Do you ever start washing your fresh produce, go to peel off the produce sticker and wonder what the numbers on the stickers really mean? 

You know the drill. Eat more vegetables. Move your body. Drink more water. Get enough sleep. These aren’t exactly groundbreaking concepts, yet so many of us struggle to put them into practice.

If you’ve ever found yourself saying, “I know what I should do, but I just don’t do it!”—you’re not alone.

You know you need it.  You know it’s important. You know life is better when you get enough of it. And yet, somehow, you’re still lying there at 2 AM, scrolling through your phone, wondering why you’re wide awake. You just can’t seem to get it. So now what?

Whether you are trying to lose weight, or put on some sexy, shapely muscles, it’s important to know what your portion sizes should be. 

Managing portion sizes correctly can help you stay properly fueled without over eating. However, many women struggle with figuring out what the appropriate serving size is.

I can’t begin to tell you how often I hear stories of women who feel “off,” go get their hormones checked, and are then told by their doctor that their hormones are fine. But if they are “fine,” why then do they feel so very “off?”

Working with a certified Health Coach like myself can help you in SO. MANY. WAYS.  Whether you’ve fallen off the wagon and need some help getting up, or maybe you’re just starting trying to get healthier, I’m here to help you reach your goals.

We've all been there: You finish a big, delicious meal only to feel that food coma hit you within 30 minutes. Your body, being nice and full, becomes super sluggish and ready for a nice long nap.

If you are like most people, you were excited about 2023 and went into the New Year wearing rose-colored glasses. Maybe you had even written out some resolutions/goals for yourself and began with gusto. Until something called REAL LIFE came to town and they went right out the window….am I right? Yeah, I thought so. Don’t worry, it happens to the best of us.

Sadly, 70% of American adults suffer from digestive symptoms and disease.

If you are in that crowd — just like I was — know that your digestive symptoms are tied to an underlying digestive dysfunction. Therefore, one thing you will need to do is heal your GI!

Now, it can be hard to know where the breakdown in your GI is actually starting. Each meal you eat can either improve your well-being or it may trigger an inflammatory response – and cue up an unwanted chain of events like gas, bloating, upset stomach, intestinal cramping, and then having the runs…. You just never know.

If this sounds like you, then keep reading. I’m going to teach you 5 things that may be causing these less-than-pleasant symptoms.

Eating right and exercise are two of the most basic factors that can influence weight loss and help maintain a healthy weight. However, for many people, hormones can also play a significant role in managing your weight. If your hormones are unbalanced, you may not achieve the results you are looking for.

Your cooking oil can have a drastic effect on managing your weight and resetting your body. Recent studies have shown that changing your cooking oil to coconut oil may help kick start a sluggish thyroid gland. Here’s how

Collagen supplements have become increasingly popular in the clean-eating movement, and for all the right reasons. Not only do they provide protein for soothing achy joints and nutrients for rejuvenating your skin, but they may also improve your gut health and boost your energy levels, as well.

Enter health crisis after my youngest was born…. The gift that came wrapped in really ugly wrapping paper. And a MAJOR wake-up call when it came to my overall wellbeing (and nutrition). EVERYTHING changed for me after that event. I had no choice.

….when I was fighting my way through COVID, two of my neighbor-friends were angels on earth and cooked nutritious, healing foods for me. These meals were loaded with fresh herbs, spices, and a variety of fresh veggies.

I learned a lot from these two women. You see as one grew up in Africa and the other in India. In their cultures, food, herbs, and spices are used as medicine. This is something I wholeheartedly believe in as well, but they were gung-ho on loading my body up with their first-choice medicinal goodies. I’d like to pass along 3 things that these beautiful women taught me.

….chronic S-T-R-E-S-S leads to a lot of problems – and one of the first things to be affected is your health. And guess what? Your physical health is not the only thing affected by stress…. Your emotional, mental, and spiritual health can all be touched too.

I’d like to give you 3 practical tips to managing stress that you can implement right away. There is so much more, but let’s just start with 3 to keep it simple (cause’ I’m alllll about simplicity!)

CBD oil ain’t just for anxiety. Nope. It’s good for SO. MUCH. MORE. Like helping to alleviate digestive issues.

If you want to lose weight fast, you need to have your hormones working for you, not against you. Today I want to share a few food choices, supplements, and practical ways to boost the performance of five key hormones so you can ramp up your fat loss and get rid of the not-so-sexy muffin top!

When your hormones are all over the place, it can cause things like fatigue, weight gain/loss, insomnia, changes to your appetite, irregular periods,  anxiety, depression, low libido, digestive problems, and even hair loss….