Ever since I went on my own endometriosis detox some 15+ years ago, I have avoided dairy.  The evidence on why I should avoid it was fairly light…but honestly I was suffering so much and was determined to feel better that I stayed far away from anything that smelled iffy. At first I missed my […]

You totally want to ditch your scale, don’t you? You may have this weird kind of relationship with your “weight”. I mean, it doesn’t define you (obviously). What you weigh can matter but only to a certain extent. Let’s look at your waist circumference (well…you look at yours and I’ll look at mine). Waist Circumference […]

I’m late, I’m never late, I must be pregnant!  He looked at me and said your crazy and we’re done having kids. To be fair, I have sent this man on more pregnancy test runs than coffee ones…so I know that word erks him.  His advice – wait as week, it’ll come.  So I waited […]

You may feel tired, cold or that you’ve gained weight.  Maybe your digestion seems a bit more “sluggish”. You may be convinced that your metabolism is slow. Why does this happen?  Why do metabolic rates slow down? What can slow my metabolism? Metabolism includes all of the biochemical reactions in your body that use nutrients […]

The words “weight-loss” and “snacks” often appear in the same sentence. But that might also bring thoughts of “tasteless,” “cardboard,” and “completely unsatisfying.” Right? Let me give you my best weight-loss friendly snacks that aren’t just nutritious but also delicious! What’s my criteria you ask? They have to be nutrient-dense whole foods where a little […]