Heavily processed foods dominate the market more every year. Despite the push in the past 20 years for healthier foods, countries like the United States continue to see obesity rates rise. Everywhere you look ads scream at you to consume their latest product. Whether its food or other goods the push for you to buy […]
How I Accidentally Fell into the World of Self-Improvement
Photo by Tamarcus Brown on Unsplash I grew up in a very religious family, My parents didn’t even want me to go to college. In their eyes, a trade like being an electrician or plumber was a more suitable path. College was considered too worldly. Besides being an avid equestrian, I hated working with my hands. […]
Here’s a Sustainable Way to Lose Body Fat Long Term
For years I struggled with maintaining proper body percentage. I would go on “lifestyle changes” only to gain lost fat back plus some. Perhaps you can relate. As we get older most of us think that keeping off excess fat is near impossible. The truth is even if you are “older” you can still achieve […]
4 Lessons I’ve Learned from Daily Meditation
Photo by theformfitness from Pexels Years ago I remember sitting in my holistic doctor’s office depressed. While diet was good and I was working out often I was suffering from depression. She asked, “are you meditating’? Huh? I didn’t know much about meditation. I thought it was for the hippies and over spiritual people. But I […]
3 Reasons Why Fasting Should Be Standard In Western Culture
Photo by Tyler Nix on Unsplash A few years ago fasting was a radical notion. Then around the turn of the decade, the internet exploded with videos and articles about how fasting could help meet anyone’s weight loss goals. Fitness gurus like Martin Berkhan and Brad Pilon helped make intermittent fasting (IF) mainstream. After a few […]
Why Organic Dark Chocolate is Good for You
This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure for more information. Organic dark chocolate is one of the healthiest “desserts” you can have. If you are on a low carb low sugar diet like the ketogenic diet, dark chocolate can play a small part. Quality organic dark chocolate was a life saver for me […]