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People spend a lot of money and time picking out the right shampoo but then skimp on conditioner. Even worse is rushing through the process with a “2-in-1” concoction. Instead, invest in a good leave-in conditioner. Conditioner time is you time! Put in your conditioner and take advantage of the time to relax before you rinse it out. Read a book, chat with a friend or do a mini-meditation. It’s all good.

Garbage in, Garbage out. Alas. If you won the genetic lottery, congrats. For the rest of us, we have to really focus on eating clean in order to see results. Don’t go wild. Make gradual, sustainable changes to your diet. This can be as simple as replacing a stash of unhealthy snacks with carrot sticks and hummus. Once that sticks, swap take out for a home cooked meal. Use the 80/20 rule to cheat a bit. A splurge or two a week is ok if it keeps you on the wagon. And don’t forget to drink water! Dehydration is a skin killer.

Moisture! Moisture! Moisture! Stuck in a dry office all day? Invest in a quality moisturizer. Yes, invest. A little bit of effort now will pay dividends for decades. Whether you’re in an Arizona summer or North Dakota winter, use the proper gear to protect your face — a good hat, scarf, sunscreen and a mask after a day out in the elements.

Want to feel better, have more energy and trim down your waistline at the same time? Removing refined and added sugar from your diet is for you! There’s no need to count calories or ever be hungry. Instead focus on naturally filling and nourishing foods. Get the encouragement you need to give up your sweet tooth, plus some ideas for healthy alternatives.

❌ What not to eat Anything with refined sugar is off the table. This includes the obvious: no candy, chocolate, desserts or sugar! There’s also the less obvious: nearly any sauce, salad dressing or packaged food has sugar in it. Check labels, you’re definitely in for a surprise. “Natural” sugars are just a rose by another name. This includes honey, agave sugar, maple syrup or any other form of naturally refined sugar. ✅ What to eat Anything else! This isn’t no carb or keto. Feel free to indulge in fresh fruit and nutritious whole-grains. Of course, check with your healthcare provider before making any changes to your diet.

Did you stay away from sugar today? If so, give yourself a pat on the back. Don’t worry if you didn’t. Make a fresh start tomorrow!

Most of us reach for sweets and sugary snacks because of some trigger. Pay attention to your cravings and try to pinpoint why you want sugar. Are you stressed? Go for a walk, meditate or find another way to unwind. Are you truly hungry? Grab a healthy snack: nuts, fruit or even a full meal.

Did you stay away from sugar today? If so, give yourself a pat on the back. Don’t worry if you didn’t. Make a fresh start tomorrow!

Making small sustainable changes to your diet and lifestyle have big consequences down the road. That’s why it’s important to make small changes that you can stick to. Grandiose changes don’t help if you can’t stick to them! Congratulate yourself for each success. This helps make a new habit.

Did you stay away from sugar today? If so, give yourself a pat on the back. Don’t worry if you didn’t. Make a fresh start tomorrow!

If you always eat on the go with delivery or at restaurants, it’s hard to find healthy options. The easiest way to eat healthy is to eat at home. You don’t need to make anything super fancy or eat at home every single meal. Instead, try to make it a habit to cook at home a bit more often.

Eating healthy is a life-long commitment. If you slip up, that’s ok. Start fresh the next time. It happens from time to time to all of us. Take some time to enjoy the benefits of a sugar free lifestyle. You’ve lowered your risk for many serious diseases, will have likely lost some weight and should have a lot more energy.