To Whom It May Concern, 10 days after hysterctomy, I have only one major regret. A regret that I believe many women have but are afraid to share publically. I am not ashamed to say that I have failed my body. I imagined my life after hysterectomy being a bit painful for a few days (2-3) then back to normal. I thought, the strong business woman that I am, that I would be just fine to be back ...
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Benefits of Protein in Weight Loss
This post was sponsored by Optimum Nutrition as part of an Influencer Activation and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. As someone that has been on every yo-yo diet you can imagine, I have learned tons of Benefits of Protein in Weight Loss. In fact, protein is something that is a must for me now. Even during my days on a plant-based diet, I found that protein was something I ...
Home Exercise Program You Can Do Long Term
I have tried to create a home exercise program that I can do from the comfort of my home every day because I recently decided working out is something I have to incorporate back into my life. I made the decision that I have to make time for it every day. It's not just a desire, but a necessity. When I exercise regularly, I am not only healthier but happier. Creating A Home Exercise Program ...
Free Printable Exercise Tracker
I am all about getting back in the game with some exercise again. I've been working on this Weight Watchers program now for about a month, and am officially down 22 pounds! I am excited to be back on the bandwagon again, but that means I have to really get back into the swing of fitness. Since I am always in need of accountability, I decided to add this fun Free Printable Exercise Tracker as a ...
Managing Menopause Symptoms After Hysterectomy Surgery
After hysterectomy surgery earlier this year, I was thrown into automatic surgical menopause. While this isn't the case for most women who have this surgery, it was for me since I lost not just my uterus and cervix, but also both of my ovaries. At only 33-years-old, my story of having a hysterectomy has also brought about some crazy new symptoms to deal with. Many women who have gone through ...
How I Made $1500 This Week With Legitimate Online Jobs
Last week I post about 30+ Apps That Pay You To Use Them. I had a few ask if this was legit, and how much to expect from using those apps. So, I decided to write a follow-up post breaking down how I made over $1500 this week working from home. I'll preface this by saying, not all of these numbers are going to be routine each week. Many, in fact, are monthly payments. So, this is a good ...
6 Ways To Eat Healthy Meals On The Go
After Clean Eating for over 7 years, I have found that if I get off track it is when I am away from home or too busy. That means I have come up with some ways to eat healthy meals on the go that are functional and provide us with things we like no matter where we are. We work off the 90/10 rule which ideally would keep us eating real unprocessed foods ninety percent of the time and having premade ...
30+ Apps That Pay You To Use Them
I'll be honest. I was dubious about finding apps that pay you to use them. I am always seeing people share links, then finding it doesn't really pan out. So, when my Sister recently asked me about a few she had found, I kind of went on a search to see if there was anything else out there that could earn a few extra bucks just on your smart phone. I was seriously surprised at how many different ...
Setting Realistic Weight Loss Goals
Losing weight is tough. Setting realistic weight loss goals is important no matter who little or how much you need or want to lose. It's hard though. When you are obese, or severely overweight and really want to lose, seeing the scales move so slowly is a real drag. Trust me. I know this. Setting Realistic Weight Loss Goals Let's get honest. When you have 50+ pounds to lose, you want to ...
Plus Size Fitness Training Plan
This Plus Size Fitness Training Plan is a perfect solution if you are a woman like me. Being bigger means a lot of exercises can be tough to complete. It also often means you are more likely to have chronic pain issues. Both will result in a struggle to exercise, and this can create weight gain or a plateau when you are trying to lose weight. For so long, my chronic pain kept me from ...
How To Strength Train Without Gaining Bulk
As I have started back on a fitness journey, I have had a lot of people ask me about how to strength train without gaining bulk. Since I am not looking to become a body builder, a few women have asked why I even bother with looking at the weights in the gym. With direction from my doctor, as well as my brother in law who is a triathlete and someone who has lost well over 150 pounds in last few ...
How Your Job Affects Your Health
As I have discovered even the seemingly easiest physical jobs can hurt your body. How your job affects your health depends on many factors. From my personal experience I have found myself with weight gain, poor posture, back pain, wrist pain, vision issues and exhaustion. Blogging and being a freelance writer doesn't come without sacrifices or health side effects. Many jobs will cause similar ...
How To Host A Cheap Themed Birthday Party
When you become a parent there are a lot of things you aren't told. One of them is how costly it can be to do those traditional things like having a birthday party for your kids each year. With all the pressure from other parents and other kids parties happening around you, it is almost impossible to say no to having a party. We have pulled together some of our tried and true tricks for How To ...
Ongoing PTSD Related Nightmares
If you have ever been a victim of a violent act, a traumatic event or a life changing and horrifying act of nature you know what the term PTSD is. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder is no joking matter. While it is different for each person and given the trauma itself, it is nothing to take lightly. As someone who has been an abuse victim, I feel that I have one of the most common side effects. ...
7 Ways To Rekindle Romance In Your Relationship
Every relationship goes through ups and downs. Having a rift, disagreeing or even job issues can put a strain on your marriage or commitment. Here are 7 Ways To Rekindle Romance In Your Relationship that are great for helping you get back on track. Not only will they help you to relax with your lover, but they are sure to bring a smile and spark back into your relationship. 7 WAYS TO ...
How To Exercise When Your Have Chronic Pain
One of the biggest challenges I have faced this year in trying to lose weight and improve my health is the pain involved. Not just the pain of the exercise in general, but dealing with How To Exercise When You Have Chronic Pain from other ailments. For me, being overweight has caused added stress on already sensitive joints and muscles. I have had issues with sciatic and lower ...