Holding on to motivation can feel like trying to tame a wild horse with an icy rope. Each grip slips away as the horse tugs and pulls. Even those who seem to radiate motivation feel the same way. But how is it that some people can tame the wild beast? It comes down to F.A.B. …
Women come to me all the time and say, “Okay, I’m exercising three hours a day, and I’m eating nothing at all, and I’m not seeing any results. What do I do? Do I need to exercise more?” I think that our thought process on seeing results is a little backwards. Where do …
I hate diets. I absolutely hate them. Getting on a diet and staying on it for a long period of time absolutely drives me nuts. And part of the reason why I’m not a fan of diets is because we’re restricting ourselves. We’re taking away a lot of the things that we enjoy, …
Have you ever felt like you weren’t getting support from your partner in your battle with PCOS? You’re not alone. It’s something I hear often from the women I work with. You absolutely deserve to be supported, and if you’re going to overcome your struggles, you need it. But…here’s the thing about …
Intense cravings can wreck diets for even the most dedicated health enthusiasts. We all suffer from cravings. But here’s the deal about cravings—there’s always a reason behind them. If we can figure out the reason, we can start to take control. Now, I know what you’re thinking. “We crave what we need.” …
Apple cider vinegar—the miracle cure for everything, right? Not exactly. You’ve probably seen tons of blog posts about how apple cider vinegar cures everything from migraines to cancer. I’m not here to pass on the idea that apple cider vinegar is a miracle fix-all. It’s not. Most of those ideas aren’t backed by …
If you’re not someone who loves to prepare food, the idea of meal prepping can seem overwhelming. It sounds like it takes too much time, effort, and planning. But in reality, there’s just a learning curve that’s standing in the way of a technique that can benefit you and your health. Meal …
Your stomach feels like it’s going to explode, but your brain tells you to go get more food. Sound familiar? If so, the first thing to understand is that it’s totally normal for women with PCOS to experience this. My wife struggled with this herself when her PCOS flared up. She would eat …
I recently spoke with a woman in her 40s with PCOS. She’d been diagnosed when she was just a teenager and told that she would never be able to have kids. It’s something that happens all too often. Young women get diagnosed with PCOS and told by their doctors that they’ll never be able …
A busy life can feel like a juggling act. You’re balancing work, family, and responsibilities. When you start to think about adding healthy eating, meal prep, and exercising into the mix, it can seem like you’re destined to fail. But if you look closely, you’re usually juggling some things that actually could be dropped. …
