by Daina Gardiner | Feb 26, 2019 | Exercise, Hormones, Inflammation, Metabolism, Sleep, Stress
You may have figured out that I am a little obsessed with exercise. I love going to the gym and “playing” with all the equipment. I love how strong I feel and how energized I am after a good workout. But, I do totally admit that sometimes I can overdo it and...
by Daina Gardiner | Jan 22, 2019 | Balanced Diet, Exercise, Fat Loss, Fatigue, Healthy Fat Low Carb, Hormones, Inflammation, Metabolism, Stress
A few weeks ago, I was rifling through comments in a Facebook group I joined. This group is focused on the keto diet (which, as you probably know, I don’t totally approve of) and women were talking about why they started the diet. One common theme was weight loss,...
by Daina Gardiner | Oct 16, 2018 | Adrenal Health, Hormones, Hypothyroidism, Metabolism, Stress, Weight Loss
Your thyroid is a big deal. This small, butterfly-shaped gland that sits in your neck regulates the metabolism of all your cells. Which means, the thyroid is important for weight management, energy and so many other things. If you’re sluggish or struggling with...
by Daina Gardiner | Sep 11, 2018 | Belly Fat, Exercise, Metabolism, Weight Loss
9 Tips to Get Back to the Gym Okay seriously…summer is almost over and it’s time to start kicking your butt at the gym! Ever feel like you’ve fallen off the exercise bandwagon? Especially after the summer holidays? I mean, it’s hot, you have barbeques and drinks on...
by Daina Gardiner | Jul 24, 2018 | Adrenal Health, Belly Fat, Fat Loss, Hormones, Metabolism, Weight Loss
Does the number on your scale get you down? Your weight shouldn’t define you (or depress you if you’re healthy and fit) and it’s not the only thing that matters when it comes to your health. What’s more important is your waist circumference. This is a super easy...
by Daina Gardiner | Jul 3, 2018 | Exercise, Fat Loss, Hormones, Metabolism, Weight Loss
A lady walked into my office. Let’s call her Joanne. Joanne had been dieting off and on for her entire adult life but nothing was working. She had religiously counted calories, exercised every day and deprived herself of cake on her own birthday for years. What was...
