Tag: diet
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Do You Really Need to Eat Protein Within 30 Minutes of Working Out? (Here’s the Truth)
Good nutrition matters, timing not so much By Laurel Seabrook · Healthy Life, Simple Style If you’re anything like me, you’ve probably heard a lot of rules about what and when to eat around your workouts: Sound familiar? There’s no shortage of advice floating around—some good, some outdated, and some that just adds unnecessary stress.…
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Is a Fibre Deficiency Secretly Sabotaging Your Weight Loss
You’ve been eating clean.You’ve added more protein.You’re even choosing the healthier snacks. So why hasn’t the scale budged… or worse, why are you still fighting cravings and energy crashes? 😩 Here’s the thing: it might not be about what you are eating, but about what’s missing.And for many women over 40, that missing piece is fiber. The…
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Hearty Plant-Based Tacos with Lentils, Black Beans & Mushrooms
Celebrate National Taco Day with these hearty plant-based tacos made with lentils, black beans, and mushrooms. High in protein, full of flavor, and perfect for hard or soft shells — a wholesome twist on classic tacos! There are few foods as universally loved as tacos. Whether you like them crunchy or soft, spicy or mild,…
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Decadent High-Protein Chocolate Mousse
A creamy, chocolatey treat that satisfies your sweet tooth and fuels your body with plant-powered nutrition. This mousse is naturally sweetened, protein-packed, and full of fiber and healthy fats, making it a perfect breakfast, snack, or dessert A Sunday Meal Prep Win On Sundays, I usually try to do a bit of meal prep—nothing fancy, just a…
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Why Oxidative Stress Could Be Blocking Your Weight Loss (and What You Can Do About It)
What Is Oxidative Stress? Oxidative stress happens when your body is out of balance—too many free radicals (unstable molecules that damage cells) and not enough antioxidants to keep them in check. Over time, this imbalance can harm your mitochondria (your energy engines), disrupt hormones, and fuel inflammation. The result? Your body holds on to fat,…
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Pack & Go Power Bars (High Protein + Fiber, No Bake)
My husband and I are heading out for a hiking weekend. Have you ever been to Port Renfrew? There’s a few beautiful hikes. The shopping isn’t so great so I like to pack as much as I can so I can stay on track with my weight loss. These Pack & Go bars travel nicely…
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🌮 Vegetarian Smashed Tacos with Tofu, Mushrooms & Pumpkin Seeds
If you’ve spent any time scrolling food reels on Instagram, you’ve probably seen the trend of smashed tacos. They’re crispy, saucy, and packed with flavor. My inspiration for this version came from @nicolemcmom, who made a drool-worthy pork version. Of course, I had to put my own Healthy Life, Simple Style spin on it—making them vegetarian, protein-packed, and full…
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Real Progress, Real Life: My Sept 8–14 Weight Loss Journal + an Exciting Update
Another week down—and another 0.8 pounds lost! 🙌But more than the scale, this week was about momentum, mindset, and morning workouts. My biggest non-scale victory? Not eating all the Ferro Rochers in the house (😂 seriously though). For me, that’s a sign of how much less power cravings have over me lately. I’ve been eating more intuitively,…
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Why Waist-to-Hip Ratio Matters
We’re used to hearing about weight, BMI, clothing sizes—you name it. But there’s another number that’s even more telling when it comes to your health: your waist-to-hip ratio (WHR). And no, this isn’t about having a “perfect hourglass” figure—it’s about what’s happening inside your body. If you’re focused on long-term wellness, fat loss, or simply aging strong and healthy, this…
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Start Where You Are – Real Talk on Fat Loss
Let’s get one thing out of the way first:You don’t need to overhaul your entire life by Monday morning to make progress. ✨ You just need to start where you are. Not where someone else is.Not where you were 10 years ago.Right here. Right now. A Few Ground Rules I Follow (and Recommend) 1. No comparing.…