Managing Cravings and Hunger: Strategies for Sustainable Weight Loss Let’s face it—cravings and hunger are two of the most frustrating challenges when it comes to weight loss. As someone who’s been there, I get it. Whether it’s the urge to munch on chips while watching your favorite show or the sudden hunger pangs that seem […]
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Breaking Free from Limiting Beliefs: Using Neuroplasticity to Achieve Your Weight Loss Goals If you’ve ever struggled with weight loss, you know how difficult it can be. But here’s the thing: the most challenging part isn’t always the food, exercise, or even the time—it’s the limiting beliefs we hold about ourselves. Those beliefs that tell
The Role of Fiber in Gut Health and Weight Management: A Nurse’s Perspective If there’s one thing I’ve learned in my years as a nurse, it’s that gut health is a game-changer. And when it comes to keeping things running smoothly in your digestive system, fiber for gut health is like the unsung hero we
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Setting Realistic Health Goals: A Nurse’s Guide to Sustainable Change I used to think setting health goals meant going big or going home. You know the drill—new week, new diet, new planner, new rules. I’d decide I was finally going to “get it together,” only to find myself eating cereal out of the box
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Rewiring Your Thoughts About Food and Body: The Neuroplasticity of a Healthy Mindset If you’ve been on the dieting rollercoaster for as long as I have, you probably know the frustration all too well. One minute you’re motivated and feeling good, the next you’re crushed by negative thoughts about your body, food, and the never-ending
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The Power of Rest and Relaxation: Recharging Your Batteries for Optimal Performance As women, especially those of us who’ve spent years in a cycle of yo-yo dieting and weight loss struggles, we’re often told that we need to push harder, do more, and sacrifice our time for health and wellness. It’s no wonder that rest
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The Truth About Fad Diets: Why They Don’t Work and What to Do Instead Let’s talk about the uncomfortable truth we all know too well: fad diets. They seem to pop up everywhere, promising everything from rapid weight loss to a complete lifestyle overhaul. But after a few weeks of restrictive eating, what’s the outcome?
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Overcoming Emotional Eating: Strategies for Managing Stress and Cravings Let me just say it—if you’ve ever reached for a snack when you’re not hungry, you’re not alone. Emotional eating is so common, and yet so many of us feel shame around it. As a nurse and health coach, I’ve seen it over and over again—smart,
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Inflammation and Diet: Foods to Embrace and Foods to Avoid Let’s talk about something that doesn’t get nearly enough attention—inflammation. I’m not talking about the kind that happens when you sprain your ankle or accidentally slice your finger while cutting veggies (been there). I’m talking about chronic inflammation—the kind that simmers under the surface, quietly
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The Power of Movement: Incorporating Exercise into Your Daily Routine Let me start by saying something you might not expect: I used to dread exercise. Like, truly dread it. If someone even whispered the word “burpee,” I’d break out into a cold sweat—and not the good kind. For years, I thought of movement as punishment
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