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Eat Chinese Food without the Guilt and Gain!
I studied abroad in Beijing, China for 6 months in college after having already gained the freshman 15. After eating fried rice and...
Jill Sakolove Ortiz
Jun 3, 20213 min read


Exercising Under the Influence: How Alcohol Affects Athletic Performance
Interestingly, becoming intoxicated has little effect on strength and explosive power...
Jill Sakolove Ortiz
Jul 31, 20206 min read


Does Sweating Mean I’m Burning Fat?
Love it or hate it, sweating during exercise is inevitable — but is it a sure sign that you’re burning fat? You may have heard that...
Jill Sakolove Ortiz
Jul 24, 20203 min read


20 Date Ideas That Don’t Center Around Food
Dating game got you feeling, and looking, a little sluggish? Instead of heading out for another heavy meal and some drinks, why not try...
Jill Sakolove Ortiz
Jun 26, 20204 min read


Why Switch to Pink Himalayan Sea Salt
This one is a no-brainer – Stop buying table salt and start salting your food (and even your water) with Pink Himalayan Sea Salt!...
Jill Sakolove Ortiz
Jun 12, 20201 min read


10 Reasons Why You Feel Like You’re Always Hungry
We’ve all had those days where we can’t stop raiding the fridge.Case in point: I ate about an hour ago, but there’s a slice of leftover...
Jill Sakolove Ortiz
Jun 5, 20206 min read


Cleanse vs. Detox: What’s the Difference?
No doubt, you’ve heard of juice cleanses, sugar cleanses, and detox diets.And if you’ve ever tried to break a weight-loss plateau, beat...
Jill Sakolove Ortiz
May 29, 20204 min read


What the Poop: 7 Things to Know When Doing a Cleanse
If you’re about to embark on a cleanse, or are considering doing the Beachbody 3-Day Refresh or Ultimate Reset (with me on June 8th),...
Jill Sakolove Ortiz
May 22, 20205 min read


6 Reasons Why Losing Weight Can Be Scary
There are a variety of reasons why people gain weight: a lifetime of unhealthy habits, lack of motivation, depression, body-image issues,...
Jill Sakolove Ortiz
May 13, 20206 min read


What to Eat After a Tough Workout
Just have a knockdown, balls-to-the-wall, hellbent-for-leather workout? Train so intensely that you don’t even have the juice to untie...
Jill Sakolove Ortiz
May 8, 20206 min read


10 Time Saving Tips for Busy Moms and Dads
For most parents, “free time” is sort of like a pet unicorn — it’s a fun idea, but it doesn’t actually exist in real life. So if you’re a...
Jill Sakolove Ortiz
Apr 30, 20206 min read


How to Be at Peace if You Haven’t Reached Your Goal Yet
You may ask yourself, “How do I have ambition toward a goal, but not allow the fact that I haven’t achieved it yet cause me to feel...
Jill Sakolove Ortiz
Apr 23, 20204 min read


How to Talk to Your Kids About Food
As if we weren’t already tasked with teaching our kids literally everything else in the world, it’s our job as parents to instill healthy...
Jill Sakolove Ortiz
Apr 17, 20205 min read


9 Ways to Stay Productive When You Work From Home
Many of us are spending a lot more time at home right now. Including the workdays. When we’d usually be reporting to our desks, we’re...
Jill Sakolove Ortiz
Apr 10, 20204 min read


Take Back Your Morning
How you spend the first hour of your day has a major impact on the rest of your day – and, therefore, your entire life. Creating a...
Jill Sakolove Ortiz
Apr 1, 20203 min read


What Is Collagen and What Does It Do?
If you follow nutritional and beauty trends, you’re well aware that collagen is the latest magical “it” supplement. Whether you’re a...
Jill Sakolove Ortiz
Mar 26, 20203 min read


7 Things to Do When You Feel Overwhelmed
Feeling overwhelmed is both a mental and physical experience. When we perceive an event or set of events as more than we can handle, our...
Jill Sakolove Ortiz
Mar 19, 20203 min read


8 Things You Can Do Right Now to Boost Your Health
Forward from Jill: In times of World Health Crisis we can’t undo the bad habits we have lived by over the years, but we can start to make...
Jill Sakolove Ortiz
Mar 13, 20206 min read


Tips for Eating Healthy When You’re Traveling
You’re about to get on a flight and your stomach is growling. After dragging your luggage around the entire airport terminal in search of...
Jill Sakolove Ortiz
Feb 27, 20205 min read


10 Yoga Moves for Anxiety and Depression
Try these 10 Yoga Moves to Feel More Balanced Try the following 10 yoga moves for anxiety and depression. Each of the following was...
Jill Sakolove Ortiz
Feb 21, 20206 min read
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