Struggle to lose weight: Why does our willpower suck?
If you’ve found yourself on this post, I’m sure we’ve got similar stories when it comes to the struggle to lose weight. We’ve been on several diets and have tried “everything” to lose weight. But can’t seem to stick to anything long enough to finally achieve our desired weight. We have joined gyms, meal prepped, actually went to the gym, ate our prepped meals, and started off doing alright. We’ve maybe even lost some weight and can tell we’re slimming down some. Hot girl summer (people still say that?) starts looking promising. Then something happens and we cheat. It could be a long day, a bad day, a “weird” day.…
My early morning routine for transformation
These are 11 things I do before 9 am to achieve my glow up transformation goals. Eleven things? Yes, eleven things. I wake up at 3 am to begin my day. Waking up early to have an easy workout at the gym before my day starts has been something I’ve done since high school. I come from a family of early risers. My grandma used to get up super early to workout. Parents get up early to workout. Brother is up early for the gym. My mom used to get me up early in high school to workout. I’m for sure a morning person that has been doing this up…
5 ways to live a healthy lifestyle and lose weight on a budget
Living a healthy lifestyle and losing weight doesn’t have to break the bank. Yes, there are several special gadgets, coaching services, supplements, books, and special foods that can cost you a pretty penny. Maybe someday you’ll get into all that. But as of today, you’re looking to live a healthy lifestyle and lose weight on a reasonable amount of coin that matches your budget. Or you’ve seen some prices and heard some things about how expensive healthy living can be. It doesn’t have to be. I’ve got 5 simple ways I’ve been living healthy on a budget you can also easily implement to live healthy on a budget as well.…
Weight loss: 10 things I wish I knew before getting started that would have changed the game
These 10 things will help you overcome common weight loss failures, achieve your weight loss goals much sooner, and skip many of the mistakes that make weight loss unnecessarily hard and lengthy. They’ve helped me get on the right track, see better results, and live healthier overall. I tried my first diet when I was just the tender age of 15 and weighing 245 lbs. Since then, I’ve tried all types of diets, learned all types of stuff about healthy eating (some of it dead wrong and some of it spot on), and implemented what I could. I’ve lost a total of 75 lbs but gained 30 pounds of it…
10 5-star keto chocolate cake recipes perfect for when you’re having one of “those days”
A good keto chocolate cake recipe can make you forget you’re not eating a “diet” version of an old favorite. Which, to me, is perfect for when you’re having one of “those days” and don’t really feel like being keto-friendly. You know, “those days” when you just need something sinful to get you out of a funk or you’re tired of the same-old keto-friendly foods. It’s still keto-friendly, but it doesn’t feel keto-friendly. Catch my drift? I’ve gathered 10 5-star keto chocolate cake recipes I’m adding to my wishlist to maybe try this month and decided to share the goods with ya. Disclosure: Some of the links in this post…
15 healthy habits that make weight loss super simple
Weight loss isn’t always easy, but with some clever planning, it can get simple. I make my weight loss transformation go smoothly by deciding what healthy habits I want to establish and then creating a self-care routine I can actually stick to. Many of us struggle with self-discipline and consistency in our weight loss routines. One hack I discovered that is helping improve my discipline and consistency is seriously putting in the work to establish healthy habits. And what I mean by “seriously” is I wrote down a list of healthy habits I wanted to establish, listed habits in the order I would do them, and then set timers and…
31 easy keto breakfast recipes you can make ahead that aren’t eggs
If you’ve been on a keto diet for some time, you’re probably pretty familiar with having eggs for breakfast. Maybe even a bit sick of them by now. Or you’re new to the keto diet and wonder what the hell else do people eat for breakfast on this diet besides eggs. Or you’re in my camp and have a bit of a bumpy relationship with eggs where they’re your favorite, but it’s time to ease up on them for your skin’s sake. Whatever the case, you’re on the hunt for some keto breakfast recipes and meal ideas that aren’t eggs. I’ve got you. Plus some quick instructions on for keto…
How to change your mindset for weight loss
Any problem that persists is because we focus on that problem. Weight loss is no exception and a lot of us are mentally attached to that problem. You can tell how mentally attached you are to your weight by how hard it is for you to stick to your routine and achieve your weight loss transformation goals. This attachment shows up in self-sabotage and struggling to be disciplined and consistent enough to achieve weight loss transformation goals. Disclosure: Some of the links in this post are ‘affiliate links.’ This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission at no additional cost…
10 ways to immediately improve your intermittent fasting weight loss results
I lost 45 pounds intermittent fasting after trying “everything.” Try to tell me intermittent fasting doesn’t work! If you’re struggling with intermittent fasting, there are likely things you’re doing that can be hindering your weight loss results. So I’m laying out 10 things you can do to improve your results and get you on your happy, healthy way. #1 Stop eating too many carbs Carbs can be cool and all, but if you’re eating too many for your tolerance level, you can be making your fasting window hard. Do you find yourself struggling to make it through your fasting window? Thinking about food a lot and having thoughts of wishing…
The Ultimate Simple Guide to Keto Intermittent Fasting for Weight Loss
I want to make this keto intermittent fasting guide as straight up and as simple as possible. This ultimate, simple guide to keto intermittent fasting for weight loss is meant to help you quickly understand the basics and put it to work. I lost 45 lbs with keto intermittent fasting and I think this fat-burning combination is the bee’s knees. Here’s what you’ll learn in this guide: Why keto intermittent fasting will change your life What is intermittent fasting exactly and why does keto make it so easy The most important factors in keto intermittent fasting How to start keto intermittent fasting without self-torture Popular intermittent fasting windows and effectiveness …
