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...
by Daina Gardiner | Dec 17, 2019 | Belly Fat, Blood Sugar, Cravings, Fat Loss, Hormones
I think we’ve all done this…heard that the fewer calories you eat, the more weight you’ll lose, so, hey! Let’s skip breakfast! I mean, it’s the first meal of the day, and we can go longer without eating. Plus, some of you tell me you’re not even hungry in the...
by Daina Gardiner | Dec 3, 2019 | Belly Fat, Blood Sugar, Cravings, Dairy Free, Fat Loss, Hormones, Inflammation, Menopause
Are you still on the fence about giving up dairy for good? Most of the women I talk to have a huge love for dairy, especially cheese. If asked what food they’d miss most if they had to give it up, it would be some type of dairy. And this is unfortunate, especially...
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 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,...
