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If you're anything like me, you have fallen victim to the marketing surrounding diets like keto, paleo, and carnivore. I even tried the celery diet, thinking that it would help me lose weight. However, the only thing these diets did was make me feel like a failure for not being able to do them for more than a few days. I only reaped the benefits from changing my nutritional habits after I learned more about nutrition and why my body needs carbs to function. Extreme diets like

Carbs and fats are not the enemy! Carbohydrates and fats are the two macronutrients that women have been conditioned to fear, but they are actually an essential part of a healthy diet. In today's fast-paced world, nutrition often takes a backseat to convenience. However, understanding the essential role of carbohydrates and fats in women's diets is vital for overall health and well-being. These macronutrients are not just sources of energy; they are crucial for hormonal bal

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80% of people with autoimmune diseases are women. Why is that, and can exercise really help manage these diseases?

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Women continue to have worse health outcomes than their male counterparts, and the healthcare system is partly responsible. Why is Women’s Health Research So Behind Men’s? According to the KFF Women's Health survey, nearly 50% of women have reported that they have had a negative interaction or experience with a healthcare provider. My own experience as a woman of color reflects that as well. The doctor's office has never been a place I've felt seen or heard. I have always fe

The Intersectionality Wheel of Power Intersectionality and Its Role in Health and Wellness: If you truly want to understand the systemic factors that affect the health of a nation, you must first understand intersectionality. Intersectionality is a framework that helps us understand how different aspects of a person’s identity—such as gender, race, class, sexuality, ability, and age—interact to shape their life experiences. Coined by legal scholar Kimberlé Crenshaw, the term

Two Mistakes I made on My Fitness Journey Starting to work on your fitness goals can seem very daunting. When I first started working on a healthier lifestyle, I thought running was the best way to lose weight because women are typically encouraged to do cardio rather than lifting weights. I tried apps like Couch to 5k, which I didn't like and couldn't keep up with. Then I tried running on the treadmill, but I felt like a hamster on a wheel. I gave myself shin splints and fel

Here are 7 common cognitive distortions with strategies for how to address them as they come up for healthier and happier thinking patterns.

Your health is affected by more than just diet and exercise. Check out this article to learn more about The Social Determinants of Health.

Energy Levels Throughout Your Cycle For decades, most exercise programs have been designed using a one-size-fits-all approach that often overlooks one crucial factor: female physiology. Unlike the male hormonal cycle, which repeats roughly every 24 hours, the female cycle typically spans 28 days, bringing natural fluctuations in hormones such as estrogen, progesterone, follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), and luteinizing hormone (LH). These hormonal changes affect not only moo

If you need more reasons to add strength training to your routine, here are 4!

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If you are curious about the chakras, then this post is for you! See how a strength training practice balances the chakra system.

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