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Fad diets
You’ve seen them, and you and/or your subconscious know how to identify them. The key thing about these diets is they are unsustainable, and often
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Realities of diet and weightloss
I was once told, you can eat anything so long as you exercise enough. The reality however is: I wasn’t exactly a junk food person
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Sleep
Sleep can not be underestimated for its affect on the body. Good sleep is an amazing emotional and physical support to the body. Sleep helps
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What is the definition of insanity
It has been a relatively insane 9 months. Who would willingly choose to do what I did last year.
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9 weeks
At 9 weeks in I feel a little bit stalled at times.
Not losing weight is frustrating despite trying to stay focused on the bigger picture of the fitness goals.
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Barley, Kale & Pepita topper
While this is great on top of soups and salads it is also great as a quick snack eaten on it’s own. It is great as is so filling and full of nutrients.
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Butternut soup
Possibly the simplest soup you will ever make, but also the most delicious
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Defining Progress
When assessing progress, there are many more important metrics to measure than weight loss and probably some societal expectations to get over.