Two years ago, I came to the realization that I was unhappy, depressed, and I had lost all my dreams for my future. For the longest time, I was hiding the fact that I was killing myself. I hid behind the smile and goofy personality, but people could see […]
Aside from the mental and social aspects of cheat meals, there are actual biological and physiological benefits seen. Consuming these foods actually affects Leptin, a hormone that is produced by adipose tissue and is involved in the regulation of appetite in the body (acts as an appetite suppressant). When an […]
All of my life, I had always been the “chubby girl” in school. While I was never considered obese, I was always just a little bigger than all of the other girls in my grade. Between my sophomore and junior year, I had a lot of stress and emotion […]
Around two years ago, I was in the darkest place I could have possibly been in. I was 18 years old, weighing in at 364 lbs. I had severe depression and terrible social anxiety as a result of bullying from a young age – all because of my weight. I […]
We are now in March 2014, two months into the New Year. If you are like the majority of individuals who marked the 1st of January with a resolution or two, you’re either on your way to a better you, or feeling guilty as your life looks similar to […]
Success is something we all strive for, desire, and aspire to; however, it’s not easily achieved. Use these simple steps to set you on a path toward success! Decide to be successful The first and most vital step to being successful is deciding that you want to […]
As we bring Cooking Clean with Quest back tomorrow with our wonderful host Cassey Ho (you might also know her as Blogilates), here’s a quick recap of what the first five episodes from season 1 were like. From the sumptuous Chocolate Fudge Cookie Cups to the luscious Espresso French Toast […]
[box]Not every transformation is about losing weight. This week is National Eating Disorders Awareness Week so we are honored to share an incredible story of recovery and transformation. Katie Greiss was hospitalized and diagnosed with anorexia but fought back using the power of fitness. The difference between going the extra […]
Nicolette Stramara is a night shift registered nurse from Birmingham, AL who has just released her amazing eBook, Clean Quest Creations, with over 50 recipes for mouthwatering treats that all use Quest bars! You can find Nicolette on her blog and on Instagram, and you can buy Clean Quest Creations […]
