Posts in Nutrition
What is Intuitive Eating?

After hearing a podcast about intuitive eating, I wanted to learn more. If you’ve been reading for a while, you know that I’ve tried just about everything when it comes to different diets. I’ve done keto, intermittent fasting, and Whole 30, just to name a few. But in learning more about wellness and becoming a certified health coach, I no longer stand by (or want to experiment with) any of those diets. I share the things that I learn as I learn them and I want you to be able to see my progression through my posts. So while I no longer try fad diets (for fun or for weight loss reasons) or suggest them for anyone, what I’ve written about them will remain on my blog. The wonderful thing about intuitive eating is that it is healthy and sustainable.

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My Intermittent Fasting Experience

This is the 7thinstallment of Kayla’s Quick Reads, a series of posts designed to be read from top to bottom in 5 minutes or less. Earlier this year, I decided to try intermittent fasting after feeling like I had hit a plateau with workouts and weight management. According to Wikipedia, intermittent fasting is…

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Staying Healthy During Cold & Flu Season

So cold and flu season is officially here!  In fact, this post might be a little too late for those of you who have already caught a cold.  But don’t worry!  Information in this post is for those of us who are fighting colds AND those of us who are trying to be proactive and avoid them!

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Quick, Easy, and Healthy Fall Recipes

Fall is officially in full swing!  Like a lot of people, I love the fall season for the boots and booties, scarves, denim and leather jackets, and endless layers.  But I also love the fall for all of the warm and easy recipes that come with it.

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How to Repurpose Leftovers, Create New Dishes, and Reduce Waste

Americans throw away $165 billion worth of food annually.  Imagine how much money you could save on food if you actually ate all of the food you purchased! 

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