One way that we encourage good behavior is through incentives. From babies to pets, we are trained to perform an activity in exchange for a positive reward. The same is true when it comes to dieting and lifestyle changes. We tend to try harder when we have something to look forward to. Some people are…
Conquer Your Thoughts
5 Ways to Conquer the Holidays
‘Tis the season for staff parties, friends-givings, and social outings galore! Here are a few tips and tricks to help you stay on track during the most wonderful time of the year. 1. Eat before you go. Whether it be a potluck, cocktail party, dinner in or out at a venue- if you’re not sure…
Conquer Temptation
The last few weeks have been particularly trying for me when it comes to eating. Chicago teachers were on strike and to say strike line foods are unhealthy is an understatement! Before the strike even began, it was announced that “if you want healthy snacks, bring them yourself!” I in fact did not bring my…
Conquer Meal Prep
Chicken Wings, Salad, Yogurt with Chia Seeds and Toppings Week 1: 8/26 It has been a great summer, but all great things must come to an end. I am a Keto teacher and we report back to work on Monday! That means I now have a bed time, my alarm (and snooze) is back in…
Conquer Hydration
No matter what lifestyle you follow, hydration is ALWAYS a topic of discussion. We know that we should drink water. But, do we know all of the reasons why? We know that our body is made up mostly of water. But, how much water is actually enough water? Benefits of drinking water There are so…
Conquer Your Fears
What is your biggest fear? Are you afraid of the dark? Afraid of heights? Spiders? Failure? The unknown? Are you afraid of trying something and actually being successful? Sometimes that last one is even scarier than all of the others. Sometimes failing is easy because then you have an out…you can just try something else….
I love bread too much to live this life…
BREAD! Who doesn’t love bread. Especially fresh, warm bread. Let’s start with those sweet Hawaiian rolls. Did you know that one roll has 16g carbs. Doesn’t sound too bad right? Now ask yourself, when is the last time that you only ate one roll? I’ll wait. This isn’t a bread bashing post, but more of…
Conquer your thoughts: Keto is too hard to start
I often hear people say that due to the requirements and restrictions of Keto, it is just too hard to get started. There are so many terms and concepts that it feels like you’re behind before you even fully accept the idea of a lifestyle change. The best advice that I have to CONQUER this…