When you have a new baby, people say “It takes a village.” but I think everything in life is easier when you have a support system. And, that includes health and fitness. It’s a lot easier to stay motivated on hard days when someone else is counting on you. Likewise, you can help keep someone else motivated on their hard days. In today’s post, I’m sharing 5 tips to find a good workout and accountability partner! Find a Workout Partner With Similar Intensity Everyone is on their own unique journey toward a healthier and leaner body. And, depending on whether you’re just starting out or whether ..read more

When you start researching how to lose weight fast, it can become overwhelming very quickly. There are so many diets from Keto to Paleo, Mediterranean to Vegan, and Low-carb to High-Fat. It takes a long time to figure out the right fit for you. But, in all of my reading and research, it really doesn’t have to be overly complicated. There are ways to get started without having all the answers. That’s why I wrote this quick-start 5-step guide to help you lose weight fast! Step 1: Trim Portion Sizes and Add a Side Salad Rather than focus on WHAT you’re eating and whether it’s the “right” diet, g ..read more

Although some people enjoy going to the gym and hitting some weights, others feel overwhelmed or uninspired about the gym. Some people like biking while others live in cold, rainy climates. And, sometimes you just get BORED! But, who says you have to exercise the same way every time? Get out of your rut and use this list of 30 ways to exercise and burn approximately 300 calories to switch things up! Vacuum and Clean House for 90 minutes to 2 hours – The house isn’t going to clean itself. Crank up the music and get after it! Depending on your weight and how big your house is, you can burn 150 ..read more

Tracking your weight loss progress can be done in a number of ways such as: how much weight you lose, how many inches come off, your BMI, how you look in the mirror, bloodwork at your doctor’s office, or how your clothing fits. If you are using the scale, how often should you weigh yourself? There really isn’t a right or wrong way to measure your progress as long as you are reaching your goals of becoming healthier and happier. But, of course, one of the most common ways to measure progress is what the scale says you weigh. This article will discuss how often you should weigh yourself so you ..read more

Whether you’re a single or married working woman, a stay-at-home mom, or a working mom, finding time to workout is not always easy. It’s so easy to put yourself on the back-burner. There are a million things to do every day. So, how do you find time to workout? This blog post will give you practical tips to find time to workout. Set Your Priorities Straight Frankly, we make time for things we want to do in life. If we want to watch Netflix, we will do it. Hungry? We find time to eat. And, if we are dirty, we will make time to shower. There’s really no other way to put it. We all have the same ..read more

While there are many products out there to try to help you lose weight, the bottom line is you can’t lose weight without consuming fewer calories than you burn. There are some products that will suppress your appetite so you’ll eat less food. But, once you stop using them, then what? Ideally, we change our habits and lifestyle to consume fewer calories. Today, I’m sharing 5 foods that can help you lose weight not because it’s doing anything “magical” such as suppressing your appetite but simply helping you consume fewer calories. Popcorn When we watch a movie at home or at the theater, I loooo ..read more

Many of us have a sweet tooth that can get in the way of eating healthy and weight loss. In this post, I will give you 5 healthy sweet snack ideas to help you achieve your weight-loss goals. Before I get to that, if you want to lose weight, I highly recommend you try cutting added sugar out of your diet for at least two weeks. It’s a great way to break bad habits and recalibrate your taste buds. You will be AMAZED just how sweet fruit tastes when you aren’t eating added sugar from other foods. But make sure to check the nutrition label for any prepared food because foods you wouldn’t think ha ..read more

Most people understand they need to eat less to stop gaining weight. But, if it was that simple, no one would be overweight who didn’t want to be, right?! Today, I’m going to share 5 simple ways how to eat less so you can lose weight. Use a Smaller Plate A lot of us grew up being required to “clean our plates” meaning to eat all the food on our plate. And, even if we didn’t, we hate to waste food. And, let’s face it, leftovers aren’t always that great. What’s a little more food? Well, unfortunately, it can easily pack on extra calories. And, we can think of many reasons why we should eat every ..read more