HORMONE HEALTH DO’S & DONT’S A Functional Medicine and Holistic Approach You’ve been told you have PCOS, a slow thyroid or “infertile” (man do I hate that label). Or maybe you haven’t had a diagnosis but you just KNOW something isn’t right. Your hair is falling out, your sleep sucks, you have PMS most of …
It’s been a few weeks since I’ve shared updates! As of May 20th I am finishing up my 29th week, so I am technically now in my 3rd trimester! Last blog post was at 20 weeks, so here’s what has been going on in the last 8 weeks! March to April (month 5-6):Experiencing random acid …
Pregnancy: Exercise, Staying Motivated & Healthy Have I been “staying on track”, being active & feeling motivated during my pregnancy? If you’re pregnant…how can you stay consistent with your health habits, during pregnancy, when things can change almost daily?! Short answer is YES-I am even MORE motivated now to be healthy than EVER before.It’s not …
20 Weeks Pregnancy Update Baby Occkial is a healthy, perfect and beautiful GIRL! We had our 20 week ultrasound on March 15th, where we had the “big” anatomy scan/Ultrasound. We also were able to find out the gender! Our baby is a beautiful girl and is measuring and growing perfectly. No issues and we are …
Pregnancy 16 Week Update 16 Weeks…Where is the time going?! We officially announced our pregnancy just a little over a week ago and things are really progressing! It’s still sometimes hard to fathom that not only am I pregnant, but also fully rocking in the 2nd trimester! 1st Trimester RECAP: We conceived a FULL MONTH …
Looking for a great, simple yet delicious cold salad? I’ve got just the recipe for you! This egg salad is lighter than the traditional recipe and can be all dairy free. Instead of conventional mayo, I use organic avocado oil mayo in combination with hummus, avocado and yogurt to add the same creamy texture without …
Eat Move Think for Optimal Health Resolutions Vs. Goals? Its the beginning of a new year! It is an exciting time; a fresh start for many, and a time to reflect and then set goals for the upcoming year. Resolutions are everywhere! But…Keeping up with your health resolutions can be challenging. Many start the …
FAQ: If you want to tone, what should you do…weights or cardio? The answer is technically BOTH 😜 However, let’s define what you actually want first… What makes a “toned” body? That REALLY means you want LESS body fat and MORE definition. Body fat has no shape, so what brings that toned look? Muscle mass! …
Exercise is actually one of my favorite things to do! It’s even more important as we age to keep MOVING but also I’ve experienced that my body just doesn’t respond and recover the way it used to. Last post I shared about how to structure your workout schedule. You can check out that article here. …
Fitness FAQ: Structuring Your Workouts How many times should you train per week? How do you create an effective schedule? ➡️ There is no right answer!Exercise frequency & selection should depend on:Health & Fitness GoalsCurrent Activity LevelsFitness LevelSchedule & Availability When determining your own routine, ask:What kind of exercise do I enjoy?What type of exercises …
