Healthy Living

My name is Carolyn. I lost 75 pounds* and I’ve been on Maintenance since 2018. Maintenance is very important. If you don’t hold yourself accountable, that weight will come...

Cookies, and candy, and cake - OH MY!  It’s no secret that the holidays bring an endless stream of parties, tempting treats, adult beverages, and more.  Despite being heavily...

We’ve all been there - we work our booties off on the latest diet trend or popular workout.  We lose weight, feel great about our progress, and think that nothing could ever take us...

The holidays are a time of joy, laughter, love…and overindulgence.  Whether you have a small family that celebrates modestly or a huge tribe that celebrates the entire season through,...

I can pass on cookies and cakes, but leave a salt grinder around me and you’ve got a recipe for disaster! It’s common knowledge that sugar can be wildly addicting but let’s be...

We hear you’re looking forward to a future filled with more short sleeves, maxi dresses, and swimsuits! You know that food choices are KEY to a successful weight loss journey and...

Mindfulness: "Be Here Now." This is a concept that has been the heart of several Eastern doctrines for millennia, and has been skirting the mainstream of Western culture for decades. It's simple;...

While factors beyond your control can impact your health, there are things you will need to do if you want to improve your health and/or shed unwanted pounds. Following are three foundational...

  Send guests home in style with a festive Thanksgiving Leftover Box!  This super smart strategy is a win-win, your guests leave with their favorite leftovers and you have NO LEFTOVERS!...

From time to time, things happen in our lives that motivate us to make lifestyle changes to improve our health. These "moments of clarity" are catalysts for making self-improvements to our health,...

My “E” light was glowing today in my car (I hate getting gas!) and I immediately pulled into a gas station to fuel up. It’s funny, we are better at caring for our car that we are...

Plan that today, you will "CARE." Adapted from The Wt. Loss Minute By Linda Spangle, RN, MA You're probably familiar with the old game "He loves me, he loves me not." Using a flower such as a...

Still trying to find the perfect gift for everyone on your list this year?  Why not give them the gift of health?! We’ve handpicked our favorite good-for-you gifts and put this together...

Losing weight…the most coveted of all New Year’s resolutions! Each year, millions of people around the world vow to start the New Year by exercising more, eating less, and...

We know, kids love candy! BUT, kids also love bugs, ghouls, vampire teeth, glow sticks and cheesy fake jewelry. This year we are all focused on being healthier, being our best self, and having...

October is a great month to get out and exercise, but there is no doubt that Halloween can totally throw off your weight loss and exercise routine IF you let it. Consider these (very spooky)...