Author: Katie Malloy
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Why We Suck At Counting Calories
You know it’s true, we suck at counting calories. And we are told over and over again that in order to lose weight, we need to expend MORE energy than we take in. i.e. Calories In, Calories Out. Which means we need to consume less calories than we expend. And in order to know if…
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Can You Actually Lose Weight By Drinking Water?
Can you actually lose weight just by drinking water? It seems too easy, right? Drink more water and lose weight… And yet, it is true. Staying hydrated can help you lose weight. Here is why… 💧 Water helps break down fats in our bodies. The very first step of the body’s process for metabolizing fat…
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How to Eat Healthy on a Budget
Eating healthy doesn’t have to break the bank – in fact, there are tricks that you can use to eat healthy on a budget. Here are a few ideas you can implement today: Meal planning, cooking at home, and making wise choices at the grocery store can make your dollar go further on a tight…
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Tips for Staying Positive During Tough Times
Staying positive during difficult times can be hard, but it’s always worth it.
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6 Simple Ways To Eat Better at Home
One big adjustment that 2020 brought into many of our lives is the amount of time that we are spending inside our houses. Working from home, along with limitations on our social gatherings and outings, and having our kids home from school all day have been BIG changes. As we have all adjusted to the…
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Lasagna Chili Recipe
This Lasagna Chili recipe is one of our go-to meals when the weather outside is chilly and we want something warm and filling inside our bodies. It’s full of meat and veggies plus some cheese! Yum! You can’t go wrong with this recipe! Plus it’s super quick to prepare and have on the table to…
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Day 4: How to Actually Reach Your Goals
So here’s the part where you take action and actually reach your goals. Every decision, big or small, points your life in a direction. And every decision has the potential to become a habit over time. And habits, over time, become a lifestyle. When you are about to make a decision, consider which direction it…
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DAY 3: Break Your Goals Down
In order to get to that big, impossible goal without feeling overwhelmed or stuck you need to break your goals down into smaller steps. You break it down into what you can do today and focus on the very first possible step. So even though the goal is big and maybe scary, the daily actions…
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DAY 2: Visualize Your Success
When you visualize your success, AMAZING things start to happen. Visualizing gives you something to work towards and allows you to recognize what you want when you see it. This is why athletes visualize their win before a big game. Muhammad Ali saw himself victorious long before the actual fight. And Michael Jordan always took…
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DAY 1: Set Big Goals That Matter To You
Let’s set BIG goals that matter to you! Grab a piece of paper and quickly create a list of goals you want to accomplish next year. Areas To Focus On: Your health and happiness; routines and habits Relationships with family and friends Your personal and/or spiritual growth How you spent your time and money Your…
