Halloween has been so hard this year. I did the least amount I could with the kids Halloween costumes… then begrudgingly spent $30 on chocolate because if I was going to buy candy at least it was going to have some fat and protein in it. We’ve gone through a few different theories as we’ve tried […]
Leptin Resistance: Create a Weight Loss Lifestyle
What is leptin resistance? Have you ever had trouble sticking to a diet? Are you overweight? Do you crave sweets and junk food? These are all signs that you may be leptin resistant. Leptin is a hormone that your body produces that controls feelings of hunger and satiety. So the more leptin you have in your […]
Functional Training
What is functional training? I first found functional training after joining a gym and trying to find a class that challenged me and kept me interested. The functional training class I found made me feel like an athlete again. I had just started working out and loved sports but just didn’t feel confident enough to […]
Develop an Active Lifestyle
Finding a movement type that works for you is an essential part of developing an active lifestyle. If you don’t enjoy working out don’t work out… do something else that gets you moving. I never set foot in a gym until college where I minored in exercise science so I figured I better find out […]
Supplements for Depression and Anxiety
Supplements for Depression and Anxiety Depression is a complicated disease. Supplements or Lifestyle changes can help with depression. Taking Supplements for depression and anxiety can help alleviate symptoms. Check out this post where I discuss lifestyle changes that can affect depression. In this post, we will be discussing some common supplements that can also be taken […]
How to Cut Out Junk Food and Lose Weight: Healthy Habits
How to Cut Out Junk Food It can be very difficult to cut out junk food. Let’s face it, it is in our faces at every turn, whether it’s at a get-together, or just strategically placed at the checkout. It is present and convenient to grab when we are at our weakest. Ultimately certain foods […]
