Energetic, Fit and Healthy with Emily Stoik

How important are our daily food choices, really? I mean, can one bad food choice today actually lead to a 25 lb weight gain in a year? Maybe, maybe not? Last night I was reading an amazing book called, 'The Best Yes' by Lysa Terkeurst and she shared something profound that I thought I should share here today... The book itself, in general, really is not about being Energetic, Fit and Healthy but the chapter I read last night was called, 'Chase Down that Decision' and part of what Lysa shared was directly applicable and I really wanted to share it today! :) Each and every decision or choice we make carries with it a consequence, whether big or small.  And I love what she shared about how even a seemingly small, insignificant (but unhealthy) food choice, if we aren't careful, could potentially lead to scary consequences down the road... Here's what she wrote: Yummy Sugary Delish ;) "The other day one of my friends asked me if I wante...

Cleansing and detoxing are so popular these days for so many reasons: improved appearance of skin more energy better sleeping weight loss...fat loss more specifically... (Go here to read more reasons people see benefits from a regular Nutritional Cleanse ) If we're honest, cleansing for weight loss/fat loss is probably one of the most attractive side effects of a total body cellular cleanse.  Yes we want to feel better, have more energy, sleep better etc but for so many people, doing a cleanse to help kick-start a weight loss or fitness regimen is probably at the top of the list! ;) But what is it about the right kind of cleanse that helps with fat loss? What happens to body fat when we cleanse our bodies of unwanted toxins and why does it work in the first place?? Think of Fat like a Sponge holding on to Toxins...during a cleanse, as our bodies get rid of toxins, the fat that was holding on to the toxins is allowed to be released properly as well...

What are the Health Benefits of Healthy Chocolate?   Can Chocolate Help you Stay Energetic, Fit and Healthy? And can healthy chocolate really be a part of a healthy diet and weight management program ? Chocolate isn’t just delicious, it can be an instrumental part of a healthy diet as well!  It's good for your heart and brain and the right kind of healthy chocolate can help you stay energetic, fit and healthy too!  The health benefits of chocolate are primarily derived from cocoa, which is rich in polyphenols and flavonoids. Polyphenols, of which flavonoids are a sub-class, are natural compounds found in plants with very potent antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-carcinogenic properties that can help to protect from free radicals, oxidative stress, and even some diseases. Cardiovascular Health Benefits of Chocolate: Eat Healthy Chocolate for a Healthy Heart Clinical studies have linked some kinds of chocolate with improved heart health, most lik...

Do you do a regular Cleanse to Detox your body?  There are many reasons why you should consider it if you haven't been... Cleanse for Life helps to remove toxic substances from the digestive system. Cleanses can help improve the stomach, intestines, kidneys and other organs. Many cleanses rely on special dietary formulas, supplements or beverages such as Cleanse for Life to  remove toxins from the system and help it reset itself. Cleanses have been used for thousands of years for their physical and mental benefits.  Here are some of the reasons why: The Top 5 Reasons to do a Regular Cleanse: Weight loss:  One of the best benefits of a regular body cleanse is for weight loss. Many people experience weight loss after the Cleanse is complete . The majority of this weight comes from built-up waste and toxins throughout the digestive tract that have built up and attached itself to the linings of the intestines. A regular...

Ok, No More Slacking, Moms!   You know those days...honestly intending to workout and stick to your Energetic, Fit and Healthy goals...but things keep coming up, right? I even had my workout pants on! ;) True, stay at home moms truly have more on their plates then pretty much anyone out there (especially when we are also Work at Home Moms!)   So, if anyone has an excuse it would be a busy mom, right?   Wrong!   Even a busy, work at home mom, can manage to find the time to stay fit and healthy!   So, how can we make sure to make our health a priority when we have kids, housework and a home business to manage? Well, here are 3 of the Top Mom-Excuses for Not Working out that YOU can beat (IF you really want to!) 1-  "I'm TOO Busy" :  I hear this one all the time and honestly, I know the feeling.  But if you're honest with yourself and take a look at your average day there are probably spurts o...

What are the BEST exercises and workouts for weight loss? Quick answer?  Anything you will actually DO and stick with!! Really, there's no magic equation or one-size-fits all routine that works for everyone! The truth is you have to find something you actually like and will do consistently because when it comes to best exercises for weight loss the actual KEY is consistency!! You have to DO it!! So what do you love? Some of us love to dance!  I love to do ballet barre workouts (I'll share my personal favorite workouts below!) Some of us love to run or hike or be outside... Some love to workout in groups, with friends or at the gym... Some prefer to workout solo: yoga, running etc... No matter what it is, you need to find a time of the day that works for you and commit to it. Are you working full time or a busy mom of kids?  When can you fit it in?  Early in the morning before work or school?  In the afternoon when your baby or toddler...