When I get asked about what foods to eat and supplements to take to burn fat, I first reminder people: We have to first focus on the fundamentals - on building healthier food, exercise and sleep routines, and on developing a healthy relationship with food and with our bodies so we can identify the foods, supplements and lifestyle habits that make us feel better, healthier and stronger, instead of just obsessing over dieting and being skinny.
Once you start prioritizing these 9 “metabolims boosting” principles that i share in this blog - and make them HABITS - you’ll finally be able to release that search for the magic fat loss pill. Adding “fat-burning” foods and supplements will just be added bonuses.
Read more for my 9 Metabolism Boosting Principles to help promote Fat Loss.
Read MoreIt feels like everyone is always commenting on what they believe works and doesn't work in order to boost their metabolism and burn fat. I’m constantly getting asked for my recommentations, while others just share what is and isn’t working for them, and so many people come into my store - Balance Market - and ask me what supplement or superfood I sell that can help them burn fat.
This is when I am compelled to remind peopl that there is no miracle pill, there isn’t one food or supplement that’s going to magically make you lose weight; results come from consistency, from your daily habits and what you’re doing with your body 90% of the time.
Having said that, here are the top 4 diet & fitness myths that I’ve been hearing a lot, and my take on what really works.
Read MoreOur liver removes all toxins, clears medications from your body, breaks down our food so we can properly process it, and even helps us with hormone regulation - so it is absolutely crucial that we take proper care of this essential organ!
In this blog, I share my 10 most important steps to take to better care for your liver (via simple lifestyle and diet habits).
Read MoreHappy World Health Day - a special day (April 7th) that serves as a reminder to prioritize our physical, mental and social health and wellbeing.
For me personally, my definition and understanding of health has changed a lot over these past 20 years since I’ve been immersed in the health and wellness world.
Given my journey, personal experience and years as a health caoch, this year I’ve drawn 4 key conclusions on how we can best prioritize our health (and then I share 4 things you can start doing today to put in practice)!
Read MoreI am constantly meeting people that are struggling to lose weight despite eating healthy and working out. Last week I talked about how certain hormones are key to have at optimal levels in order to assist your weight loss. Today I wanted to talk about your METABOLISM, and how your diet and lifestyle choices can either boost or slow down your metabolism. Because ultimately, a strong metabolism helps you to burn more calories, balance blood sugar and regulate hormones, all of which affect your weight (and overall health!).
Unfortunately, as we get older, our metabolism is sadly impacted. However, there is still a lot you can do to boost your metabolism. It’s all about feeding the mitochondria in your cells, which are what burn calories and drive your metabolism.
Read More...On my personal journey to health, I have come to realize how important sleep is for my digestion, thyroid, adrenals, and stable weight. So I now ALWAYS prioritize my 8-9 hours of sleep. I aim to go to sleep by a certain hour each day, but if I don’t, I’m no longer waking up at the crack of dawn to exercise before work.
We need sleep for MANY key functions, such as keeping a strong immune system, feeling strong, awake and focused the next day, avoiding hormonal imbalances, and restoring all our bodily functions. But ALSO, regular sleep is a key factor for obtaining and maintaining a healthy weight. Sustainable weight loss is that much harder (I’d argue almost impossible) without proper sleep!
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