Coffee & Me
Sixteen year old me, and the girl I was about six months ago, would have presumed this article was a love story, a sonnet or maybe an ode to coffee. But not so fast. Today I’m going to tell you about the way coffee has been a hurdle in reclaiming my health....
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Intermittent Fasting: Not a Diet, It’s an Eating Schedule
So, the following convo is one I overheard in the locker room and it demonstrates the misconception about intermittent fasting and I'd like to debunk that with you. One day, I heard two girls chatting after a workout and it went something like this: (I am either...
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Quitting Birth Control: Lauren’s Hormonal Health Journey Pt. 2
It was October 2017, and I had gone 3 months without a period. I was actually enjoying learning as much as I could about menstrual cycles but wanted more answers as to why I was not having one. I felt much more knowledgeable, but there are a handful of different...
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Quitting Birth Control: Lauren’s Journey Part 1
I remember 11 years ago sitting in the OB/GYN’s office for the first time in my life. At the ripe old age of 15, I had yet to have a regular period. I had one here and there from the age of 13, but they were super hit or miss and there seemed to be no pattern...
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Sleepy B*tch
I’m not one to cuss, but when my fellow instructor Brittany suggested this title, I had to run with it. And before you think either of us are calling names, this title is actually (and unfortunately) to be expressed in a self-deprecating manner, after lack of sleep,...
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5 Health Tips that I Learned from Instagram
Oh, Instagram what a crazy game you are. IG doesn't always make sense, you don't always get rewarded for hard work, and if you're on it for too long you can start to feel like you have a giant "L" on your forehead (none of us do, by the way). And don't even get me...
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6 Ways You’re Hurting Your Gut
Probiotics, prebiotic tricks, my own story about My Gut Health Journey and even gut healing Celery juice posts, you’ve read all about how to care for, heal, and improve the status of your gut. Even more, we’ve discussed ways to feel better in the short term, midst gut...
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Not All Probiotics Are Created Equal
Probiotics are trendy AF. We see them on Instagram, YouTube, and being advertised on TV. Influencers and health gurus are telling you to take them and recommending certain brands. Probiotic drinks such as Kombucha and are "in style;" don't pretend you don't...
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Prebiotic Tricks for your Gut
With bloating, nausea and anxiety, I learned the hard way that not all probiotic supplements are created equal. Figuring out what one worked for me took time, professional guidance and practice. In fact, I shared that the first probiotic I took on my Gut Health...
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Maca Fat Balls
I wanted to share this quick and easy recipe with you all! I make these maca fat balls every week. Delicious, nutritious, gut-healing! And NO BAKING! 1 cup of coconut butter (coconut oil DOES work, but it’s not as thick/hearty) ½ cup cashew butter ¼ cup maca powder...
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