Tag: weight loss

  • Paleo Frozen Yogurt Pops

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    I am such an ice cream addict. Prior to starting my lifestyle change, I would eat ice cream almost daily. But I had to give all that up when I started Paleo. Regular ice cream is no-no on Paleo because it is loaded with non-Paleo items such as sugar, cream, milk, corn syrup or and… Read more

  • SexyMoxieMama’s 30-Minute Home Circuit Workout

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      Are you looking to lose a little weight? Maybe you want to tone up a little for an upcoming event. Diet and exercise are a great way to increase your energy levels, feeling of well-being, and kick-start a healthy lifestyle. Read more

  • 10 Ways to Keep Your Workouts Working for You

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    1. Stay hydrated Stay hydrated when attempting to lose weight. Many people require 8 glasses of water a  day to stay hydrated normally. Increase your water intake when you exercise as well as in hot weather to maintain proper hydration. Drinking water can keep the digestive system properly functioning and increase you feeling of satiety.… Read more

  • 115 Uses for Coconut Oil

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    When I bought my first container of coconut oil, I had no idea what to do with it. Before starting a Paleo lifestyle, I regularly used vegetable and olive oils for all of my cooking need. Since having this tiny jar of coconut oil in my home, I have a plethora of uses for this… Read more

  • Check In Weeks 1-2

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    I have been participating in the 8-Week Health and Weight Loss Challenge that I wrote about a few weeks back. I thought that it would be very easy since I have also been following a pretty strick Paleo lifestyle since the beginning of the New Year. Boy was I wrong. There are a few areas… Read more

  • Paleo Coconut-Almond Cups

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    Since starting the Paleo lifestyle, I have had some pretty strong cravings for chocolate. I started experimenting with cocoa powder and coconut oil to make a freezer chocolate. While it satisfied my cravings, I wanted something a little more. Read more

  • Easy Crockpot Roasted Turkey Breast

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    Need a quick, delicious home cooked meal? Try this great recipe for a turkey breast roast in the crockpot. If you’re like me, you really don’t know what a turkey breast roast is. Turkey breast roast is heart-healthy, low-fat and protein-rich.  A turkey breast roast is the juicy white breast meat along with some dark… Read more

  • Homemade Paleo Ketchup

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    I am into month #2 of the Paleo diet. Month #1 was not bad as I had expected. The majority of the month was spent detoxing off of sugars and processed foods. Learning to eat whole, healthy, and fresh foods has been an adjustment but has really made a change in me physically and mentally.… Read more

  • Paleo Coconut-Curry Chicken Soup

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    One thing that I have learned since beginning to eat a Paleo-style diet is the modern American diet lacks flavor. So many recipes that I have tried during the course of the past 30 days have been so flavorful and filling that I am beginning to wonder why more people do not eat this way.… Read more

  • 8-Week Challenge: Allowed Whole Foods

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    There has been a lot of confusion on what is considered “processed” foods. In the comments of the 8-Week Health and Weight Loss Challenge comments, I posted a list of “processed foods” not allowed. This caused an uproar and I received comments like “what is left to eat besides lettuce and water” or “this leaves… Read more