Posts by Lindsay Ford
Why Is It So Hard to Lose Weight After Menopause?
Menopause means different things for different women. Some are thankful to be done with the reproductive stage of their lives, while others think the onset of menopause is the beginning of the end. The end of what, though? Menopause is a time of significant physical, emotional, and psychological change, and it’s important to understand what’s…
Read MoreFive Healthy Tips to Kick Off Spring
Skyterra experts have crafted five helpful tips that you can practice now to kick off a healthy spring. Read the tips below and incorporate as many as you can into your day. You’ll feel better heading into the beautiful spring season. Tip 1: Incorporate protein at breakfast Studies support that those who get adequate amounts…
Read MoreWHACK! How to win at Whack-A-Mole During Challenging Times
Have you ever played the game of Whack-A-Mole? It is the classic game where you use a mallet to try and hit animated moles. As you hit one mole, another pops up without any discernible pattern. Then another, and so on. You are rewarded for hitting fast and hard, and to win, you need to…
Read MoreTry this new Crunchy, Zesty Salad this Weekend
Still stuck in the house social distancing? Try this Edamame Crunch Salad with Orange Vinaigrette recipe, newly posted on Skyterra at Home. This gluten-free and dairy-free salad contains protein coming from various plant sources including edamame, pecans and greens. Feel free to top this with additional protein if needed.
Read More21 Easy Meal Ideas for the Non-Cook in All of Us
Below are 21 ways to help those who need some guidance on creating simple food that will make meals delicious, satisfying and easy.
Read MoreBarley Hoppin’ John: A Southern Tradition
Make this recipe on New Year’s Day to ensure prosperity and good luck in 2017. Servings: 4 Skill Level: Beginner Total Time: 60 minutes Ingredients: 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped 1 small red bell pepper, chopped 2 stalks of celery, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 14-ounce can vegetable broth…
Read MoreFive Foods to Prevent Belly Fat
Belly fat. I don’t know a single person who enjoys hearing those two words. Numbers on a scale mean nothing to a person trying to lose inches around their middle. They don’t care about the number as much as the size of their waistline. While most people want a smaller belly so they can wear…
Read More10 Self-Talk Phrases that Sabotage Your Health & How to Change Them
I have to come clean. The mind games and chitter-chatter jingle-jangling around in my head while I’m working toward a health and fitness goals are completely exhausting. If you’ll indulge me for a moment, I’m going to brag on myself—which is something I don’t do very often. Here goes. I just achieved something awesome: on…
Read MoreSuper Nutritious Nuts & Seeds
Nuts are nutrient-dense, non-perishable, and great on-the-go snacks. Here’s a handy guide.
Read MoreShould You Be Counting Calories?
I think most people understand counting calories is not a magic weight-loss bullet. They get that restricting calories doesn’t necessarily mean healthy eating. They know that even if you keep your intake to a low very number like 1,400 calories a day, you’re not doing yourself any favors if they’re the wrong kind of calories.…
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