by Daina Gardiner | Apr 7, 2020 | Cravings, Fat Loss, Fatigue, Holistic Nutrition, Weight Loss
If you’re like me, you’ve probably sat down with a snack without really being hungry for it. You’ve likely mindlessly ate your way through a bag of chips or box of cookies. And, hey, this happens to us all at some point! But, doing this over and over again can be a...
by Daina Gardiner | Mar 10, 2020 | Blood Sugar, Fat Loss, Healthy Fat Low Carb, Hormones, Inflammation, Metabolism, Weight Loss
One of the tools I teach my 40 or Less Method clients is intermittent fasting. It’s a great tool to use if you want to lose fat, boost metabolism and improve other health benefits without totally giving up all your favorite foods forever. While some people...
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...