Hormones, Fat, & Why Both Matter

When you hear about hormones, you probably think about testosterone or estrogen.  You might even remember that cortisol and insulin are also hormones.  But did you know there are dozens upon dozens of hormones coursing through your body?  Well, there are.  And your hormones control pretty much all the processes in your body.  They are the chemical messengers that help your body function properly.  Your hormones need to be in a perfect, delicate balance to continue doing their job.

Why am I droning on about hormones and their importance? Because mine are wonky, whacky, and wayyyy out of balance.  Hormones, Fat, & Why Both Matter | Life Healthfully Lived Continue reading

A Whole Lotta Nothin’

I spent about three hours trying to write this blog.  Not because it was difficult but because I had no clue what to say.

This is the season of my life right now. A Whole Lotta Nothin' | Life Healthfully Lived Continue reading

Chocolate Caramel Fat Bombs

Fat bombs.  They are everywhere and you’ve probably heard of them.  It’s an awful but accurate name, because the main component in fat bombs is, well, fat.

I’ve been working on upping my fat intake and let me tell you, it’s a lot harder than I thought. Chocolate Caramel Fat Bomb | Life Healthfully Lived Continue reading

Monday Stuff & Finding My Routine

Well hello there friend!  Can you believe there are only three more days left in February?  Yeah, me either.  I know this is a short month but I felt like it was over in a split second.  I guess that’s good?  One more month closer to spring and potentially better weather?

But let’s be honest.  I live in Chicago where snow in April is a very real possibility. Continue reading