Growing up near the ocean and knowing how terrible plastic pollution is for the environment, I’ve always been vigilant about reducing my personal single-use plastic waste. In many ways, the COVID-19 pandemic has made using single-use plastics unavoidable. Consequently, I’ve noticed how my own plastic consumption has soared over the last few months, and how […]
10 Easy Ways to Be More Positive During a Difficult Time
Let’s not sugarcoat anything, there’s a lot of negativity going on in the world right now. The coronavirus pandemic, recent stock market crash and fears of an economic decline/recession are on everyone’s minds. It can be hard to be positive in a time like this, but let’s not despair. After all, the inspirational Maya Angelou, […]
Ditch the Sugar! My Top Picks for Natural Sugar Alternatives
Today I’m going to discuss sugar and why you should swap the sugar in your pantry for a natural sugar alternative. It seems that everyone these days is looking to reduce their sugar consumption or embrace the sugar-free lifestyle. We live in an age of expanding waistlines and over consumption of sugar, so it’s not […]
4 Mindset Shifts to Help Your New Year’s Resolutions Last
It’s the first week back at work after all the Christmas parties and the New Year binge. That New Years resolution of staying healthy and fit is already sinking further and further down your to-do list, isn’t it? Things get really busy this time of year, you start to get stressed out, you over-commit your […]
Bone Broth Benefits: Everything You Need to Know
One of the new superfoods that I’ve incorporated into my diet is bone broth. I know it’s very popular right now but it’s definitely not a fad or a gimmick. In fact, it’s a traditional superfood and nutritional powerhouse that has been used by our ancestors for centuries for its many health benefits. What is […]
How to Trick Your Brain Into Not Overeating
Have you ever eaten ice cream straight out of the tub, only to realize later that you ate most of it without noticing? Don’t worry, it happens to the best of us. Overeating happens when we are exposed to large portions and eat unconsciously. The goal is to make sure that we don’t make overeating […]
15 Powerful Affirmations That Can Change Your Life
Your mind is a powerful machine. It’s the computer for your body and it’s running the whole show. When you are in control of your mind, you are the boss of how much pleasure, peace, love, abundance, and joy you’ll have in your life. The mind is everything. What you think, you become. What you […]
7 Healthy Snacks That Help Beat the Afternoon Energy Slump
It’s that time of the day again – after a productive morning, the afternoon slump kicks in and your energy levels start to dip, concentrating becomes harder, and the office vending machine starts calling your name. Your stomach rumbles, and you desperately start looking around for something – anything – that will give you an […]
My Results Following the Medical Medium Diet (4 Month Update)
For the past 4 months, I’ve been diligently following Medical Medium’s diet that is designed to heal the liver and reduce inflammation in the body. The results have been remarkable and truly life-changing, and it’s likely that I will continue to eat this way for the rest of my life. I found Anthony William, the […]
How to Stop Snacking at Night
Is snacking at night the reason why you can’t obtain or maintain your goal weight? I struggled with late-night snacking for years. It wasn’t until I stopped snacking after dinner that I made a huge difference in my weight loss goals. For most people, evenings are their downtime to relax, watch TV, and unwind from […]