Life Well Lived Blog
Create a Healthy Lifestyle That Lasts
Eating right doesn’t have to be difficult… in fact, it shouldn’t be! Most people know that it’s important to eat healthily, but are often confused and overwhelmed. So I want to give you 5 ways to create a healthy lifestyle that truly lasts!
The Easiest Way to Save Your Time + Nutrition This Holiday Season
This is my favorite time of year! But with so many holiday parties and family get-togethers, it can seem almost impossible to eat healthy and remain fit over the next month. I present you with the easiest way to save your time + nutrition this holiday season.
8 Ways to Avoid Thanksgiving Dinner Regret
It’s reported that the average American eats 4,500 calories on Thanksgiving! While I definitely want you to enjoy your favorite foods I do have some tips to help you stay in control, satisfied, and hopefully prevent you from breaking out your buffet pants. Here are 8 ways to help you avoid Thanksgiving dinner regret.
How to Create a Power Smoothie
How to create a power smoothie: one that doesn’t leave you hungry an hour later or that’s filled with a bunch of fruit and not much else. A smoothie that will keep blood sugar levels stable, turn off hunger hormones, and keep you feeling full for a long time.
Is the Ketogenic Diet Safe for Women?
By now you’ve probably heard about the ketogenic diet. And you’re probably wondering if it’s safe for women. And maybe you just want to know what it’s all about.
How to eat Healthy at a Restaurant
Going out to eat and eating healthy can be a difficult task. But this guide on how to eat healthy at a restaurant will make it much easier!
How to Naturally Lose Belly Fat for Women
In this post, I’ll explain 37 ways to naturally lose belly fat: no pills, no wraps, no surgery, and NO DIETS. Consider this your ultimate guide to getting rid of your belly fat! [PLUS: Get a FREE resource at the end]
13 Reasons why Diets Don't Work
Want to lose weight? Then don't go on a diet!
I know I know...you just want to lose a few pounds for your upcoming vacation or maybe you want to shed some weight for the wedding. We all have our reasons as to why we want to lose weight.
This is the definitive guide to why you should not diet but avoid diets like the plague.
Top 7 Summer Nutritional Trends For Busy Moms
Top 7 summer nutritional trends for busy moms: School is out and the pool is open. Temperatures are rising, but so are your responsibilities as a mom. Summer is upon us and as a mom, you now have less time than ever to maintain normal eating habits (okay, maybe much less than you care to admit). But there’s no judgment here. I’m a mom and I can appreciate how hectic summer schedules can be.
The secret of fat loss
I want to let you in on a little secret: if you want to lose fat, you need to get your nutrition under control.
Fat-free and getting fatter: the fat-free craze
Oh, the fat-free craze. It all began in the 1980s and 90s. Fat became our #1 enemy and the fat-free craze (or "low-fat" craze) began. And truthfully, I find that many still buy into this today. It is still ingrained into the minds of many.
The importance of reading labels
If I could stress one thing to you, it would be the importance of reading labels before you buy a product. Yes, even on the so-called health brands or that jar of peanut butter. If you have peanut butter in your fridge or pantry go grab it because we will look at that in a minute!
How Sleep Affects Your Weight
Our relationship with sleep changes with age: as a child, we fight sleep, and as adults, we embrace sleep. But one thing remains constant: sleep is a fundamental part of health. As you’re about to find out, sleep affects every part of our body – even your weight management.
Round up of my favorite bars
Often times granola bars/protein bars are filled with sugars, additives and what.is.that ingredients. I am very picky about what bars I eat and only keep a few around at a time for those busy grab and go days when I am in a pinch.
Carbs Are Not the Enemy
Ask anyone and they will probably say: "To lose weight you must cut out carbs." Sound familiar? I know many people who have success losing weight when they have cut carbs out – in fact, so have I.
5 Tips to Get Your Kids to Eat Healthy
It’s an often asked question: “How do you get London to eat so healthily?” To be honest, it takes me by surprise because I don’t think we did anything “special.”
27 ways to eat healthy on a budget: the definitive guide to cheap, clean eating
Dollar menus, processed foods, protein fillers: they offer cheap value...saving your bank account pennies but costing your health greatly! Between the exorbitant price of organic foods, and how much more convenient it is to buy prepackaged food, eating healthy can be difficult...and expensive!