by Daina Gardiner | Nov 5, 2019 | Fat Loss, Hormones, Stress, Vacation Nutrition, Weight Loss
Objections, objections…When I speak to women about improving their health, getting their hormones back into alignment with their goals, and finally starting to see their waistlines shrink, I often get a lot of objections. Time, money, lifestyle…these are 3 of...
by Daina Gardiner | Oct 22, 2019 | Belly Fat, Exercise, Fat Loss, Hormones, Metabolism
Wouldn’t it be awesome to have a faster metabolism? I mean, really, is there anyone out there who doesn’t want this? (I’m sure there are but, in my community, I’m guessing you’re with me on wanting to burn more fat!) About Your Metabolism Good news! You can...
by Daina Gardiner | Oct 8, 2019 | Adrenal Health, Fat Loss, Hormones, Meal Planning, Stress
Last month, I was becoming very overwhelmed. My day job had become hectic and frustrating. My business was starting to grow and I needed to find time to attend to everything within it. It seemed like I couldn’t keep up and I felt like throwing in the towel so many...
by Daina Gardiner | Sep 24, 2019 | Adrenal Health, Hormones, Mental Health, Stress
Life is getting busy – new routines, changing seasons and extracurricular activities are picking up. A lot of women feel overwhelmed this time of year, too, which means more pressure and stress…and I know that some of you feel like you should be able to just...
by Daina Gardiner | Sep 10, 2019 | Belly Fat, Cravings, Fat Loss, Healthy Fat Low Carb, Hormones, Inflammation, Menopause, PMS, Stress, Weight Loss
After I lost 40 pounds and 3 dress sizes following a strict calorie-counting diet, I was excited but also very lost. Within a couple of months of reaching my goal, my new pants began to feel tight again. And, no matter how little I ate or how many miles I ran, I...
by Daina Gardiner | Aug 27, 2019 | Fat Loss, Hormones, Skin Health, Weight Loss
It may seem odd that I throw in the topic if skin health when my mission is to help women balance their hormones for sustainable fat loss. But, my own journey to discovering how to keep the weight I’d lost off began with my skin. After losing 40 pounds...
by Daina Gardiner | Aug 13, 2019 | Belly Fat, Cravings, Fat Loss, Healthy Fat Low Carb, Hormones, Weight Loss
I dance friend of mine first told me the term “summer 7”. It’s the 7 lbs she gains each summer from the BBQs, parties, drinks on patios and just plain more social time with friends and family. My life is certainly more exciting during the summer...
by Daina Gardiner | Jul 30, 2019 | Belly Fat, Cravings, Fat Loss, Healthy Fat Low Carb, Hormones, Inflammation, Stress, Vacation Nutrition
Let’s get real here. Fad diets and quick fixes…they just don’t work! Do you REALLY want to tone up and slim down for your next beach holiday or big event? And, wouldn’t it be lovely to actually STAY toned up and slimmed down for the rest of your life? Like,...
by Daina Gardiner | Jul 16, 2019 | Belly Fat, Exercise, Fat Loss, Healthy Fat Low Carb, Hormones
I seem to have this same discussion with women each week. Is cardio better for weight loss or is it resistance training? First, let’s just clear something up, shall we? I’m beginning to get tired of explaining ‘weight loss’ to women and what this...
by Daina Gardiner | Jul 2, 2019 | Belly Fat, Blood Sugar, Cravings, Fat Loss, Hormones, Inflammation, Vacation Nutrition
My first real vacation was to Florida when I was 23 and I caught the travel bug. I remember stepping off the plane in Fort Lauderdale and taking in the humid, fresh air with palm trees swaying in the background. Heaven! Since then, I’ve dedicated time and...
