There will never be a perfect time to start. Life never really slows down or gets less stressful. There’s always another obstacle, another crisis, another emergency, another obligation. In order to change long-term, we have to figure out how to do it in the midst of everything else going on in our lives. Of course, there are some exceptions, like …
Dry Skin Tips
It’s that time of year when our skin changes (and usually not for the better ) with the changes in weather and drier indoor air. My favorite clean beauty brand, Beautycounter, has a range of solutions to help with the dry, dull, flaky skin that makes its appearance during the colder months. As a Bc consultant, I’ve had the pleasure …
Big Changes Are Overrated. Try This Instead.
Big, sweeping changes are overrated. It doesn’t take a total lifestyle overhaul to get fit, lose weight, or build strength and muscle. And change is hard. It takes more than willpower or discipline or “just try harder” peptalks. It takes a mindset shift and a lot of strategies and tools, as well as awareness of what will actually work for …
An Underrated Way to Use Protein Powder — Yum!
As a personal trainer and someone who sometimes struggles to get in enough protein each day, I’m always on the lookout for ways to use protein powder in tasty ways. One underrated method I’ve enjoyed many a time is to mix it in with your favorite yogurt for a yummy protein cheesecake bowl. Simply mix 1/2 to …
How to Make Exercise Feel Like a Guilty Pleasure
Now that we’ve hit September with the official first day of Fall just around the corner, it’s common to take stock of where we are with our life and goals and where we want to be before 2023 arrives. I know I am! It’s so easy to let the busy days pass us by, one right after another, a blur …
Creating a Healthy Lifestyle is a Skill
Knowing what to do and actually doing it are two different things. Eating healthfully is a skill. Exercising is a skill. Changing lifestyle habits (sleep, stress, etc) is a skill. And as with all skills, change doesn’t happen overnight or without effort, consistency, and persistence. You didn’t learn how to ride a bike in just one …
How to Properly Fuel Your Workouts For Optimal Performance and Results
I’m all for keeping nutrition simple and practical, but one area where getting it right really matters is eating enough each day to adequately fuel our workouts. If we’re under-fueled, our performance will suffer, muscle stores will be broken down for fuel, and recovery will be impaired. Under-fueling increases stress hormones and blood sugar and makes it more likely that …
Got Burnout? Complete the Stress Cycle to Feel Better Fast
The past several years have been doozy, amiright??? Between the pandemic, social injustice, politics, inflation, and more, we’re all feeling stressed to the max. And we can feel how it’s taking a toll on our mental and physical health. I’ve been trying to learn everything I can on how to deal with this chronic stress for both myself and my …
Staying Hydrated During the Hot Summer Months and Beyond
It’s July and here in Texas it’s ridiculously hot — like stepping into an oven hot. Makeup melting off your face in 2.3 seconds flat hot. Why even bother with deodorant hot. But without a gym membership for running, walking, and lifting, I’ve had to pay special attention to my hydration strategy during these sweltering months. …
Spring Clean Your Skincare
Skin cycling is a big trend these days, and for good reason. Our skin’s needs change with the seasons and even day to day. With the increase in temperature and humidity during springtime, not to mention spending more time outdoors, we need to adjust our skincare routine to keep it protected and looking and feeling good. Check out …