Why a Sustainable Lifestyle Change Is Better Than a Fad Diet

When you’re looking to lose weight fast, the term “sustainable lifestyle” doesn’t sound like the solution to your problem. Your best friend did a keto diet for two months recently and she looks great. Your social media has become flooded with people posting their “fad diet” results, and they also look great. Your mother-in-law has been into detox juices lately. Meanwhile you’re staring at your pantry wondering where to begin. Maybe the people online are right: fad diets are the way to go.

The Dirty Dozen 2026: What to Buy Organic—and What You Don’t Need To

Each year, I review the Environmental Working Group’s Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides in Produce, because it helps me make wiser choices at the grocery store. While fruits and vegetables are essential for good health, not all produce carries the same level of pesticide exposure, and this is vital for us to understand.

Finding the Pathway to a Healthier You

When we think about making changes for a healthier lifestyle, most of us probably consider diet and exercise. That was my focus for most of my adult life. I was all about burning calories and increasing muscle strength. Total transparency? My only concern was maintaining my weight—or losing weight. I grew up with an unhealthy body image (as many women do), and I had tunnel vision.

How to Stop Sugar Cravings Naturally: A practical, step-by-step approach to breaking the sugar cycle

If sugar cravings keep pulling you back in—even after you’ve sworn them off—you’re not alone.
Many women try to quit sugar with good intentions, firm resolve, and a genuine desire for better
health. They clean out the pantry, follow a low-sugar or low-carb diet, and feel hopeful… until
the cravings return. Energy dips. Old habits resurface. And frustration sets in.
The assumption is often the same: If I were stronger, this wouldn’t keep happening.
But sugar cravings are not a character flaw. And they’re not a willpower problem. They’re a
signal—one that points to a deeper physiological and habitual pattern that keeps many women
stuck.