Dumping the High-Fat Fad: Low-Fat Plant-Based Diets for Better Results

Dumping the High-Fat Fad: Low-Fat Plant-Based Diets for Better Results

With New Year's not too far off, many people are mulling over how they can improve upon themselves in 2019. And, to the surprise of virtually no one, the number one New Year’s resolution relates to improving health and losing weight. In fact, of last year’s resolutions, two of the most common were to eat better (37%) and exercise more (37%), with improve self care (24%) also near the top of the list. Apparently, Americans are concerned with their health and nutrition — probably for good reason. Research from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that approximately 39.8%...

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How to Change: Embracing the Fear of Failure

How to Change: Embracing the Fear of Failure

How do you react to opportunities? Do you jump in with both feet? Or do you get ready to jump but fear stops you. For me, I jump right in and then quickly thereafter become full of fear that I'm going to fail. And I do fail sometimes. Actually, if I'm going to be completely transparent, I “fail” (according to my biggest critic....me) most times. But here's the part I want to talk about: what is failing, exactly? And what happens to us when we let that the fear of failure keep us from trying? My journey and my biggest...

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Why Most Fad Diets Fail

Why Most Fad Diets Fail

We’ve all heard about fad diets. Chances are, you’ve even tried one or two. But do they work? Spoiler: no, they don't. Here's why (and what to do instead).

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How an Anti-Inflammatory Diet Helped Me Heal My MS Symptoms (and Lose 145 Pounds)

How an Anti-Inflammatory Diet Helped Me Heal My MS Symptoms (and Lose 145 Pounds)

At 20 years old, Carolyn was diagnosed with MS, after a lifelong battle with obesity. Today, she's healed many of her MS symptoms and traveled the world by making these lifestyle changes.

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