Am I Ready to Lose Weight?

Am I Ready to Lose Weight?

We see it every year as the New Year approaches. People start their journey before determining: Am I Ready to Lose Weight?  We assess our health and start making resolutions for the new year. People all across the country jump on the weight-loss bandwagon, only to fall off in a couple of weeks, or for some, a few days. We all know someone who walks into the local gym, registers, pays, and never returns. For your weight-loss plan to succeed, you must be ready to take on the challenge and make the life changes that will help set you up for long-term success. It’s important to evaluate your…

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Ways to Maintain Your Weight Without Dieting

Ways to Maintain Your Weight Without Dieting

I discovered 10 ways to maintain your weight without dieting and want to share them with you. First, I want to share what doesn't work. Why Diets Are Not Sustainable Have you tried every diet on the planet including counting calories, and points and even eliminating entire food groups?! Some may have worked temporarily but none of these are healthy or sustainable. In your quest to lose weight, please don’t starve yourself, limit your food choices, or ingest synthetic foods. We know these techniques do not work long-term.  What Does Work I've maintained my optimal weight for the past 15 years. This, by the way, is the same…

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Broccoli Cauliflower and Apple Salad Recipe

Broccoli Cauliflower and Apple Salad Recipe

This Broccoli Cauliflower and Apple Salad is a light healthy salad for a picnic or summer holiday event. This recipe contains all raw vegetables and is nutrient dense. As always, use organic. You are worth it. Ingredients 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced 1 1/2 cups of chopped broccoli 1 1/2 cups of chopped cauliflower 1/4 cup chopped walnuts 1/4 cup raisins 1 medium gala apple chopped Dressing 2 Tablespoons of sugar, I used coconut palm sugar 2 Tablespoons of red wine vinegar 1-2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 2 Tablespoon Walnut oil (or olive oil) 1/4 cup Vegenaise 1/4 tsp pink Himalayan salt 1/4 tsp black pepper 1/4 tsp ground…

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Weight-Loss Tips for Women Over 40

Weight-Loss Tips for Women Over 40

Losing weight can be tricky, especially for women as we approach mid-life. So I've put together my top weight-loss tips for women over 40.  As we get older, our metabolism tends to slow down, making it easier to gain weight and harder to lose it. But don’t worry! Here are some simple tips to help you out. Eat Healthy One of the most important things you can do is to eat a healthy diet. Fill your plate with lots of fruits, vegetables, lean meats, and whole grains. These foods give you the nutrients you need without too many calories. Try to include a variety of colors on your…

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