The Pretty Healthy 2022 Holiday Gift Guide: For Wellness Lovers
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I don't know about you, but I LOVE the holidays. December is easily one of my favorite months. Give me the lights, warm drinks, fire...
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It sometimes seems crazy to me that a human can gain approximately 2 to 4 pounds in just ONE day. That seems like a lot, right? But more...
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Managing Weight & Food Anxiety During the Holidays
The holidays can be a stressful time for many, especially if your weight isn’t where you want it to be. As lovely as all the holiday...
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7 Fitness Mistakes that are Keeping You from Looking Toned
Many of us want what is often referred to as a "toned lean body" but despite trying every type of workout possible, it can seem like...
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How often should you train? Four questions to consider
One of the most popular questions for new members is, “how often should I work out?” The question makes sense since most of us work out...
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Why Full Body Workouts Are The Right Fit For Most
Being a parent or working all the time essentially means your schedule is always changing. One week you're able to hit your workouts...
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Intuitive Eating: What is it and is it for you?
Intuitive eating, a way of eating and living that helps you connect to your body and listen to its needs, can be a long-term approach to...
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Metabolic Syndrome 101 + how to avoid it
I think it's safe to say that most of us want to live as long as possible and still be able to do all the things we love with ease even...
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How to Transition from Tracking To Intuitive Eating
Meal time is meant to be an enjoyable experience but tracking food can sometimes add a level of stress that makes food seem scary. For...
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Pros & Cons of Tracking Your Progress (Especially with an App like MyFitnessPal)
Tracking your health progress can go a few different ways. Sometimes the smart move is to stash the scale in a box far up in your attic...
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7 Reasons Why You’re Not Seeing Results
There’s nothing more frustrating than the feeling you’ve been doing everything “right” and just aren’t seeing any progress. Despite all...
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What to Do When You Hit a Plateau
Oftentimes in our health journey, there comes a point when your body stops changing despite consistent diet and exercise. It’s commonly...
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6 Ways to Boost a Sluggish Metabolism
It's easy to blame weight gain on metabolism but the reality is, we now know due to a recent study that metabolism does NOT slow down...
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Why Consistent Bloating is NOT normal + how to fix it
Eating a meal should make you feel good. When you eat, your body releases endorphins and you should walk away feeling satisfied and full,...
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