A guest post written by Lorna Scott for Happy Healthy Caregiver It is a pleasure to be here today and a huge bundle of thanks to Elizabeth for inviting me to share with you some ideas and strategies to help you get through the holiday season without having to dig deep for willpower to say […]
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Are you eating enough protein? Wouldn’t it be great if we had an energy gauge on our body that told us what we were required to eat for optimal health? When we are required to fill up our cars with gas, our little label from the manufacturer even tells us what type of gas we
The power of protein and where to find good sources of it Read More »
I believe many family caregivers think of self-care as a weekend retreat, a night out with the girls, or a relaxing day at the spa. Those activities do sound and are amazing! However, self-care can be a collection of tiny little daily habits that allow you to nurture and energize yourself. In this post, I
Self-care daily habits that are doable, energizing, and uplifting Read More »
“Mom, what’s for dinner?” may be the most annoying question of the day. Dinner is something my fantasy self is really good at. In my head I cook yummy hot, healthy, homemade meals that are prepared with love and see my family enjoying every morsel around our family dinner table while recapping the events of the
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I’ve been sitting on this advice for a few months and it’s time to release some of it into the universe. My dad passed away 2 years ago this week. A death anniversary is melancholy yet I have this urge to do something in memory of this special person to continue to honor his life. A
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Are you as curious about essential oils? Lately I’ve been hearing more and more about them and I just had to know what these are all about. As part of my holistic health discovery, I enjoy learning about natural ways to overcome health obstacles and optimize health. My expert interview conversation with Sue Ellen Jones
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Expert Interview – Ashley Poptodorova Ashley Poptodorova herself is a natural energy source. Spend five minutes with this certified fitness professional and you’ll leave recharged and wishing you could wear yoga pants, tanks, and flip flops to work every day. Ashley and her husband Alex have been my training team for two and a half years. A
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I like the benefits meal planning and preparation affords me all week long more than I dislike the two hours it takes to plan the meals, go to the store, and prepare everything up for the week. Have you tried weekly meal planning and preparation yet?
Healthy Meal Planning Basics Read More »
When I get way too hungry, or ‘hangry’, I tend to make bad food choices. You know what I’m talking about..the ice-cream, popcorn, sour patch kids, potato chips or french fries. Having a few healthy snacks with me at all times helps keep me on track for my nutrition goals. I also take a bottle of
10 healthy snacks for busy caregivers Read More »
In the last post, I shared that this was my third time following the Whole 30 program – in a raw nutshell it’s a nutrition program that you follow for 30 days to ‘reset’ your body and let it heal and recover from the effects certain foods may be causing. The only way to really
The five Whole 30 results and benefits that I gained Read More »