Health & Nutrition

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How To Lose Weight Without Giving Up Wine

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How To Lose Weight Without Giving Up Wine

How To Lose Weight Without Giving Up Wine

It’s no lie that alcohol and weight loss goals generally don’t mix, and if we’re being honest, there really are many reasons to reduce or even give up alcohol from our diets and social habits.

On the other hand, having a glass of wine, or whatever your drink of choice may be, is also a cherished pastime, a way of connecting with friends and is infused into most of our social gatherings.

How alcohol influences metabolism

But, word on the street is that alcohol messes with your metabolism - big time! There’s a reason why they call is a “beer belly”. While that's true to some extent, according to some studies, we shouldn’t freak out about it just yet.

Here’s how the metabolic process basically goes when you’ve had a drink:

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Lemon Lime Refresher Recipe

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Lemon Lime Refresher Recipe

Hydration is important for our health. But maybe you don’t love plain old water. I always encourage my clients to add some flavor to help make drinking more water easy.

For a delicious way to stay hydrated, try this refreshing coconut water-based hydrator.

The recipe is simple, you can mix up a pitcher, keep it in your fridge, and drink throughout the day.

It’s perfect for a hot Summer day or after a workout.

How to Ditch Those Cravings for Good

How to Ditch Those Cravings for Good

How to Ditch Those Cravings for Good

Cravings of sugar, cravings of chips, cravings of all those yummy but bad for us foods are something we all struggle with. Myself, my clients and I’m sure you too sometimes.

I'm certainly no stranger to the occasional urge to rip open a chocolate bar, or dive into a bag of my favorite chips - and I'll bet you aren't a stranger to this either.  The occasional indulgence isn't anything to be alarmed about, but if you find yourself licking the remnants of these indulgences off your fingers on a more regular basis, you’ll need to practice some control to get in charge of those cravings.

The goal here is to be in charge of your cravings, not have them be in charge of you. 

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Detox Water Recipe

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Detox Water Recipe

Slimming Detox Water Recipe

We all know that drinking more water is important, but did you know that adding some simple ingredients can help even more! If you want to boost your energy, lose weight or make drinking water a bit easier, more flavorful and fun, then you will love this.

Make up a pitcher and drink it through the day!

Makes 4-6 servings

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