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I’ve made no secret about it I’m not a fan of diets, like at all, but what does the scientific literature say about them? I’m not going to go on about my feelings again but check out this post on how to tell if you’re on a diet that’s doomed to fail and how little... Continue Reading →
We have a problem at out house, not like a batten down the hatches, fight about it or something we have insurance for problem but a problem none the less. Our grocery list has become hostile and contested territory. You see it goes like this, I buy the cheap magnetic list things at the dollar... Continue Reading →
Yes, maybe, sort of and not long term. Helpful right? So it’s all the rage right now the ketogenic diet, it revs your fat burning up and as long as you stay in ketosis the pounds will melt away. It’s high fat low carb, you pee on these weird sticks and it worked for the... Continue Reading →
While three quarters of this blog is about fitness and one quarter other stuff you’ll notice I don’t talk all that much about diet. You’ll also notice the tag line is living your best life which living in a healthy fit body is a big part of and being on a restrictive diet is not.... Continue Reading →
So you have a black thumb, don't worry there is hope! If you can't grow squat then you don't need advice on pruning, composting or freeing root bound plants. Let's go back, way, way back and get you to the "I might be able to grow more tomatoes per plant next year," by the end... Continue Reading →
THIS IS NOT A LECTURE! Full disclosure I do all the cooking at our house and that includes 6 hour ribs and Boston Butts for pulled pork. Actually it was shortly after I discovered my gift for low and slow charcoal BBQ-ing that honey proposed, coincidence, maybe. But there are some reasons you might consider... Continue Reading →
Swimsuit season is just around the corner and millions of women and men are on a diet. I'm not going to tell you which one is better or which one you should follow but how do you know if your on one that's doomed? Most people on diets, over 95%, will gain the weight back... Continue Reading →
It's time, well it's almost time. Fine, we had two snow storms this week but a girl can dream right? I was raised by a gardening power couple, picture the Jay-Z and Beyonce of gardening, maybe more like Bill and Hillary? We'll circle back to that, Maybe. It might skip a generation, But I like... Continue Reading →
Peppermint, Lavender, Lemon Balm (verbena), Rose Hip, Bergamot, Jasmine and my very favourite chamomile! The options are endless. Plant it and drink it, simple right, well maybe. I myself am what you would call a heavy user, drinking 3 or 4 HUGE mugs, 2 bags at a time of chamomile a night. I started to... Continue Reading →
Sweat Sweetly 