You may already know a bit about my background and how I came to nutritional therapy… but for those of you that don’t, here’s some background info on me: Growing up, I lived on fast food and processed foods on a daily basis I never exercised I smoked a pack of cigarettes daily (from age 13-21) I drank alcohol and partied a lot with my friends I drank TONS of sugary coffees from Dunkin Donuts and Starbucks I also drank…
This is a recording from a recent Periscope video that I did. If you want to get in on the live conversation in the future, download the app & follow me @jillmacntc Changing Your Mindset to Achieve Success Recap: Have guidelines rather than rules: This is real life. Set backs are normal and we’re not all the same. If the plan you’re on isn’t working, it’s okay to change things to fit your own body and lifestyle. If you want…
This video is from a live Periscope that I did tonight. Download the app and follow me @jillmacntc to get in on the live conversation! Recap: What is your why? What is the reason that you want to follow this meal plan to begin with? Think about why you’re doing it. Focus on health, not weight loss Think about all that your body does for you constantly & give it the proper fuel/nutrition Lose the perfectionism mindset. If you eat something…
This is a recording of a live Periscope video that I did tonight – “My Thoughts on Alcohol as Part of a Healthy Lifestyle.” You can watch all my past Periscope videos here. Have a question or a thought to add? Leave it in the comments below!
I just did a scope about my thoughts on paleo. In the video I discuss: My eating/lifestyle habits before I found paleo How I learned about paleo My early paleo days and how I learned to cook Strict paleo & orthorexia My views on paleo treats “Cheat days” Finding balance and eating more real food & less treats Bio-individuality and doing what works for you Wanna get in on the live video? Download the Periscope app and follow me @jillmacntc…
PaleOMG Costa Rica Fitness Retreat This past Sunday night I returned home from PaleOMG’s Costa Rica Fitness Retreat (hosted by Under30Experiences). It was 4 days of workouts on the beach, at the national park, at the gym, and at the hotel mixed in with beach and pool time, coffee, food, and some drinks – all with a group of 20 people that I’ve never met. And I traveled there alone – literally didn’t bring a friend or family member. People…
Magnesium for Menstrual Cramps I recently did a live Periscope video on how I ease my menstrual cramps using magnesium. Check it out below: Isn’t Periscope super cool?! Wanna get in on the live conversation?? Download the Periscope app and come follow me @jillmacntc Recap of what was discussed in the video: Track your period: I do this using an app on my smartphone called… Period Tracker! Supplementing with magnesium: Supplement with magnesium every night before bed, starting from the…
Kombucha is all the rage right now. It’s popping up in stores all over and being praised by the real food community. So, what is kombucha? Kombucha is a fermented tea, loaded with probiotics. The process of making kombucha starts with tea, sugar, and a SCOBY (a colony of bacteria that are able to reproduce). The mixture is then kept in a dark place at room temperature and ferments for a couple weeks. After the first fermentation it is optional…
Gingerbread muffins! Seasonal flavors make me excited to eat and I am big fan of muffins. Youfreshnaturals coco-nut butters are so delicious, I had to make their seasonal Dark Chocolate Gingerbread be a part of my recipe. Make these muffins and enjoy the holiday season even more (if that’s possible)! These muffins are not very sweet, so if you like them sweeter add some more maple syrup. Easy- ***** Fast- **** Spicy- no Ingredients: 1 cup Dark Chocolate…
I love the holiday season! Christmas is my favorite holiday. I love indulging in all the seasonal flavored treats like gingerbread and eggnog. In this recipe, I’ve combined my two favorites: gingerbread and eggnog together to make brownies. I always used to go to Starbucks and get gingerbread lattes, so I’m definitely going to create a healthier version of that too. I’m almost done with my Christmas shopping as well. I can’t wait to get a tree, wrap all the…