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Clean Eating is a Lie You Need To Stop Believing
As someone who strives to be well-rounded in all aspects of my life, especially anything that pertains to my health, I of course am going to be weary of buzzwords like clean eating. I have several posts with buzzwords i.e. plant-based, weight loss, detox, etc., so I’m well aware of the fact that they are…
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The Truth About Diet Culture: Why You Are Never Satisfied
In today’s society, diet culture has become an ever-present force, promising quick fixes and a perfect body. However, beneath the surface, diet culture can be toxic and detrimental to our overall well-being. I don’t remember growing up without my mom, aunts, or grandmothers talking about their weight or the new diet they were on. No…
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Counting Macros: The Best Way To Succeed
If you are anywhere in your own health and wellness journey, you likely have come across the concept of counting macros. Whether you are a tracking pro or have never counted a calorie in your life, I hope to share with you some knowledge to help you succeed in achieving your health goals. When it…
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To Detox Juice or Not? Everything You Need To Know
The most millennial concept I know is the detox juice cleanse. Love it or hate it, I’m going to share with you what you need to know before considering doing one. Please note this is not medical advice. But rather, this is my own experience and research to help guide you through the pros and…
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B12 Rich Food – Why it’s Critical for Women’s Hormonal Health
When I went plant-based several years ago, one of the first vitamins I was recommended to incorporate into my daily routine was va B12 rich food. Little did I know how impactful it is on overall health, especially for my hormonal health. Vitamin B12 is an essential nutrient that is crucial for overall health, especially…
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Weight Plateau Reasons: How to Break Through in Weight Loss
Are you feeling frustrated by a weight plateau in your weight loss journey? You’re not alone and I’ve been there, too. It’s common for weight loss progress to stall despite sticking to a healthy diet and exercise routine. The good news is that there are many reasons why weight plateaus occur, and even better news…
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Personal Trainer – How to Find One Worth Every Penny
Making the decision to sign up with a personal trainer is a big investment not only financially but also mentally and physically. The cost of a personal trainer may be off-putting to many folks when there is so much free information on the internet. Why pay for knowledge that you can just google? Well, Google…
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Maintenance – How to Know When to Stop the Diet
Are you finishing a diet, cycling through cut/bulk/reverse phases, or not sure how much is a normal amount for you to eat? I’ve been confused by this many times myself. Constantly I questioned if I was ever in maintenance. You can research generic calorie calculators, make assumptions from thousands of resources online, or simply listen…
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15 Valuable Bio Feedback Data Points That Are Not Weight
You know the old saying “if a tree falls in the woods and no one is there to hear it, does it make a sound?” Well, the same can apply to your fitness journey. If you are working on yourself but not tracking any data points, is it working? Whether you are doing a reverse…
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Unexpected Weight Gain on My Reverse Diet Was Powerful
Like many other women, I started my young adulthood obsessing about my weight. No need for me to explain that story as it is not much different than many others. But one thing I will mention is that I thought I was finally in a good place when I was 28 and at the thinnest…
The Truth Lies Somewhere in the Middle