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 | 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 | 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,...
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...
