13 Lessons From 13 Years of Marriage

Yesterday marked my 13th wedding anniversary! This picture was taken in 2008 at Taj Mahal, India during our first year of marriage (such a happy and carefree time!) Marriage like raising kids takes a lot of effort ! Reflecting on lessons learned during 13 years of marriage. 1. Ask yourself, is it better to be…

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Desire + Action = Success

Peloton? Keto? No, your mindset is your most effective tool.  “Desire + Action = Success”  To be successful at weight loss, you need to first know your “why”. Why do you “desire” to lose weight? This give you motivation to pursue your goals and also creates momentum for change.  But desire alone is not enough.…

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No More Belly Bloat – Tips for a Flatter Stomach

 Belly bloat, it’s not fat but it might as well be since it causes the same uncomfortable and unsightly belly distension.  If you start the day with a relatively flat belly, only to end it with a stomach so swollen you look like you’re a few months pregnant, then read on to find out which…

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Xenoestrogens: What They Are And How To Avoid Them

Xenoestrogens are man-made estrogen-like compounds from the environment found in plastics, pesticides, cosmetics, meat and dairy, and hundreds of other common items. Xenoestrogens are dangerous because they’re identical enough to human estrogen, a build-up in the body contributes to estrogen dominance and increased fat storage. Xenoestrogens are abound in our every day life, learn how…

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Collagen for Health and Beauty Inside and Out

What do wrinkles, sagging skin, weak bones, achy joints all have in common? They can all be attributed to loss of collagen due to aging. Collagen is the most abundant type of protein in the body consisting of amino acids glycine, proline, hydroxyproline and alanine. It makes up our connective tissue, providing the structure for skin, tendons, joint cartilage, organs, bones, and other parts

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