I’m counting calories and working out and not seeing results. What’s the deal? Does this sound familiar? I can’t tell you how many times I have heard this.As it turns out, there are plenty of things that could be countering all your hard work, from what you eat before your workouts, to what you do afterwards.
Read MoreIf you have been following us on Facebook and reading my blog posts then you know that the quality of your sleep has an enormous impact on your health and well-being. Most people recognize the need for bedtime routines in children, but so often we forget to honor the need for these routines as adults.
Read MoreThanksgiving is here and if you are still in need of a good dessert, my healthy pumpkin pie recipe is perfect for sharing with family and friends.
Read MoreI am thrilled that so many of you in the Pure Joy Wellness community have been reaching out to us and sending your health, wellness and fitness questions on our Facebook page. By far, the biggest topic that comes up the most is “How do I start a weight loss plan?” It can truly be a daunting task, especially if you need to lose a substantial amount of weight and you are starting from ground zero.
Read MoreHow many times have you meant to eat healthy — only to get home and find nothing good for you in your fridge and end up ordering an unhealthy meal on Seamless?In the battle to keep yourself on track, my game plan is simple: Always keep these ingredients at the top of your shopping list and you’ll never have a problem with finding something good to eat in your kitchen!
Read MoreTransitioning into a healthy lifestyle doesn’t happen overnight. You don’t just wake up one morning and find that from that moment on and – Poof! – you’re perfectly healthy in everything that you do.In reality, having a healthy lifestyle is a gradual process of integrating healthy habits into your daily life a little bit at a time. Deciding where to start to make a change can sometimes be the hardest, most overwhelming part.
Read MoreI was sitting in my doctor’s office, looking for advice and information about a series of telltale symptoms that had really started to bother me. My libido had started going way down, even though I had always thought of myself as a highly sexual person, and suddenly I wasn’t as interested in sex with my partner as I was before.
Read MoreDo you ever get so busy that you feel like you can’t fit your workouts into your schedule? Has this happened for days or weeks on end? I hear people say all the time that they are too busy to work out. I can relate. Although I’m always at the gym, I am there to help others, so even I have to purposely plan to workout.
Read MoreINGREDIENTS
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
2 tsp. minced garlic
1 tsp. ground cumin
How often do you say, “I love you” to yourself? If you’re like most people, probably not that often, or maybe never. You may not think this is having much of an impact on your life, or your weight, but it is. At the risk of sounding cliché, this is a reminder that self-love is so important!
Read MoreThis is a light salad and the cheese balances it out, but if you want to cut the calories in half, use only half the cheese. Or, cut more calories by eliminating the cheese completely.
Read MoreGiving thanks is the most incredible gesture in the world. It goes beyond just saying the words “thank you.” It is truly and genuinely feeling gratitude in your heart for who you are, where you are, and what you have right now. I think about what I am grateful for all the time but I haven’t always had that practice.
Read MoreThis recipe for Quinoa, Chicken & Kale Soup is Pure Joy Wellness approved for healthiness, heartiness, and ease, with only five cooking steps. Let us know in the comments how yours turned out. Enjoy!
Read MoreIs this something you struggle with?Have you ever caught yourself trying to get rid of negative habits just by fighting them off? You know, when you find yourself tempted my something that isn’t in our weight loss meal plan, do you just get angry and try to “shout” the craving away?
Read MoreThere are so many reasons to not get your workout done. Trust me, I have had days where I thought, “I soooooooo don’t feel like it.” On those days, I kick my own ass and get down to it. I always feel so much better when I go ahead and “get it over with,” which is how I regard working out when I am in those loathsome moments.
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