If you've ever felt personally victimized by back-to-school season, you're not alone. Whether you're a single mom, a stay-at-home mom, or a working mom, this is undoubtedly one of the most stressful times of the year. And one of the times where it's way too easy to put our health on the back burner. So if you're struggling to keep up with it all and feeling incredibly overwhelmed, try implementing one of these tips to make life a little easier during these next few weeks.
Read MoreMost weight-loss programs or methods recommend some form of calorie restriction. While calories do play a role in weight, the quality of the calories you're eating is actually way more important than the quantity of them.
Food either helps you or hurts you—and if your body doesn't get the nutrients it needs, you'll feel like shit. End of story.
So if you want to eat healthier and experience the impact that can have on your health, there are other ways you can do so.
Read MoreYou know that feeling you get when you're on a great sleep schedule? You wake up refreshed with superman-levels of energy. But as moms with laundry to do, work to manage, and hidden monsters to check for, sleep is often the first casualty when life gets overwhelming.
But as time-consuming as it is, sleep is an integral part of your overall health. If your kids need 8 hours of rest to function, so do you.
Here are some tips for optimizing your sleep so you can stop feeling like an energy-deprived zombie and start feeling like Supermom.
Read MoreEven when we know how much our favorite treats and snacks can disrupt our health, giving them up altogether feels like an impossible ask. So instead of going cold turkey, I recommend “crowding out” your unhealthy habits with healthier ones.
Read MoreNo matter how motivated you are in the beginning, this extreme all-or-nothing approach isn’t sustainable. After a day or two, you burn out and go back to old habits.
That’s why I advocate for quick wins. Focusing on little, attainable victories will maintain your motivation and help you reach your goals over time.
Read MoreWe all enjoy a nice glass of wine with dinner or a cold beer after a long day. And like any of life’s delicious indulgences, I all for the occasional “treat yourself” moment. But alcohol can be a slippery slope, and it’s important to understand exactly how drinking messes with your body and affects your nutrition.
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