A Journey To Better Podcast :: with Mildred B

  Quick Tip: Ep 29 - Ways To Break A Sweat That Don’t Feel Like Working Out Let’s face it, even though we know exercise is good for us, it doesn’t always mean we like it. For some, it can feel more like a chore rather than a sizable step toward better health.  However, what if we dismissed the whole “it hurts and I’m tired” mindset  and turned it into something we enjoy and… dare I say, look forwa...

Ep 28 -  Things To Know Before Trying a Low Carb High Fat Lifestyle “Cut the carbs, bring on the fat.” That’s been the diet battle cry of late with the rise in popularity of the ketogenic diet. Strict Keto vs. Low Carb: Unlike strict keto, low carb, hight fat allows for a little more flexibility in choosing a carb goal that meets your needs.  It’s important to prioritize: complex carbs healthy fat...

Quick Tip: Ep 27 - Are Your Choices Moving You Forward? Mindset isn’t one thing for success, it’s everything 💜 It certainly begs the question... what are you feeding your mind There are four components of a successful mindset Bottomline...Mindset is everything It can hinder your progress Or it can propel you close to your goals.  It’s your choice Have a question or request: Contact Us Want to kee...

Ep 26 - Are There Foods That Boost Brain Health? Certain foods, and especially certain dietary patterns, have been linked with fewer memory problems and cognitive impairment as you age. If you’re eager to keep your mind healthy for the long term, consuming foods linked to better memory, cognition, and overall brain health may help. A good place to start is adding the following to your menu or spre...

Quick Tip: Ep 25 - 5 Things Your Parents Got Wrong About Food   Were you part of the clean plate club? I bet most of us can relate ! Our relationship with food has deep roots... It most definitely started in our early childhood days  Lets explore: 5 Things Your Parents Got Wrong About Food We need to  create better relationships with food, the buck stops with us Let’s teach our kiddos a little dif...

Ep 24 - 6 Common Myths About Walking  Unfortunately, when it comes to exercise, walking doesn’t always get the props it deserves. Walking in definitely a worthwhile workout: lets burst a few myths about walking Myth #1: 10,000 steps is the holy grail Myth #2: Walking does not help with weight loss Myth #3: Walking is for those who cannot run Myth #4: Power walking is the oly way to get results Myt...

Quick Tip: Ep 23 - The Most Common Keto Mistakes Newbies Make  Keto is awesome but simple mistakes could make or break your entire experience! The good thing is that there is a simple fix.  Most of us have fallen into these keto pit falls, the good thing is that’s where most of started: If you have done any of the following and you FELL OFF: I want to help you get back ON! The 10 Most Common Keto...

Ep 22 - What is the most effective method of intermittent fasting? Intermittent fasting is becoming more and more popular…but why is that so? Do the pros far outweigh the cons? Why are more and more people embarking on it? Have you heard of intermittent fasting? Have you tried intermittent fasting? Would you consider including intermittent fasting and part of your life style? I for one have found...

Quick Tip: Ep 21 - What Is The Best Way To Get Into Ketosis? The 3 Ways To Get Into Ketosis are: 🔸Ketogenic diet 🔸Fasting 🔸Drinking ketones Our ultimate goal: is for our body to use fat 🔥🔥🔥 as our main fuel source. By using fat.. You’re fueling your body with a more powerful fuel Are any of the 3 ways of getting into ketosis better than the other? Bottom line tailor everything to your needs:...

Ep 20 - Should You Really Take 10,000 Steps A Day You've probably heard that you should walk 10,000 steps per day for general wellbeing, fitness or weight loss.  You might be asking: Is this a fitness myth or is there any research that shows that it works? Whether your goal is: general fitness weight loss health maitenance or general wellness & wellbeing 10,000 steps a day is a great way...

Quick Tip:  Ep 19 - The Power of Positivity Healthy, happy people think about what they want, and how to get it, most of the time. When you think about something that makes you happy, your brain actually releases endorphins, which give you a generalized feeling of well-being. As a result, you develop a positive attitude. “A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity, an optimist sees the o...

Ep 18 - Why Are Fitness Results Different for Everyone Have you ever asked yourself why you struggle and others find it easy?  We’ll I’d be the first to raise my hand! Getting fit can feel like a struggle especially if you’ve been working hard for weeks without seeing outward results. Fitness results are different and progresses at varying rates for each individual. It will take patience and appli...

