Berkey Filters Review-Cleaner, Better Water?
As I continue my wellness journey and as I learn about ways to make my home as non-toxic as possible, I learned one shocking fact: My so called clean drinking tap water isn’t clean at all. I’ll go into more detail on this later, but this new found knowledge spurred me to look into finding a high quality filter that would last and give me some peace of mind. That search led me to Berkey Filters and purchasing a Travel Berkey. I’ve now had it for 8 months and this is my honest Berkey Filters review! This post contains affiliate links. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Why I…
Simple Clean Eating Zucchini Muffins
We are in full blown summer mode and if you’re lucky enough to have a garden, you probably have zucchini coming out of your ears. I don’t have a garden but my mom does and she’s nice enough to give me some of her zucchini’s now and then. I’m a big fan of throwing zucchini into breads, muffins, and cookies for some extra nutrition. I looked for a healthier, clean eating zucchini muffin recipe but most of the recipes I found included processed sugar or other ingredients I didn’t think were necessary. I decided to just try out my own recipe and I’m happy to report they turned out perfect.…
Plant Based Protein VS Whey Protein VS Collagen: What’s the Difference?
When it comes to choosing a protein or collagen powder, I get that it can get super confusing. There’s plant based protein vs whey protein vs collagen but which one is going to be best for you and your goals? What are the differences to be aware of? The short answer: It depends on you and your preferences and the main difference is the sources of protein they come from. I’ve worked in the supplement industry for five years now, so i know my way around a protein tub. 😉 Let’s go into a little bit of detail on each type of protein powder so you can feel informed and…
Simple Tips to Create Your Own At Home Workout Routine
One of my main goals as a health and fitness expert is to educate busy working women so they can make the best decisions for themselves rather than be constantly told what to do. Of course, there’s nothing wrong with following a guided program from a certified personal trainer, or getting one on one training. These are AWESOME tools that can help you with your fitness learning and I encourage it. However, not everyone has access to these programs or coaches. I hope these simple tips will help you feel empowered to take more control of your fitness at home or at the gym. I believe with some basic education…
10 Effective & Fun At Home Bodyweight Exercises to Try
Looking for some simple at home bodyweight exercises? Look no further. I’ve got ya covered! I know many of us are missing the gym right now, but the truth and beauty is we can still keep up on our fitness right at home with little to zero equipment. If you are looking to add equipment to your home gym, check out this post! This post contains affiliate links. Tips to Make the Most of Your At Home Workouts If you’re used to lifting heavier weights or just want to make your bodyweight workouts a little more intense, here are some tips: Shorten your rest periods to keep your heart rate…
How To Better Manage Stress & Finally Feel Better
I spent one entire day so worried I made myself physically ill. I once spent an entire week so stressed out I hardly ate. Another time, my anxiety levels were so high I hardly exercised for a whole month. Sound horrible? It was. Sadly, many of you have experienced similar issues with too much stress. If you are constantly feeling overwhelmed or worried, let me tell you, YOU ARE NOT ALONE. Life is hard, but guess what? We were meant to be happy. Sure there will be hard times and life was never meant to be sunshine, rainbows, and unicorns. But that’s kind of what makes life fun, right? One of my…
My Favorite At Home Workout Equipment For A Well Rounded Home Gym
I’ve always dreamed about having the perfect home gym with ALL the at home workout equipment. No more having to wait around for squat racks at the gym, no more smelly sweaty workout benches. Just my own little workout haven! Although my current little home gym is far from what I hope it could be some day, it does the job well. Currently, I have a punching bag that was already there when we moved in, some free weights, a medicine ball, stability ball, a Terra Core, some bands, a suspension trainer, and a pull-up bar. These items don’t take up too much space but allow me to a have a…
Clean Eating Chocolate Chip Cookies
I’ve been experimenting with clean eating chocolate chip cookies for a while because, well, everyone likes chocolate chip cookies. They are simple, timeless, and just delicious! I LOVE chocolate chip cookies and cookie dough. I make them often enough, I decided I need a healthier version with better ingredients. These clean eating chocolate chip cookies hit the spot and satisfy my cookie craving. My family liked them too! These healthy clean eating chocolate chip cookies… Have ZERO processed sugar. (Sweetened with honey and stevia!) Have whole wheat flour instead of white flour. (Organic is best!) Uses coconut oil instead of margarine. (You could also use grass-fed butter for a more classic…
I Tried ALL The Food Subscription Boxes and Ranked Them
For the LONGEST time, I’ve wanted to try food subscription boxes. You know, the ones where they send all your meals neatly organized, ready to prep and cook. I wanted to try out food subscription boxes for several reasons: I wanted to learn how to cook better and try new dishes. I tend to eat the same meals over and over. I wanted to mix it up and get more of a variety. I LOVE including veggies in my meals but needed new ideas and more variety. A food box seemed like a good way to help with this. (It did!) My hubby loves cooking, I thought this would be…
8 Tips for Overcoming Burnout (Number 3 is my Favorite!)
Feeling burnt out? Overwhelmed? Rather stay home and catch up on the Bachelor and eat your weight in brownies rather than do anything productive? I’ve been there. Several times actually. Burnout SUCKS. It likes to show up in different areas of our lives. Could be with our work, being a stay at home mom, trying to live healthier, keeping up with school. We’ve all experienced it. Here are my best tips (backed up by science of course) for overcoming burnout and getting back to feeling your best. 8 Tips for Overcoming Burnout 1. Make a change. If you’re feeling burnt out and unmotivated in an area of your life, making…
