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May 15, 2024 15 Comments This easy iced coffee is for those of use who want to save some money. You know that you can make excellent iced coffee at home. As the heat cranks up outside, hot coffee just seems silly. It seems that everywhere is selling you a nice cold iced coffee…
In this episode, Tina shares some macro-free approaches for losing weight and improving your body composition. Tracking macros isn’t for everyone, so she shares a number of considerations and methods that are helpful for being more aware and intentional of your nutrition choices with a long-term and sustainable approach in mind. Tina talks about: Why…
Sharing tips on how to eat for your menstrual cycle and how to change up your nutrition throughout the month! Hi friends! How’s the week going so far? Things have been non-stop lately, and today is triple 1:1 appointments and prepping for Total Body Reset. If you haven’t signed up yet, don’t miss out! For…
Hi friends! Happy Friday! How was the week? Ours was a wild one, packed with events, but such is Maycember. We also had the great Beautycounter fallout, which was pretty mentally draining. I’m excited for the weekend and for the new week ahead. I hope that my friends who are celebrating Mother’s Day enjoy a…
In this episode, Tina chats with Tylar Brannon, CEO of Optimal Bio, about Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT) and whether or not it could be a helpful option for women in perimenopause and menopause. She shares the symptoms associated with hormonal imbalance, the importance of hormones for women in midlife, and the potential side effects…
May 5, 2024 7 Comments This chia seed chocolate pudding recipe is for those who want to dip their toes in the chia seed pool. About 4 years ago, I wondered why anyone would use chia seeds for anything. All I could think about with chia seeds was chia pets. Those cute little terracotta…
In this episode, Tina chats with IFBB Bodybuilding Pro, Diane Flores, about the dark side of bikini competitions. Diane shares her personal experience with how she discovered bodybuilding and bikini competitions and the reality of what is required to compete and change your physique. Diane talks about: How she went from a teen mom to…
Sharing some ideas on how to set healthy examples for kids, teach them about health, and get them excited about nutrition. Hi friends! How’s the week going? Things have been chaotic around here, between the girls’ dance competitions, school events, and, of course, fun time whenever we can. When you have a hectic schedule and…
Image Credit. The chances are that you’ve very familiar with the saying “you are what you eat.” It’s a simple saying, but it’s fuelled a lot of discussion about the role of diet and your health, or even your personality in some cases. Some people see it as a gross oversimplification of food, some see…
Hi friends! I’m SO excited about today’s podcast episode and can’t wait for you to take a listen. I’m interviwing Dr. William Davis, author of Wheat Belly and Super Gut, and here’s what we talk about today: How grains impact metabolic health What does he recemmend for preventative heart screening? How grains deplete nutrients and minerals Yeast,…
May 1, 2024 40 Comments Low calorie cereal is easy to make. I know you want to buy it – but it tastes much better to make it. I know that there are people out there who will take on look at this recipe and decide it isn’t low calorie. But, I would argue…
In this episode, Tina chats with Carrots ‘N’ Cake practitioner and coach, Naomi Altman, FDN-P, about the truth behind everyday toxic ingredients that show up in our daily lives and negatively impact our health and hormones. Naomi explains the idea of “toxic load” as well as some of the associated symptoms and what to look…
April 17, 2024 28 Comments These easy refrigerator pickles should live in your fridge. Bored with the same old food – add pickles! I make these pickles for my husband who then devours them and attempts to drink the pickle juice (which has become a thing). My kids scream – noooo!!! But he still…
Sharing a recipe for healthy homemade dog food! Hi friends! How are ya? I hope that your day is going well! Today, I’m off to the kids’ school to volunteer and am looking forward to some time in the sauna blanket after a workout. It should be a pretty low-key day! For today’s post, I…
In this episode, Tina chats with Lacy Lain about the truth behind what is actually needed in order to balance your hormones, despite what you might hear on social media. Lacy debunks common misconceptions about balancing hormones, provides some nutrition and lifestyle recommendations, and encourages gathering a holistic approach for balancing hormones. Lacy talks…
April 14, 2024 4 Comments These fresh strawberry recipes will inspire you to buy pounds and pounds of fresh strawberries. The easiest fresh strawberry dish is – wash and eat! (I guess that isn’t really a recipe). Desserts with strawberries will be instantly healthier than your regular chocolate cakes or crème brulees because you…
Hi friends! Happy Friday!! How was the week? I hope you had an amazing one. Ours was good; busy as usual, but time for some fun in the mix of school and work stuff. What’s going on this weekend? P has a basketball game and a birthday party, and it’s her First Communion. We’re having…
April 9, 2024 1 Comment These fresh asparagus recipes will help shape your cooking for the next month. When I walked into my local grocery store, there was a wall of asparagus greeting me. I said, “Hello, asparagus!” It did not reply. I happen to love the stuff and we all know it is…
In this episode, Tina talks about the importance of having the right mindset when it comes to losing weight. She shares real-life strategies to implement, mindset shifts to make, and gets clear on the goals and expectations needed for a successful fat loss phase. Tina talks about: Mistakes women make when trying to lose weight …
Hi friends! I have a new podcast episode up today and am so happy to be chatting with Rachel Scheer. We talk about: Her healing story and how she become a functional medicine practitioner Her tips for stress reduction and how stress impacts major functions in the body The pillars of health and what it…
Imma bout to show you the way to my heart. How To Cook Grilled Artichokes Artichokes are one of the first foods that the Pilot and I would make to go along with our dinners. When we first started dating, money was tight so instead of going out to eat, we’d share an ahi tuna…