It started a couple of weeks ago. The holidays were over, but I still wanted some comfort food. It seems to me my Dad made the best sloppy joes as a kid. This could become a family debate, as my Grandmother still makes a mean joe in which she adds gumbo soup to the mix, but that’s another post 😉  And I don’t know about you, but I find ground turkey a bit boring (and sometimes dry) so I wanted to remedy that with my childhood food fix in a healthy way. Here’s what I came up with. I hope you love it!! Continue reading “Turkey Joes to Brighten Your Winter Mood”
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My Favorite Fun Immunity Remedy
Everyone knows that this time of the year is full of sugar, spice and everything nice, sprinkled with the sniffles or cold and flu. This time of the year it’s likely anyone reading this knows someone who is sick or has already come down with a cold themselves. Here’s where my favorite fun immunity booster, Kung Fu Tonic, comes in. Continue reading “My Favorite Fun Immunity Remedy”
2014 Year in Review (+some serious inspiration for 2015)
The last week of 2014 always gets me nostalgic, so I went back through the blog to pull some of your favorite recipes, inspiration and top suggestions as we move into 2015. Continue reading “2014 Year in Review (+some serious inspiration for 2015)”
Why You Should Plan on NOT Dieting in the New Year
I realize that the New Year’s diet resolution is as fundamental as paying taxes and dying, but I’m here to say don’t do it!!! Not this year. And here’s why: Continue reading “Why You Should Plan on NOT Dieting in the New Year”
5 Tricks to Stay Slim Through the Holidays
Have you ever wondered about the best way to stay on track during the holiday season? Here are our top five tricks to stay slim and trim this holiday season. Continue reading “5 Tricks to Stay Slim Through the Holidays”
The Secret to Managing Holiday Stress (+bonus low sugar cranberry sauce recipe)
The holidays are supposed to be a magical time…a time for friends, family, good food, laughter.
Often times we end up overfed, overstressed, and exhausted by the season in general.
How many people do you know that when you ask, “How are you doing?” during the holiday season reply with a grimace, “Ugh, I am so stressed out!”
Yikes!  That’s not the way it’s supposed to be.
While the reality may not be as magical as a fairy tale, the holidays can be fantastic, which is why Dr. Tami and I bring you these holiday tips to help you manage hormones, stress, and nutrition this holiday season. Continue reading “The Secret to Managing Holiday Stress (+bonus low sugar cranberry sauce recipe)”
Healthy Homemade Hot Chocolate
This time of year as the weather cools and the holidays are among us call for hot cocoa. And no, I don’t mean those little instant packets! I mean rich, creamy, chocolatey hot chocolate. And in little more time than those yucky packets taste. This traditional comfort drink is made nutrient rich and is perfect for snacking and boosting the metabolism! Continue reading “Healthy Homemade Hot Chocolate”
What’s Really in the Flu Shot (+ Bonus Flu-Fighting Elixir Recipe!!)
Fall and winter bring lots of bugs going around and the tough choice of whether or not to get a  flu shot. Should you get one to avoid illness? Is it possible to boost immunity naturally? These are tough decisions you have to make yearly, especially if you have young children or are caring for an elderly person. Read on to find out what RNL has to say! Continue reading “What’s Really in the Flu Shot (+ Bonus Flu-Fighting Elixir Recipe!!)”
It’s Not About Weight Loss…
Have you ever had one of those days? Or maybe weeks? In the past couple of weeks, I’ve really enjoyed giving away free health strategy calls to help RNL followers Master their Metabolism. But there’s something that has me pretty ticked off. I spend my days talking with the most amazing men and women and most of them want to lose weight. That’s not why I’m mad. I’m mad because they all think they need to lose weight. Continue reading “It’s Not About Weight Loss…”
Most People Will Never Know What This Feels Like
I want to share something with you that totally changed my perspective on myself and my life several years ago.
First of all, this is about the first REAL diet/lifestyle change that actually worked, and secondly, this is such a game-changer, when it comes to taking your body, mindset, AND lifestyle to the next level.
This is what happened…
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