Why Expectations Suck
Every day there are expectations of us that we (typically) strive to live up to. There are simple ones that are fairly obvious. For example, it is pretty much expected…
Why I Still Don’t Count Calories
It has been exactly two months to the day since I decided to stop counting calories and tracking my food in My Fitness Pal. (Click here to read my previous post…
Our Health Always Seems Much More Valuable After We Lose It
It’s just like that old saying, “You don’t know what you’ve got ’til it’s gone.” Sadly, both of these quotes could not be more accurate, especially in regards to health….
If It Doesn’t Challenge You, It Doesn’t Change You
I have worked out 5-6 days a week on most weeks for as long as I can remember. That’s because I have always really valued my health, which has only intensified…
Are Your Products Causing Your Skin Issues?
I have struggled with a variety of skin issues throughout my life, especially acne, and it all got significantly worse a few years ago. Little did I know, it was…
My Top 5 Healthy Tips for Beginners
It was a Friday afternoon. I had some time to kill and a Groupon to use, so I decided I would go get my nails done — one of my…
Blogging Just To Blog
You know what I really love about this blog? The fact that it’s all mine. I can do whatever I want with it. There are no rules. Sure, it’s called Wellness…
Stress Less for Better Health
I apologize that I have been MIA the past couple of weeks. Lots of stuff has been going on, and this blog post probably reflects that. It may be a little scatterbrained,…
The Ultimate Motivation
For as long as I am a practicing dietitian, there is one question that I don’t know if I will ever find the answer to: what motivates people? Seriously. Of course everyone…
A Closer Look at Low-Carb Diets
First, I just want to get something off my chest. I LOVE carbs. I honestly can’t imagine my life without them. What do you mean no English muffin and banana at breakfast…
Passion vs. Obsession: When Healthy Eating Goes Too Far
I have always been a huge perfectionist; that’s something that will probably never change. In some cases it has actually been beneficial. In other cases, not so much. In this…
Make 2016 Your Healthiest Year Yet
How many of you have ever made a New Years resolution? (All of you raise your hands.) How many of you have stuck with those resolutions for the first week?…