the best EquiLife products

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Now that I’ve been using and loving EquiLife products for the past few years, I thought I’d share some of my top picks!

Hi friends! How are you? I hope you’re having a wonderful week. Today started bright and early with an F45 class, I enjoyed brunch with friends, and am writing this post in the ballet studio parking lot.

After all of the retirement festivities, this week has felt pretty chill.. it’s been a nice treat after Liv’s birthday, Orlando, back-to-back sicknesses between the Pilot and kids, and then straight into retirement festivities as soon as everyone recovered.

For today’s post, I wanted to share a roundup of my favorite Equilife products now that I’ve been using them for a couple of years. Over time, I’ve tried countless supplements, detoxes, and wellness products, but very few have genuinely impressed me like EquiLife. If you’ve been following me for a while, you know I’m all about getting to the root cause instead of just putting a band-aid on symptoms. That’s why I love EquiLife’s science-backed, functional medicine approach to supporting the body naturally.

I’m super picky about the supplements and products I buy (EquiLife and NOW foods are #1 by a landslide) and I know it can overwhelming when you’re first browsing.

Here are some of my tried and true go-tos. As always, talk with a doctor before making any supplement changes. It’s also helpful to do functional testing to see your unique imbalances so you can supplement strategically. A lot of people are blindly taking supplements they don’t actually need.

*A note that affiliate links are included below that enable me to earn a very small kickback. You can also use the code FITNESSISTA10 for 10% off your first order!

the best EquiLife products

Daily Nutritional Support

If I had to recommend just one EquiLife product to everyone, this would be it. DNS is basically a multivitamin, protein shake, and detoxifier all in one, making it a beloved staple for busy moms, working professionals, and active kids. P takes it every day!

Why I Love It:

It provides all essential vitamins and minerals in the right ratios.

Supports detoxification (great for those who struggle with sluggish digestion or inflammation).

The vegan protein blend (pea + rice) keeps you full and fuels your workouts.

Tastes… ok 🙂 I mix it with Truvani or NOW foods protein to get in some extra protein and make it taste even better.

I love making this as a nutrient-dense protein pudding and I top with berries and Nuttzo. This is my breakfast almost every single day.

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Healthy Habits To Implement To Lose Weight Without Tracking Calories

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Sharing tips with healthy habits you can lose to lose weight (if that’s your goal) without tracking calories.

Hi friends! How are you? I hope that you’re having a wonderful day so far. We’re here enjoying the Pilot’s Air Force retired life – I’ll share a full recap and some thoughts soon- and the lovely Tucson spring-like weather.

For today’s post, I wanted to chat a little bit about weight loss and some of my tips that you can use without tracking macros or calories. A little note here that if the topic of weight loss is triggering for you, please skip this post. What we read affects our bodies and minds and it’s up to use to make smart choices. As always, I have a pretty laid-back mindset about all of this.

Losing weight is a common goal (especially as we start to head into warmer months), but the approach you take makes a huge difference. As someone who’s been in the wellness industry for almost 20 years (WHAT), I’ve seen a lot of crash dieting, calorie counting, and extreme exercise regimens. While they may yield results temporarily, they often aren’t sustainable in the long run. Instead, incorporating healthy habits into your lifestyle can help you lose weight without obsessively tracking every calorie. Today, I wanted to share some practical habits that can help you achieve your weight loss goals without calorie counting.

Healthy Habits To Implement To Lose Weight Without Tracking Calories

If you’re looking for sustainable ways to manage your weight and improve your overall health, here are some of my go-to habits that can make a significant difference. It’s also important to see how your body responds to different lifestyle choices and how to build a balanced routine.

Can You Lose Weight Without Counting Calories?

Yes! You don’t need to count calories to lose weight successfully. Instead, focusing on healthy habits like mindful eating, nutrient-dense meals, and exercise can help you maintain a balanced approach to weight management. Developing these habits is not only more sustainable but also leads to long-term health benefits beyond just weight loss. Weight loss should be about more than just hitting a certain number on the scale—it should be about feeling strong, energetic, and confident in your body.

So often you’ll see people say that weight loss is just about calories in vs calories out. It’s so much more nuanced than that. If you only pay attention to calories in vs calories out, at a certain point, you’ll stop losing weight. You’ll decrease your metabolic baseline to the point where your body will hold onto everything it can. The quality of the food makes a huge difference. A donut may have the same amount of calories as a salad, but the physiological response is entirely different. How does it impact your immune system? Blood sugar balance? Ability to retain or build muslce?? All foods are not created equal. This isn’t to say you can’t enjoy a delicious donut, but calories aren’t the only thing that matters.

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178: Why headaches are a health wakeup call with Dr. Scott Vrzal

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Sharing a new podcast episode with Dr. Scott Vrzal with the meaning behind your headaches and what you can do about it.

