Living a healthy lifestyle isn’t just about working out and eating right—it’s also about being able to keep a positive attitude, strong mental health and a healthy self-image. Here are some KEY tips!!1. Drink more water. Most of us don’t drink enough water every day, but it is essential for our bodies to work properly. Water is absolutely necessary for carrying out our bodily functions, removing waste, and transporting nutrients and oxygen throughout our bodies. Since water is expelled every day through urination, bowel movements, perspiration and breathing, we need to replenish the amount of water in our bodies constantly. The amount of water we need depends on a variety of factors, but generally an average adult needs two to...
The worst thing in the world to a mother is experiencing your baby sick. An average toddler may suffer from 8 to 10 colds per year, but experiencing illness helps the immune system to develop in young children. You will not be able to prevent a toddler from ever getting sick, but you can still make lifestyle choices that will help improve a toddler's immunity to viruses and infections! Here are some tips that helps keep my babe less sick!Guard against germ spread. Fighting germs doesn't technically boost immunity, but it's a great way to reduce stress on your child's immune system. Make sure your kids wash their hands often—and with soap..and for 20 seconds. Kenzie's teacher taught her to...
We have all been there before; had one of those bad meals, days, maybe even a week or two of horrible eating. With happy hour Friday, brunches on Sunday's, holiday parties, vacations, etc it is almost impossible not to cheat and go crazy every once in awhile!! The aftermath of guilt and bloat is the WORST feeling, but what are the best things to do?!The first thing you may want to do, but shouldn't, is skip meals or fast. DON'T!!! In fact, you should do the complete opposite by eating breakfast to jump start your metabolism along with fiber and protein enriched small meals/snacks through out the day. This will help you get your digestion back on track as well...
Detox water is one of the most popular tools to lose weight. Not to mention they taste great and flushes your body of unwanted toxins. Pumping your body full of nutrients and vitamins will leave your body healthier, more beautiful, and increase energy! Here is my top 5 tasty detox waters and the benefits are amazing!! To make simply put the ingredients in a pitcher or infused bottle, fill half way with ice and the rest with water, and then let sit for at least an hour. Cheers!!! Classic Cucumber Water Ingredients: The king of detox waters! Cucumbers contain a lot of healthy benefits, including vitamins, flavonoids, and other healthy compounds that fight inflammation, fprotect your brain health, and even...
Statistics show that 80% of Americans gain between 3-7 lbs around the holidays every year!! For good reason with holiday parties, candies and dessert goodies around the office, drinking festivities, food food food!!! But how can we possibly avoid this holiday weight gain?? Follow my holiday healthy tips to bring in the new year lighter, not heavier!! ~ Make TimeNo matter how busy your schedule is, especially around this season, MAKE TIME to work out! You make time for what YOU make a PRIORITY! I don't care if I only have 15-20 minutes, I go hard for 15-20 minutes. If that means you have to wake up a little extra early, pack your gym bag, whatever...make it happen! ~ Fill...
