LIFESTYLE
Posts that look at lifestyle issues.
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The Best Meal Prep Tips for Less Holiday Stress
With the holiday season approaching, life can get pretty darn hectic. From decorating your house to carving pumpkins and creating holiday shopping lists, it could feel like you’re always running out of time. If you’re not an avid cook and don’t enjoy spending hours in the kitchen, skipping out on meals and ordering takeout might become your new norm during this time. Luckily, I have a perfect solution for that. Welcome to the world of meal prepping! But before you begin to make excuses about how time-consuming it is, I’m going to share some of my best tips to make your next meal prep a breeze. Here are the best…
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Peanut Butter Cups – A Recipe for That Time of the Month
It’s like clockwork every month! Our hormones go amok, and we’re hit with PMS and the accompanying sweet tooth cravings. Why does this happen? Our body’s natural response to hormonal changes around our period can cause a drop in blood sugar levels. And this can lead to cravings for foods loaded with sugar. Sure, it’s nice to treat yourself during this time. Heck, you deserve it! But you should still be mindful to not overdo it with junk food that can sabotage your fitness goals. You may enjoy it for a moment, but once the sugar rush dissipates, you’re right back to craving sweets again. There’s more. Sugar, particularly refined…
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Easy Ways to Survive Your Period Days
I’m sure the majority of women on this planet can agree on one thing: cramps suck! Let’s be honest… it’s hard to not be angry with mother nature when those cramps hit. That time of the month when you feel low on energy, cranky, have multiple breakouts, and need to devour anything covered in chocolate – ugh! But, all is not lost, my friend! It can be the little things that help us through this time. To make that time of the month a bit more tolerable, I found some easy ways to help you fight those lady pains so you can more easily survive that time of the month.…
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Healthy and Warm Beverages for This Fall
As the weather cools in the Autumn months, there’s nothing like a mug of your favorite hot drink to warm your soul. Sure, we love to get our morning coffee or a fancy drink from a coffee shop or Starbucks, but they’re often not cheap, and the cost can add up. Not to mention they can have not-so-healthy ingredients in them like sugar-laden syrups. This year why not try these six healthy, warm beverages to soothe you this Fall. Made with clean ingredients you can trust, these are some of the best drinks to turn to when a craving comes on. They’re excellent choices on days when your stress levels…
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A Fall Self-Care Bucket List to Feel Good This Season
Autumn is a natural time for gratitude and reflection. It’s also the perfect time to remember to be kind. Kind to others and kind to yourself, too! For you, that might mean picking up a grande pumpkin spice latte at your local Starbucks as a special treat, which in moderation is fine. But, it’s probably not wise to do this all the time. Instead, try some seasonal self-care practices. This Fall self-care bucket list can be just the thing you need to help you feel calmer, healthier, and happier this season. Self-care is important to help you maintain a healthy relationship with yourself. It’s a nice reminder that you and…