We talk about:

– What headaches mean and what to do about it

– The 7 specific patterns for headaches

– How gut health ties into all of this

– His strategies for being healthy in real life

and so.much.more.

 

178: Why headaches are a health wakeup call with Dr. Scott Vrzal

Here’s more about Dr. Scott and her background:

Dr. Scott Vrzal, driven by constant debilitating headaches in his youth, was cured by a Chiropractor. He pursued a career in the same discipline inspired by the change. Initially misdiagnosed and advised to consult a psychiatrist due to the pain, he embarked on a mission to understand headaches’ root causes. With over 30 years of expertise, Dr. Vrzal refines pain patterns, advocates drug-free and holistic solutions, and shares his methods to a healthier lifestyle. His thriving practice reflects a personal commitment to health, performance, and relieving patients’ pain.

Check out his website, read his book here, and connect with him on Instagram here.

Partners:

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I’ve been using Nutrisense on and off for a couple of years now. I love being able to see how my blood sugar responds to my diet and habits, and run experiments. Read more

Things to consider while wearing a weighted vest

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Sharing some tips if you want to incorporate a weighed vest in your routine!

Hi friends! How’s the week treating ya? We’re in the 874th day of January and I’m ready to move on lol. With the fam being sick, it’s thrown off all of our routines, but thankfully they’re feeling better and back into it.

For today’s post, I wanted to share something that I’ve been using in my own routine and have seen them surge in popularity: weighted vests! They can be a great way to add an additional stressor and challenge your fitness routine when used correctly. I wanted to chat about some benefits, potential drawbacks, and everything you need to know before incorporating a weighed vest into your routine. As always, check with a doctor before making any fitness changes. Honor your body and modify as needed. Here are some things to consider while wearing a weighed vest.

What Is a Weighted Vest?

A weighed vest is exactly how it sounds: it’s a vest that you can wear with different weights and sizes available. You can use them for a variety of activities including, walking, running, strength training, bodyweight exercises — even chores.

 Benefits of Using a Weighted Vest

Here are some of the potential benefits of wearing a weighed vest.

Improve Strength and Endurance:

Adding extra weight challenges your muscles and cardiovascular system, leading to increased strength and endurance.

Bone Density Benefits:

Weighted vests can help strengthen bones through weight-bearing activities. Research published in the Journal of Aging and Physical Activity demonstrated that exercise training with weighted vests improved bone mineral density and muscle strength in postmenopausal women.

Enhanced Calorie Burn:

Wearing a weighted vest increases the intensity of workouts, leading to higher calorie expenditure. In this study, individuals wearing a vest that added 10% of their body weight burned significantly more calories than those not wearing any weight.

Improved Posture and Core Strength:

Carrying weight on the upper body can activate core muscles and encourage better posture.

Things to Consider While Wearing a Weighted Vest

While all of this sounds fine and dandy, there are absolutely some cases where a weighted vest isn’t warranted or may even be counterproductive.

Posture Matters

For some people, they start off with too heavy or a vest or the wrong fit, or they may already have compromised posture and alignment. So often we’re in a forward leaning position, hunched over our phones and computer screens. A vest can make it worse, especially if you have tight chest muscles and weak upper back muscles. Make sure your alignment is on point with shoulders down and back, core engaged, neck long, and spine neutral.

Start Slow and Build Gradually

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1.24 Friday Faves

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Hi friends! Happy Friday! How was the week? I hope it was amazing. Ours started off in Orlando and ended up back in the TUS with a sick Pilot, and me scrambling around lol. This weekend, I’m looking forward to the symphony, time with friends, a hike, and a trip to Phoenix for Liv’s first dance competition of the season.

(Soup season! I just throw a ton of veggie, broth, herbs and beans into the Instant Pot then top with lemon juice and avocado)

I hope you have a lovely weekend ahead, too!

Disney World adventures:

Disney was perfection, as usual. We got in late Friday night and slept in a bit before heading to Magic Kingdom on Saturday. We spent the day doing all of the rides and had lunch at Be Our Guest. This is one of our staples, but the food was especially amazing during this trip.

(I also had gf rolls, and a French onion soup that they made without the crouton)

I mentioned to the server that I was gf – she asked if there were allergies at the table and I said I wasn’t allergic but I avoid it for health reasons – and she brought so many gluten-free treats!!

I have to admit that we were underwhelmed by the food on our last Disney cruise, and the food at the parks this time was wayyyy better. Everything was fresh and delicious, and it was super easy to find gluten-free options, protein, and vegetables amongst the usual cascade of Disney popcorn and sweet treats. 😉

We rolled into the park at 11 and had a long leisurely lunch, but we were still able to do 15

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