THE HEALTH GEMM
If you’ve ever purchased almond butter, then you definitely can agree with me when I say that it’s not very budget friendly. A simple 16 Oz jar can cost anywhere from 10 to 15 bucks! That can be pretty pricey to maintain if you’re someone like me who chows down a whole jar within a […]
We’ve all had the motivation to workout at some point in our life. The difference between those who do the work, and those who find excuses to get work done, lies in finding the right kind of motivation. If you are serious about getting into shape you first need to ask yourself, “how can I […]
You’ve finally decided to make your health a priority and want to make some serious changes in your diet. First off, congrats for jumping on the health train! You’ll find that eating healthy doesn’t have to be hard or require you to give up any of the foods you love. It’s all about making smart […]
Stress is a common experience in our everyday lives. If we don’t deal with it properly it can take a toll on our physical health and emotional well-being. So below are a few tips for de-stressing yourself next time you’re laying in bed trying to count sheep. Meditate A few minutes of practice per day […]
Cheat meals are a must in order to keep a long-term healthy weight. It allows me to keep a healthy diet without feeling deprived of indulging every now and then. But the worst feeling is having all your hard work go to down the drain after a weekend of binge eating so I’ve put […]
Fasting is a spiritual practice that has been around for centuries but it has now become a hot trend in the fitness and health community. Intermittent fasting, is known to burn fat aiding in weight-loss and has been proven to have many powerful benefits to the body and mind. What exactly is intermittent fasting, you may ask. Well, […]
When people look at me, they automatically categorize me under slim framed. You know those “girl, you can eat anything and still look great,” comments. But there’s always a story behind a portrait. Growing up I was a husky child. Many might call it baby fat, but if I didn’t change my lifestyle, that baby fat would […]
When it comes to buying fruits and veggies, we all want organic. But it’s no secret that they’re kind of pricey. So instead of buying the apples that are free of synthetic chemicals, we settle for the waxy coated ones that are within our budget range. But not every single crop needs to be bought organically. Some are more […]
Everyone’s heard of the well known phrase, “breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince, and dine like a pauper,” but do we really follow it? With all of our morning responsibilities it can be tricky fitting breakfast into our schedule. Well, this popular phrase isn’t any mumbo jumbo. The word “breakfast” literally means to break the fast between dinner and the […]
Ever get so engulfed in your thoughts that you feel as if you’re suffocating ? You know, those uncontrollable thoughts that constantly bombard us throughout the day. Thoughts that make us feel anxious, worried, and angry. Thoughts about debt, bills, and problems. They creep up on us and sometimes become obsessive. Obsessive thinking can be detrimental […]
