How to Get Proper Nutrition with Morning Sickness

The elation of a positive pregnancy test is often dampened by morning sickness. For many women, morning sickness is a particularly brutal type of nausea that can hit at any time of day. Sometimes it comes and goes; other times it lasts all day and all night. On the one hand, having morning sickness can…

Food and Cooking as Therapy

For so many ailments, healing starts in the kitchen. This is true for both physical and mental ailments; food is medicine, after all. By mindfully choosing what foods to consume, we can prevent, improve, and even cure so many illnesses that humans face today. Eating a well-balanced diet can prevent or reverse type 2 diabetes,…

How to Learn to LOVE Cooking

Spending time cooking in your kitchen can be enjoyable. That may be hard to believe if you find cooking to be a chore. But I've found that most people who view cooking as a chore or difficult either have expectations of themselves that are too high, have trouble choosing good recipes, or don't use recipes…

Dealing with Burnout When You’re Self-Employed

Burnout is tough for anyone, but it is especially difficult to deal with when you're self-employed. When you're in charge of your own schedule and output, it can be challenging to operate when you feel less than motivated to work. You don't have a boss looking over your shoulder to make sure your work is…

Is the Pro-Metabolic Lifestyle a Diet?

Is the pro-metabolic lifestyle a diet? The answer is, it's up to you. I know this is strange to hear since most health gurus, companies, and influencers like to tout their way of eating as the only way to eat right. If you aren't eating _______ (insert vegan, all meat, keto, soylent, etc. here), then…

Pro-Metabolic Breakfasts to Repair Your Metabolism

A pro-metabolic diet includes foods that support your body's metabolism. A pro-metabolic diet can aid in repairing your metabolism if it has been damaged by dieting, restricting calories, or ingesting foods lacking in nutrients. If you aren't sure if your metabolism needs support or repair, read this post. Apple Pie Oatmeal This oatmeal is my…

Signs Your Metabolism Needs Repair

Before I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism, I had a feeling something was not right in my body. I felt cold all the time, frequently had low-energy days, and even fainted at work. I felt like I couldn't eat as much as my peers; if I ate what others considered to be a "normal" amount, I…

Setting up a Raised Bed Vegetable Garden

I know I am not the only one who has noticed how expensive fresh fruits and vegetables have become. And if you buy organic, it's even worse. At my local grocery stores, bananas have gone up in price by 7 cents in the past year. That may not sound like much but it's close to…

Wellness Does Not Have To Be All Or Nothing

Wake up at 5am. Meditate for 30 minutes and set your day's intentions, then exercise for an hour. Make a healthy, from-scratch breakfast (or maybe you're doing a juice cleanse) and don't forget to use a bullet journal and make a healthy lunch to-go before you head off to work. On your lunch break, don't…

Budgeting Your Way to a Stress-Free Life (For Married Couples)

This advice is geared towards married couples or couples in long-term relationships. When I think about what makes me feel less stressed, it involves two key items: financial stability and freedom. I want to be financially stable enough to not worry about bills or the future. But I also want the freedom to be able…