This week I wanted to dive a little deeper into beating cravings and breaking free from them. Wow, is this EVEN possible? Cravings seem to be a part of Western culture. At times, it’s almost so common that we don’t even think about it. Almost. That is, until we’re trying to shift our health, weight, […]
Ever experience negative thoughts? I’m sure you do 🙂 I’ve never met anyone who hasn’t had a negative thought come through. On a regular basis. In fact, it’s so common that scientists have studied it and found that our brains are actually hard-wired for fear and negativity! It’s called: Negativity Bias (1,2,3). Now, if you’re
Our emotional state, our eating habits, our past, and our lifestyle are all so intricately linked that they daily affect one another. This is the third part of a mini-series on the connection between diet and our emotional state. This is such a complex topic that books can be, and have been written about this.
In part 1 we talked about how our eating can amplify or transform our emotions. If you haven’t yet watched/read that one, you can head on over here. We learned that if we eat certain foods (sugars, salts, processed, saturated fats), or neglect certain foods (nutrients) our emotions can either be amplified or stunted. Likewise,
Hi there, This season has been a very intense season for everyone. The entire world has been affected and watching and experiencing Covid. If you’re in America, you’re watching race issues come to the surface in the midst of an economic crisis as well as an election year. It’s been a lot. And no doubt,
Dear friends, We are in strange times in June of 2020. My heart goes out to everyone affected by ALL that’s been going on the last several months. In today’s healthy lifestyle tip, I wanted to go simple. We all need simple things we can do right now to help keep our minds, emotions, and
Welcome to April! Yesterday, I just went for an amazing bike ride. The air was fresh. My body felt so good. And my mind and heart were taking it all in (don’t worry, I kept my social-distance). Whenever I get to ride, it’s such a beautiful, freeing time. My body, soul, and spirit come alive.
What a season we’re in right now! None of us have ever experienced a global pandemic before. Whether you’re used to being home, working harder than ever, lost your job, or just “simply” having to adjust to all the stores being closed and busier than ever, life is very different right now. While it won’t