other hand, is associated with diabetes, heart disease, increased blood pressure, insulin resistant, etc. It is also typically […]
