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If you’re like most people, the idea of losing weight often brings up thoughts of cutting calories and eating less. It’s almost second nature, right? You eat less, you burn more, and voilà—you shed the pounds. But what if I told you that my weight loss success came from eating more—not less? It sounds counterintuitive,…
I’m always looking for easier and tastier ways to serve nourishing foods to my family. Getting kids on board with eating healthy can take some strategic planning, but recipes like this radish cream cheese dip help make it easier. (And it’s not a bad way for adults to enjoy more veggies too!) Having some kind…
Conventional hair spray is one of the worst offenders when it comes to toxins in beauty products. It typically has aerosol, PFAS, VOCs and more. More companies are making safe alternatives, but I’ve discovered a way to make my own. This DIY hair spray is simple and really works! This natural alternative is easy to…
Last year, I had a small remodeling project that got a little out of hand. It eventually led to me remodeling my whole kitchen. That’s a story for another day and another blog post. However, I’m really grateful for some of the changes that came from this remodel, especially our new DIY charging drawer. I…
I have this thing where it’s tough to eat more than 1-2 eggs, which doesn’t make it easy to reach my protein goals with just eggs for breakfast. But these marinated eggs are an exception. While I could probably eat 4-6 of them as a meal, I love adding them to poke bowls, salads, or…
Hair can get dry and brittle, especially in the summer months during time spent outside. Think the beach or swimming in a chlorine laden pool. Harsh hair care products can also damage hair, leading to frizz, breakage, and hair loss. This DIY hair oil treatment helps improve scalp health for healthier, natural hair. I love…
As with most things in life, I approach parenting 6 kids with a bit of a different style. I’ve been known to wash my hair with mud, and brush my teeth with charcoal, and I’m just as unconventional in raising my kids. Today I’m sharing what this approach looks like, how it’s evolved over the…
Keeping a food diary might sound like just another tedious task. But it’s actually a powerful, flexible tool to help you on your health journey (4). Whether your goal is losing weight, gaining weight, getting more colorful produce or fiber in your diet, keeping track of what you eat can help (4). Food diaries—aka food…
If you’ve ever wondered how to use MyFitnessPal without making the most common mistakes, you aren’t alone. When people start a weight loss journey, they want to log every meal, snack, and workout perfectly. But after a few weeks, reality sets in. People can get impatient by the gradual pace of weight loss or overwhelmed…
As a registered dietitian, I know how overwhelming it can be to monitor nutrient intake. It’s not easy figure out if you’re getting the right balance of macronutrients (carbs, protein, and fat). Many of my clients wonder if they’re getting enough protein or vitamins. Knowing where you stand with your nutrition is really important. Not…