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I have never been a morning person, and as a mom to three boys, I need all the energy I can muster, so I must rely on coffee to get me going for the day. Although I have always preferred to sweeten my coffee, I was intrigued when I came across Maximum Slim Organic Espresso.Last year I was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, and since then, I have been a lot more cognizant about what I am putting into my body. I battle pain and crippling fatigue every day, like I am always coming down wit … read more

Lost 35 pounds and noticed serious muscle definition.I became an emotional eater when I was around 9 or 10 years old. Food provided me comfort. This lasted through my teen years and into university. The Freshman 15 was also all too real for me.I was never active growing up and I struggled with confidence, making everything worse. I would get comments about my weight from people, and they always left a mark. Most of the comments were from my extended family, who meant well. But I still deve … read more

Make sure your body is in the best shape possible.You’ve been told to wash your hands and stay away from large groups of people, but is there anything else proactive you can do to protect yourself from the coronavirus? Turns out, the foods you eat may have an impact on how well-equipped your body is to fight it off — or any virus that comes its way. By eating foods that support your immune system now, you can strengthen your body’s defense system for the future.Chief wellness officer and … read more

I'm not going to lie, when I heard about the "social distancing" measures I thought, "Oh, this is going to be so easy, I'm pretty much home all the time anyways." The truth is, I had more daily interactions than I had processed.Like many people, I thrive with contact. Most of the time I don't really pay attention to personal space and get as physically close as I can get when I'm having an interesting conversation. I also tap people a lot. It comes with being extra expressive. If the conv … read more

If you're trying to lose suborn belly fat, you've probably heard that you should cut carbs to banish the bloat and trim your waistline. And while limiting certain types of carbs, such as sugar, can help you lose weight, there is a carbohydrate that will help you achieve your weight-loss goals.Dietitian Tracy Lockwood Beckerman, MS, RD, recommends people eat more soluble fiber to burn belly fat. Fiber, which is a carbohydrate, has two forms: insoluble and soluble. Insoluble fiber doesn't d … read more