Quick Tip: Ep 17 - How To Get Better The key to success...? Just keep at it... progressively add  a little bit more each day! Be constistent while adding a little bit. more daily.  Slow and steady wins the race...just do a little bit more every day and you’ll be surprised at what you can achieve! Find out what I have done during quarantine to keep getting better! Have a question or request: Contac...

Ep 16 -  Are there benefits to drinking water first thing in the morning?  The human body is composed of more than 50% of water so it’s clearly important to keep it fresh and topped up to keep the body working properly. Going 6-8 hours while sleeping, is a long period to go without any water consumption so drinking a glass or two of water as soon as you wake up is a great way to rehydrate your bod...

Ep 15: Quick Tip - Live Your Best Life Do you have dreams and aspirations that you keep pushing back? It’s time to take a leap of faith ...and live your best life Live your best life, embrace happiness, and discover your purpose with these few tips for living a full life.  Sometimes living up to your full potential is just about taking the time for self-care Prioritize Your Health: Another step to...

Ep 14: My Top List of Things Nobody Tells You About Before You Start Keto   Energy: You will experience more energy than you've ever had before The scale: Sometimes you won’t see a difference on the scale, but you'll drop a few dress sizes Food: You will love foods you used to hate         Taste:  Food that you used to love will not taste as good – could actually be disgusting Fats:  You...

Ep 13: Quick Tip - How To Stay Motivated To Exercise? Do you have an exercise buddy? How do you stay motivated to keep going? Do these 3 daily to keep getting better 💯 1. Keep moving - day in - day out 2. Find what motivates you -  have an accountability partner 3. Do a little more each day Keep pushing even when you don't feel like it. Once it gets to be a routine, it gets easier! Have a qu...

Ep 12: How to Manage Stress and Increase Body Recovery By Using Simple Sleep Hacks We prep for so many things in life to increase our chances of success: a job interview, a marathon, an exam.  Yet when it comes to sleep, most  of us don’t even give much thought to preparing conditions so that we may experience the best sleep ever! Sleep is more vital to our health than we think.   In this episode...

Ep 11: How Do You Deal With Stress? Are feeling overwhelmed? Are these uncertain times taking a toll on you? How are you managing your stress level? How are you managing through these times? Are you letting the current situation stress you out? Have a question or request: Contact Me Want to keep your energy level high...Want to try my Busy Mum On-the-Go Fuel? http://mildredbv.experienceketo.com Or...

Ep 10: Is Fear Holding You Back and Robbing You of Your Confidence? Lets talk about FEAR! Do you find yourself holding back? Do you lack the confidence to get you to where you want  Do you find yourself procrastinating? ...do you keep pushing your start date back?  Most of the time when starting something new we are fearful Is FEAR holding you back? Is FEAR robbing your confidence and to being a b...

Ep 9: Consistency is Key Do you wonder why others are seemingly winning at every aspect of their life, business or any goal they set? Ask yourself one simple question, are you consistent? The Key is to show up no matter what. By showing up at each and every day, you are confirming that you really want it. Being consistent is the difference between failure and success Better yet...each day commit t...

Ep 8: Can You Lose Weight by Walking in Place?   Walking is an easy way to add more movement to your life Did you know It is advisable to add walking into your daily routine even if it’s a few minutes each day? Just because you have limited time it does not mean you should not move at all, you can even walk in place if all else fails Walking is one of the easiest activities to do - no additional e...

Setting the tone for your day! 1. Begin with a grateful heart. 2. We are what we think. 3. We are what we eat. Bottom-line, keep moving...don’t forget to move each and every day! Do whatever fits you ad yourr schedule ...walk/ jog/ or run! Want to try my Busy Mum On-the-Go Fuel? http://mildredbv.experienceketo.com Or Are You Up For "The Challenge"? I'm challenging you to drink keton...

Have you ever heard that ketones are for those on keto or for those who follow the ketogenic lifestyle? Well that could be further from the truth Ketones are not just for those following a keto lifestyle Anyone can benefit from having ketones Ketones help improve our overall health and wellness: from mental clarity – to better focus - to improved energy and endurance – better heart health and for...

Quick Tip Trail Talk :: Is self-care important? Should we even take time for self-care? Self-care requires the discipline to do the hard and boring things that are good for us. We will be a happier parent, a more grateful spouse, a fully engaged colleague when we practice self-care. Those who take care of themselves have the energy to take care of others joyfully because that care giving doesn’t c...