The Real Reason You Can’t Stay Motivated to Lose Weight (And It’s Probably Not What You Think)

Struggling to find the motivation to stick to your weight loss goals? It’s not just you, and it’s not a lack of willpower. Find out the surprising reason behind why staying motivated can feel like an uphill battle for so many women on their health journeys.

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Homemade Coconut Cream Pie

There are a couple details that take this coconut cream pie to the next level. Like many versions, it is made with a homemade, flaky, all-butter pie crust filled with a creamy coconut pudding. It is finished with clouds of whipped cream and plenty of toasted coconut flakes. Using buttermilk and a confident amount of salt to offset some of the sweetness is how you take this pie from good to great.

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5 Reasons to Try Something New Before You Feel Ready

“Great people do things before they’re ready. They do things before they know they can do it. And by doing it, they’re proven right.” ~Amy Poehler

Ready isn’t a state of being, it’s a state of mind. Or maybe I should say we don’t have to be anything to qualify for the label of being ready for something; rather, it’s a mindset in which we choose to embrace the unknown. My story starts like this…

A few months into my soul-searching, I realized I had to move. Away from my unfulfilling job, away from my unhealthy habits perpetuated by my …

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