High blood pressure is often called the “silent killer”—and for good reason. It has no noticeable symptoms in many who suffer from it, yet it quietly increases the risk of heart attack, stroke, kidney disease, and cognitive decline. The CDC estimates that nearly half...
If you’ve been around here a while, you probably know I love reading. It’s something I’ve loved ever since I was a little child, and one of those habits that I really lean into because it’s both good for me and fun for me! I set out to read 50 books per year, but as...
We all know the feeling … you’ve been hit with a stomach bug and you’re craving something to settle your stomach, but you know eating only saltines all day is not the healthiest option. If you’re my generation or older, you’ve likely been taught to eat the BRAT diet...
Ever step into Whole Foods and feel overwhelmed … both by the sheer amount of amazing choices, and the sheet amount of money you could spend if not careful? I do! To be honest, I rarely shop at Whole Foods, because I always end up blowing my budget out of the...
Ever since I published the healthiest foods to buy at Trader Joe’s, Kroger, Sprouts, and Target, you all tell me how much you love those posts! So, I’ll be adding on a few more stores in the coming months … starting today with the healthiest foods to buy at ALDI!...
Here’s the scene: I’m celebrating a client’s great week, which I always do at the start of the session. There is always something to celebrate, and I like to keep the focus on the positive! Once I finish celebrating, I say, “I noticed you had a sandwich on Tuesday. ...
If you’ve found yourself reaching for an extra cocktail or two over the past few months, you’re certainly not alone. Summer + pandemic + fear, anxiety, and boredom = a recipe for more alcohol cravings than ever. Newsweek reported that hard liquor sales spiked 75% in...
You’ve already seen my favorite healthy foods to buy at Trader Joe’s, Kroger, Target, and Thrive Market. And today, I’ll share one of my favorites … Sprouts! Sprouts is a bit tricky, because it just seems like everything is a really good deal, but when I check out,...
I’m so glad so many of you loved my blog post on healthiest foods to buy at Trader Joe’s! (If you missed it, you can still see it here! Today, I’m continuing the series with Kroger. I’m constantly trying to rotate grocery stores so I know what’s available where my...
Your mind is a powerful thing. Once you fill it with positive thoughts, your life will start to change. Yes, I realize that sounds “out there” to many of you, and I probably would have agreed with you just a few years ago. But now, I so firmly believe in the power...