“Thanks, ‘Rona…..for giving me a muffin top and bigger butt.”

Yep, if it’s one thing that I've been hearing a LOT about lately is that women are getting bigger booties, more muffin top and puffier faces because they are eating, eating, and eating some more to help them handle the stress of COVID. Yet, overeating doesn't just have to come from this global health pandemic.

The first step towards making improvements to your daily eating habits aren't necessarily about taking things OUT of your diet. It's really more about adding in what's been missing.

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….

Listen, I get it. We are in the middle of a freaking pandemic and for a lot of people, including MYSELF at times, the wheels have fallen off the wagon. 

If you, your family or friends still aren’t really sure what this virus actually IS, don’t worry, you’re not alone.

The question at large right now is this: how can you actually be at home (with kids there too), not spend the entire day throwing food down the pit (aka stuffing your face) and actually continue being a productive human being during the (pretty much) forced lockdown?

Unless you’ve been hiding under a rock, you more than likely know that there is a bug going around called “Coronavirus” (COVID-19). It’s scaring people and causing them to go ape $&^%, thus, putting Target completely out of hand soap and hand sanitizer….So how can you boost your immune system? The most important thing (after washing your hands) is filling your belly with immune-boosting foods…and then minimizing the ones that drag down your health (and your energy level). 

WHAT'S THE DEAL WITH PROBIOTICS AND YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM ANYWAY? According to scientists, the human gut has up to 100 trillion bacteria. Yes, you read that right. And those 100 trillion bacteria are vital to your health.

Not gonna lie, I am a self-proclaimed (and totally unashamed) chocolate addict. Dark to be exact. Here is a really healthy recipe for a great “adult pudding cup.” Its base is made with avocado and coconut milk, so it is full of healthy fats instead of sugar and preservatives. Remember that we NEED healthy fats. Consuming the right kinds of fats can help your meal be more nutritionally satisfying, as well as keeping you full longer, boosting your metabolic rate, protecting you from heart disease, and helping your body absorb nutrients.

Feeling yourself on edge at work on a regular basis? Finding yourself wondering, “why can’t I seem to snap out of it?” 

The answer may not be as complicated as you think. In fact, it may have to do with how your evenings end, and your mornings begin! More often than not, our evening routine can set the thermostat for the temperature the next day.