As you adopt more of the keto lifestyle, you become more aware of what you're eating. This means that you spend more time reading labels. And let me tell you, labels can be very confusing. Many products that are labeled "keto-friendly" because they are lower in carbs aren't really keto-friendly. They may be lower in carbs than their fully carbed shelf-mates, but that doesn’t make them truly keto. We’re going to take a look at some of the ways that labels can be misleading.

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I think we can all agree that 2020 has been a very stressful year overall.  We all have days when we feel tired, irritable and overwhelmed... but are you feeling like this ALL the time?  Or at certain times of the month (ladies)?

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American Thanksgiving is coming up, and I’m reminded of this Coffee with Leta that we did last year right after Thanksgiving.

I thought it might be a good idea for you to see this video before Thanksgiving this year, so you can get some ideas for planning before the holiday (and those negative thoughts) happen!

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Did you ever have one of those days where you just wanted to throw in the towel when it came to, well, anything? I think we all have. And that's especially true when you're trying to get healthy, whether that's in regards to dieting or recovery from a significant health crisis or just improving your general health. One of the keys to success in any kind of major endeavor like that is support. Read more... 

Apple cider vinegar is an effective supplement that can pose numerous health benefits. You may have heard of apple cider vinegar’s uses for detox. However, detox or not, having a little apple cider vinegar a day may contribute to better overall health. Read more about the health benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar.

Well it’s Monday... feels like it may be a ‘2 fatty coffee’ morning, lol

How was your weekend? Did you stick to your plan or did you decide to take a detour? If you detoured, I hope it was a ‘one and done’ and you are back to it today!

This week in my INTENTIONALLY BARE FACEBOOK GROUP!

Recently I did a Coffee with Leta with Lowry Petty-Hughes from The Pretty POTSie. Lowry uses the keto diet to help her manage a condition called P.O.T.S., or postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome. Watch now... 

The secret to building a healthy body is reaping the benefits of a healthy lifestyle. We may pig out on special occasions or when we finally get to eat that super unhealthy but oh-so-delicious birthday cake, but that all results from a mentality that has been normalized and can be detrimental to our health. We live in a society that sees food as something to build a celebration or holiday around, or a method of giving comfort, or a way of showing love. While there's nothing wrong with enjoying how your food tastes, we have moved away from the mindset that food is fuel. Read more about the essential change of mindset that food IS fuel.

Collagen is one of the proteins in your body. WebMD calls collagen ‘the body’s scafolding.’ It’s one of the most important building blocks of the giant list of ingredients that makes up you.

Protein is an essential part of your fuel intake when you’re following the ketogenic diet. Paired with fat, protein makes us feel satisfied after a meal. As you’re losing weight, it’s especially important that you grow muscle and take care of your skin; protein is essential to this process. Read here more about some of the ways that collagen peptides in particular can support you in your keto journey.

Water is one of those things. We all know we need it, and most of it aren’t drinking enough of it. It’s one of those beneficial things that we need all need more of. But do you know why water is so important for weight loss? Do you know how much water to drink on keto?
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