Halloween is my favorite holiday and for many it holds happy memories from childhood and from watching kids enjoying the fun. But the aftermath is not so fun. Sugar is very addictive and it weakens the immune system, increase symptoms of ADHD, and contributes to weight gain, brain fog and fatigue. So what can you do now to avoid “over-treating?” Read on for tips on enjoying a healthier Halloween.

Night-time snacking is a common struggle, and it can really contribute to weight gain. When you eat within less than 2-3 hours of sleeping, your body is more likely to store that food as fat. Believe it or not, there’s a lot going on behind the scenes of night-time snacking: habits, hormones, emotions, nutrition deficiencies, sleep deprivation – even the influence of television. Read on to learn how to beat those late night munchies.

Many people blame their expanding waistlines on a slow metabolism or age. But is that really what's keeping you from reaching your ideal body composition? In this post I’ll share how you can create a better metabolism by eating enough of the right foods and working out smarter, not harder.

A subcategory of endocrine disrupting chemicals, obesogens are toxic compounds that interfere with our hormones and endocrine function, and cause weight gain, weight loss resistance, and metabolic chaos. Awareness of obesogens and their effects can help you to make informed decisions about your lifestyle and product choices to promote better metabolic health and reduce the risk of chronic disease.

Your hormones play a huge role in helping or hindering your weight loss efforts. They can affect everything from your appetite to where you’re most likely to store fat, and if certain hormones are out of whack, it can make it difficult to burn fat. Here are some of the hormones that play a role and ways you can get them working for you, not against you.

Many of us have been ingrained that our value is determined by our looks, our body, our weight, and other arbitrary "merits" that actually have nothing to do with our real value as human beings. This poem helped me transmute some rage about our obsession with a beauty standard that is harming us. Thank you, Jen, for allowing me to share your words.

Ever feel like your body clock is out of whack? Resetting your circadian rhythm is super important for getting it back in line. Not familiar with your circadian rhythm? It lets your body know when it’s time to go to sleep and wake up, and if it's out of sync, it can negatively impact many aspects of your health and wellbeing. Get your internal clock working better for you with these tips.

Juice fasts often sound like the magic pill for excess weight, bloating and low energy and there are definitely some benefits to juicing, especially for people who don’t normally eat enough vegetables or fruit in their regular diet. Blending, done smart, though can give you the same benefits as a juice fast but with none of the drawbacks.

Going gluten free is a popular choice for losing weight but it pays to be super smart about how you go about a gluten-free diet. It’s really easy to get things wrong and put on weight instead. Making sure your transition to being gluten-free is healthy will be more likely to promote fat loss.

For many of us, stress is a major trigger for overeating and overeating causes more stress. Stress and the hormones it releases drive us to overeat and to gravitate towards empty calorie foods that stimulate our brains’ pleasure centers. Here are some proven steps you can take to reduce stress and lower the risk of overeating and it's related health issues.

Many of us grew up thinking that fat is bad for us and that eating fat makes us fat and causes heart disease. But the truth is, the right fats can help us: Feel more satiated, lower risk of heart disease, improve nutrient absorption, and even burn fat and lose weight. But all fats are NOT created equal! Read on to learn which fats are good for you, and which aren’t.