Weight Loss Wonders: Tips and Tricks

  I haven’t been intentional about working out since December, this week I put it back into my routine and made it a priority again. Throughout the week I’ve watched the scale go up up up even though I’m doing everything right.  If you’ve had a similar experience, don’t freak out or get discouraged!  When you begin working out often times you’ll see the scale go up for a few reasons.  Exercise is stress on the muscles. When you first begin exercising it creates micro tears in your muscles, this creates inflammation that causes you to retain more water.  It’s also a high probability that your body will begin holding onto more glycogen (carbs) so that you have energy to burn during your next workout. What you can do about it: Drink more water, an ounce or more for every pound you weigh. This is the recommended amount for peak hydration. Stop weighing yourself! When you’re on a weight loss journey, the scale can be a great resource but building muscle...

Think for a few seconds about meditation. Done? Some of you might have envisioned a Tibetan Buddhist monk perched cross-legged against a tranquil backdrop. Or perhaps you reflected on meditation’s meteoric rise in popularity in recent years, wondering if what might seem to be little more than a New Age stress ball is in fact no more than a passing fad. However, if you habitually meditate, I suspect your thoughts were far more positive. If you’re an experienced meditator, you’ve probably found that your practice has markedly improved your ability to regulate your responses to your emotions . You may have also benefited from improved mood , resilience , and focus. Perhaps you’ve noticed effects on your behaviors – how you eat , how well you sleep , and your ability to abstain from addictive substances . Or maybe you find that aches , pains , and infections simply don’t bother you quite so much now. There’s been a surge of scientific research into meditation in the last few years, a...

In need of a quick and easy dinner that requires very little prep and has easy clean up? This rich, Instant Pot Balsamic Dijon Chicken is just the thing for you! I’m a busy, full-time working, homeschooling, stay at home mom. Meal-time is something that usually happens in between phone meetings, lessons, and writing. We’re always on the go so meals like this keep me sane! Earlier this year, in January, I spent two weeks in New York on a business trip. While we were there, many of the people we spent time with we’re doing a round of Whole30. It made me a little more conscience of how much sugar I consume on the daily. Even when it’s natural sweeteners like honey, I made a note to be a bit more conscious to not over-use them.  Typically, I’d add a little honey to this chicken for added sweetness, but this time I decided to add some chopped up dates to get the sweetness desired and it worked splendidly. This dish is Whole30 compliant and absolutely over the top delicious.  ...

One of my favorite cooking methods in the Instant Pot is “pot in pot”.  You will first need to find a 6 or 7 inch oven-safe dish that fits nicely inside of your 6 quart Instant Pot so that you can cook ”pot in pot”! This will allow you to do marvelous things like assemble casseroles, bake cake , make frittatas , and much more!  {this post may contain affiliate links} To cook pot in pot, simply place 1 cup of water inside the bottom of your 6 quart pressure cooker. Cover your baking dish with foil and set it on top of the stainless steel trivet. Carefully lower the trivet with the baking dish into the Instant Pot and bake for the allotted amount of time!  1 Bundt Pan: https://amzn.to/2FOB8ba 2 Springform Pan: https://amzn.to/2sFsFPI 3 Steamer Basket: https://amzn.to/2S1stZl 4 Stainless Steel Stackable Dishes: https://amzn.to/2sBnro5 The post Instant Pot “pot in pot” tips and accessory guide appeared first on Instant Loss - Conveniently Cook Your Way T...

Be a part of one of the most surreal documentary’s that take the viewer in and out of emotional rides that range from pure theatrical apathy to teary scenes where the human emotional makeup is tested. The documentary One Of Us shows how human interactions and relations can be the most difficult and how our personalities aren’t what is on the surface, what we are isn’t what we are on the deep inside. We can see from this story that the journey to find oneself is a rabbit hole where we can be lost forever with a shattered identity or find who we really are and what the person you see in the mirror really is. This documentary is amazing for anyone who have personal struggles with their identity. A perfect fit for anyone who wants to see a real-life example of an identity struggle and how their hardships have been overcome. One of us explores the opaque world of Hasidic Judaism by having a cadre of amazing heroes. Through unique and personal access in the span of 3 years, acclaimed ob...

When you’re up against a business rival, a competitive member of your own family, or just an annoying friend who you suspect might be lying to you, it’s always in your best interests to find out exactly how much they know. If you want to know what you’re up against, you need to discover their true knowledge and capabilities. For example, if you are going after a big promotion at work but your colleague also has their eye on the position, it’s a good idea to work out precisely what they know about the role, and whether they have actually taken the initiative and applied for it. Or let’s say that you suspect your partner of cheating on you. In a bid to discover the truth, you meet up with their best friend, who you think might be covering for them. Their friend says that they have no idea whether your partner is cheating, and that they know nothing. Here’s the problem – how do you know whether their friend is playing dumb? Playing Dumb Is Often A Great Strategy To put it plainly...

In my last blog I wrote briefly about why it’s important for all of us to try to maintain relatively stable blood sugar levels. This goal is especially relevant to people who have diabetes and hope to minimize the risk of developing problems with their cardiovascular systems, eyes, kidneys, and nerves. Like diet and sleep , physical activity is a key determinant of how blood sugar fluctuates each day. Researchers studying how nutrition affects blood sugar regulation have generally focused on what to eat and how much to eat. Similarly, scientists exploring whether physical activity influences blood sugar control have mostly fixated on exercise modality and workload. Meanwhile, research on the importance of the time of day  of diet and physical activity interventions has largely been neglected. Fortunately, this is changing. Timing’s time has come, and some of the best scientists are starting to identify how critical when we eat and when we move might be for our health. So...