Let's face it, losing weight can be difficult. It takes a lot of time, energy, patience and dedication to stick to creating healthy habits. There are so many weight loss misconceptions it can get tough to figure out what to actually believe and stay motivated. Here are a few misconceptions that I think are important to keep a note of when starting, re-starting, or continuing your weightloss journey. Once you start losing weight, you'll keep losing weight. Burn more calories

1.) EAT LESS CARBS ON NON-WORKOUT DAYS Healthy complex carbs are great for providing energy. But on days where you aren’t working out, you want to trim down your carbs to offset what you aren’t burning off that day. See if you can cut down on 2-3 servings of your normal carb consumption and you can have fat loss even on days you don’t workout! 2.) KEEP HEALTHY SNACKS AVAILABLE You make bad decisions when you’re hungry. Your self-discipline is low and you’re likely to find the

Fall Turkey Chili Recipe Ingredients 1 lb of Lean ground turkey 1 Package of McCormick chili seasoning (I get the hot one or similar brand/heat level) 1 Green pepper 1 Red or Yellow pepper 1 Can of diced tomato 1 Cup of chopped onion 1/2 Tsp. of fresh or dried garlic 1/2 Tsp. of red chili flakes Directions Heat a large pot on medium to high heat. Brown ground turkey, chopped onion, salt, and pepper. Drain any remaining liquid in the pot and return to medium heat. Add one can

Super Food, Super Fast Smoothie! The ultimate way to jam pack as much nutrition as possible into one drink! Ingredients 1 Scoop of vanilla protein 1/4 cup of water (or milk/milk substitute if you prefer) 1/2 cup of frozen berries (we like blueberries and strawberries) 1/2 banana (can be frozen too!) 1 teaspoon flax seed 1 teaspoon chia seed 1 tablespoon peanut butter 2 tablespoons oats 1/2 cup of kale 1/2 spinach 3 ice cubes Directions Add all liquid to blender Add remaining

It's finally summertime! Summer can bring a change of work schedule, upcoming vacations and beach days, triple digit temps, and the kids are home more! Sounds like a fun summer right?! When temperatures hit the triple digits nobody wants to cook inside. Let me tell you, my AC unit is TERRIBLE. My house gets so hot in the summer I literally camp out in my bedroom where the air is cooler. So spending hours during the summer in the kitchen meal prepping on Sundays is just no

What Is Gut Health? The term "gut health" seems to be popping up everywhere these days! When we talk about gut health we are usually talking about the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, such as digestion and absorption of food, and the absence of GI illness. Scientifically though, gut health is still really unclear on what it is and how it is defined and measured. Did you know that a healthy gut contributes to a strong immune system, heart health, brain health, improved mood, heal

Have you taken the time to read a food label for marina sauce lately? I was SHOCKED by how much added sugar there was in any sort of pasta sauce. My mom taught me how to make my own pasta sauce a while back but I don't have the time to let it sit in the crockpot or simmer for hours. Even with my family recipe, we would add sugar to break up the acidity of the tomatoes. If you are in need of a tomato sauce that's not high in sugar this is the recipe for you! Roasted Tomato

None of us can avoid aging! Did you know that as we age we slowly decrease our metabolism making harder for us to stay at a healthy target weight range. Despite what society might tell us, we still have a lot of control over our metabolism even after the age of 50. Here are some tips to help you boost your metabolism. Be More Active Incorporate more activity throughout your day. park your car in the spot a little further away from the store, take the stairs instead of the

In order to age with the most mobility, independence, self confidence, and reduced risk of disease you'll need to focus on these 4 areas. These are the foundation to your workout program and with the proper exercise in each you'll feel stronger, healthier, and happier! Balance Maintain the ability to stand and be stable. Creating better balance will help improve your posture, quality of your walking, and reduce the risk of falling or the fear of falling. Recommended Activiti

One of the most powerful tools to fight inflammation won't be found at the pharmacy. Your local grocery store will carry exactly what you need to fit inflammation. Some foods and beverages may actually have more anti-inflammatory effects what you get at the pharmacy. Inflammation can be good and bad! Inflammation can help your body defend itself from injury or an infection, but chronic inflammation day in and day out even where then body isn't threatened with a foreign inv