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Feb 24
5 min

8 Steps on How to Meal Prep at Home, Quickly and Easily

It goes something like this: You have high hopes at the start of a weight loss journey when motivation is high. You imagine you'll start ...

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The Anti-Diet Culture Movement: 5 Concepts to Challenge

Gia Golinello

Feb 15
11 min

The Anti-Diet Culture Movement: 5 Concepts to Challenge

Anti-Diet Culture is the new Diet culture. What I mean is that there's now just a new set of rules for you to follow, to help you stop fo...

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5 Ways to Ensure a Healthy Takeout Food Order Every Time

Gia Golinello

Feb 8
6 min

5 Ways to Ensure a Healthy Takeout Food Order Every Time

Let’s be honest: No health or weight loss plan that tells you to "never order or eat out again" will last. We need our favorite restauran...

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Backpacking in Alaska - Part II - Turquoise Lake

Gia Golinello

Feb 1
5 min

Backpacking in Alaska - Part II - Turquoise Lake

If you’ve never heard of scree, let me enlighten you. It’s made up of small bits of rock that pile up at the base of crags, cliffs, volca...

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5 Toxic Household Products, and Healthy Versions to Swap For

Gia Golinello

Jan 25
5 min

5 Toxic Household Products, and Healthy Versions to Swap For

We're going to discuss 5 common toxic household products that you may not have even realized were toxic to begin with. Toxins and chemica...

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Setting Up Your Morning Routine for Success

Gia Golinello

Jan 18
4 min

Setting Up Your Morning Routine for Success

Setting up your morning routine for success begins with the first opportunity we have to make a decision that will change the trajectory ...

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Backpacking in Alaska - Part I - Blueberry Creek

Gia Golinello

Jan 11
4 min

Backpacking in Alaska - Part I - Blueberry Creek

This morning was frigid. We woke up to shiny slivers melting in tiny drops off of stems and miniature leaves of blueberry bushes, brushin...

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Gia Golinello

Jan 4
7 min

The 4 Healthy Habits I Live By

We’ve all seen the studies about the healthy habits that healthy people do. They eat well, they don’t smoke, they are active, they get en...

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Most New Year's Resolutions Fail. Here's How to Make Sure Yours Doesn't

Gia Golinello

Dec 28, 2020
4 min

Most New Year's Resolutions Fail. Here's How to Make Sure Yours Doesn't

Most studies on the topic show that more than 90% of people who make New Year’s Resolutions end up quitting pretty early on. I’m no mathe...

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The Correlation Between Gut Health and Anxiety

Gia Golinello

Dec 21, 2020
5 min

The Correlation Between Gut Health and Anxiety

On a scale of 1-2020, how much does anxiety affect your day-to-day? Are you waking up with a ball of tension already in your stomach? You...

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Why Productive Habits are More Important Than Motivation

Gia Golinello

Dec 17, 2020
4 min

Why Productive Habits are More Important Than Motivation

Let's discuss how to build productive habits that are more effective than whatever motivation you might be looking for.

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8 Ways to Reduce Anxiety by Increasing Productivity

Gia Golinello

Dec 11, 2020
7 min

8 Ways to Reduce Anxiety by Increasing Productivity

It's one of the most frequently asked questions from my clients and community - "How can I lower my anxiety?" There are so many tools we ...

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How to Fast for 24 Hours, Plus Why I Do it and How the Last One Went.

Gia Golinello

Dec 8, 2020
6 min

How to Fast for 24 Hours, Plus Why I Do it and How the Last One Went.

Fasting has been around since the 5th century, so is nothing new, yet still many questions surrounding it. Here's how to fast for 24 hours.

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Why That "12 Week Challenge" Doesn't Work (At Least Long-Term)

Gia Golinello

Nov 30, 2020
3 min

Why That "12 Week Challenge" Doesn't Work (At Least Long-Term)

If you're feeling guilty lately, a '12 week challenge' isn't what you need to set you on the right path. Here's what to do instead.

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Cycle Syncing: The Best Foods for Each Phase

Gia Golinello

Nov 24, 2020
5 min

Cycle Syncing: The Best Foods for Each Phase

Maybe you’ve heard of cycle syncing, or maybe you’re hoping there’s some way to curb cravings & cure cramps. Let's go through the phases.

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When self care Sunday becomes self sabotage

Gia Golinello

Nov 20, 2020
5 min

When self care Sunday becomes self sabotage

Self care Sunday has great intentions, but it doesn't always work that way. Here's why and what to do about it.

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Leveraging an Accountability Coach for Support

Gia Golinello

Nov 17, 2020
4 min

Leveraging an Accountability Coach for Support

We all have goals, but having an accountability coach for support ultimately enables a clearer path to reaching those goals.

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Gia Golinello

Nov 10, 2020
7 min

The Skinny on Saturated Fat

The "aha" moment when you realize saturated fat has been demonized for unfounded reasons. Here's what you need to know.

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What Is a Health Coach and Why Do I Need One?

Gia Golinello

Nov 2, 2020
3 min

What Is a Health Coach and Why Do I Need One?

You may have heard the term health coach, and thought “what is a health coach exactly, and why do I need one?” You probably know what a nut

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The Cancel Culture Impact: Is It Making Us Sicker?

Gia Golinello

Oct 27, 2020
6 min

The Cancel Culture Impact: Is It Making Us Sicker?

It's worth exploring the cancel culture impact and if it is indeed doing more harm than good.

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