I have been overweight my entire adult life. I have tried countless methods of losing weight - Weight Watchers, personal trainers, bariatric centers, even hypnotism. Some helped me shed some pounds but I always ended up gaining the weight back and then some. Then I had just given up, convinced it wouldn’t happen and not sure I even cared anymore. Finally during a conversation through text with my Mom (who had been praying and fasting for me), God began to speak to me. It was Good Friday and...

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Ahhhhhh, spring! Wonderful, wonderful spring.

There is so much to love about the Spring - longer, warmer days, buds of colorful new life, and the enjoyment of being out in God’s glorious creation. There’s something else though that often accompanies spring – diets! This time of year, second only to the New Year, the number of people considering some sort of diet plan skyrockets. There is imposing pressure to look and feel good in summer clothes or a bathing suit. Summer vacations to the beach...

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I am so excited to announce our second annual Dashing Dish Spring Shape Up Challenge! The #DashingDishSpringShapeUp will feature 4 weeks of workouts that you will find under the 21 Minute Workout Challenge Category in the workout section of Dashing Dish.

What Can I Expect?

Starting Monday March 5th (although you can join any time), you will have 3 workouts to complete--one upper body, one lower body, and one full body each week for four weeks. All of the workouts for the week will be posted on...

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In my new book Nourish, I talk about how important it is to "Find Your Why". Your why is the very thing that is motivating you to get and/or stay healthy! It may be your children, desiring to live a long healthy life, or it may be something specific such as having the energy and stamina to start a new business! Whatever it is, find your "Why" and write it down or take a picture of it. Keep it somewhere you can see it, so you have that motivating factor set before your eyes when you need it...

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In my book Nourish I talk about how mindful eating changed my entire approach to food. Instead of feeling like "I can't" have something I desire, I have learned to focus on how food makes me feel, which has changed my desires. Sure, I still "wan't" chocolate, but now I desire to eat a chocolate dessert that is a healthier alternative that will nourish my body, and my tastebuds! If you desire to change your mindset and approach to food, I highly recommend you pick up a copy of my book! In...

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If you are looking for quick, easy, and healthy recipes for the big game, look no further! These Skinny Super Bowl Recipes are sure to please a crowd!

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Today, I’m sharing a few of my favorite tips to help master one of the most important keys to maintaining your healthiest weight without dieting. The single most important key to my own success has been learning to identify true hunger from what I call “counterfeit hunger.” I consider emotional eating, mindless and bored eating, and overeating all to be forms of counterfeit hunger. It’s those times when you're sort of eating just to eat,rather than truly needing to fuel your body. I’m going...

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You’ve most likely heard the saying, “Idle hands are the devil’s workshop (or playground.” Though you may be familiar with it, have you ever really considered the meaning and implications of this well known phrase? If not, I’m totally there with you. I hadn’t either until recently. Suddenly though, this has taken on huge meaning in my life. It’s something I’ve been spending a lot of time learning about lately. More specifically, the Lord has really been teaching me to understand the...

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“How can I get more motivation?” It’s a question we hear from others and often find ourselves asking when it comes to health, nutrition, and fitness goals. We feel like if we just had more motivation, everything would be so much easier!

We like motivation because it feels good. It is true, motivation is a useful tool, however, we cannot rely on it solely over the long-term. What success ultimately boils down to is staying consistent in our progress toward our goals—even when we don't...

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If your life is anything like mine, much of it is spent on the go. When life gets busy it's so helpful to have easy, accessible, portable meals and snacks available to help keep your healthy lifestyle on track. Today, I'm sharing some of my favorite "go-to's" for your on-the-go life.

Breakfast

At least a couple of times a week, protein shakes are my on-the-go breakfast choice. I mix one up right before leaving and pour it into a thermal mug to keep it icy cold. It's quick, easy to take and sip...

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