by Daina Gardiner | May 5, 2020 | Adrenal Health, Belly Fat, Fat Loss, Immunity, Inflammation, Sleep, Stress, Weight Loss
You’ve probably heard the word “inflammation” in the health news lately. And, if you’re reading this, you’re probably looking to lose some excess body fat. When it comes to weight loss, it’s no longer as simple as “calories in versus calories out”. ...
by Daina Gardiner | Apr 21, 2020 | Adrenal Health, Belly Fat, Fatigue, Inflammation, Stress
My weight loss diet was very light on dietary fats. I measured every single portion of olive oil and peanut butter so that I didn’t take in too many calories. When I hit my goal and started to regain what I’d lost, it never occurred to me that lack of fat was...
by Daina Gardiner | Feb 10, 2020 | Belly Fat, Blood Sugar, Fat Loss, Hormones, Inflammation
Have you tried eating a low-carb diet? Almost every woman I talk to has tried one type of low-carb diet or another. Yet, many are still frustrated and confused because they are not seeing their waistlines shrink nor are they getting rid of the roadblocks that hold...
by Daina Gardiner | Jan 28, 2020 | Belly Fat, Cravings, Fat Loss, Hormones, Weight Loss
Years ago, I created a travel “bucket list”. My list was mainly inspired from magazines like Conde Nast Traveler and from daily calendars that showcased a different beauty around the world. While a vast number of my bucket list items include the beach (I definitely...
by Daina Gardiner | Jan 14, 2020 | Belly Fat, Fat Loss, Healthy Fat Low Carb, Hormones, Metabolism
Before I went on my calorie counting diet, I admit that I was just shoveling anything and everything into my mouth. I was addicted to ridiculously sugary coffee drinks. I loved pasta and ate a lot of it. So, my diet worked for two reasons: One, I really...
by Daina Gardiner | Dec 31, 2019 | Belly Fat, Cravings, Fat Loss, Hormones, Stress
I tried so many different diet strategies. Some worked short term; others did nothing. I’m the type of person that will try just about anything once, but if it doesn’t work, I’m off looking for a new way of fixing my problems. If something does work, even short...