No Progress? These 3 Smart Tips Will Ease Your Mind
Ok, so you dove head first into eating better, exercising like crazy, and drinking more water but you’re still feeling frustrated about your results… Maybe, after several weeks of killer workouts and spot-on nutrition, you recently hopped on the scale and expected to see more progress and a much smaller…
READ MOREHomemade Chicken (Rotisserie Recipe)
I’ve been there. When my wife and I are busy, tired, in a hurry, and the kids are screaming, we sometimes rely on “Hot, Grab, and Go” rotisserie chicken. Our grocery store offers them for a good price, around $8 or $9. Looks good. Homemade chicken is usually the last…
READ MORESink or Swim — Don’t Tread Water
Why are twenty-somethings obsessed with side hustles? That’s the question Catherine Baab-Muguira asked in this Quartz article everyone’s talking about. Catherine’s answer is spot on — she says: The side hustle offers something worth much more than money: A hedge against feeling stuck and dull and cheated by life. This psychological benefit is the…
READ MOREHealthy Chocolate Popsicles!
Healthy chocolate popsicles are hard to beat on a hot summer day. Maybe you’ve just spent several hours at the pool, working in the yard or winding your way up a mountain trail and you’re feeling a little overheated from so much sun exposure. The sun is an interesting thing.…
READ MOREOpen Letter to ‘The Brutal Truth’ Guy
I hate open letters so this is not going to be one. This is actually a note to myself that I think some of you will benefit from reading. A lot of bloggers and online influencers think they’re doing their audience a favor by telling them “the brutal truth.” They’ll…
READ MOREFather’s Day and What Dad Means to Me
Father’s Day offers the opportunity to reflect on the wonderful men in our lives. “Once upon a time, a Long, Long, LOOONG time ago… when I was a little girl…” I giggled uncontrollably even though I knew there was no possible way my dad had once been a little girl.…
READ MOREGrilled Marinated Shrimp!
Shrimp are the most popular seafood in the United States, and certainly where I live in Florida (a block from the Gulf of Mexico), we have access to delicious shrimp. Sure, shrimp is a great protein choice. And if you’re interested in losing stubborn flab, then a nice shrimp recipe with a…
READ MOREHow to Cook Steak: Best Recipe Ever
Unless you’re a vegetarian, you know that — when it’s prepared right — steak can be great. There is a very good reason beef is so popular in America, but also in other countries like Argentina, France, Italy, or Australia. That many people can’t be wrong! Restaurant studies have shown that…
READ MORE4 Simple Ways to Become More Grateful
If you want to experience more positive emotions, become more grateful, feel more alive, reduce stress, sleep better, express more compassion and kindness, and even have a stronger immune system all you need to do is say two little words: “Thank you.” The benefits of practicing gratitude are practically endless,…
READ MORERefreshing Soda Alternative: Minty Watermelon Fizz
We often hear that sodas are loaded with sugar, chemicals, and artificial ingredients, wreaking havoc on our health and leaving us feeling sluggish. Yet sipping a refreshing, fizzy drink can’t be beat. If you’re trying to break away from your soda habit, a healthy soda alternative is definitely the way…
READ MOREThe Healthy Banana Ice Cream Recipe That Has It All
Once in a while, I share with you a LIFE-CHANGING recipe, so that you can lose weight, feel great, and indulge in great tasting food. I’m serious when I say “LIFE-CHANGING”. I’ve already shared my fat-torching, chocolate brownie for instance, and now, here is the most amazing ice cream recipe. Wait…
READ MOREThe One Word Podcasters Need to Stop Saying
Right now, podcasters are having a moment. But here’s the thing about podcasting. As the market becomes more saturated, which it will, it becomes harder to stand out. Even right now, competition is fierce on iTunes and it’s only getting worse. Today, I want to help you stand out by…
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