Live gorgeously Archives - Esther Blum

Intermittent Fasting

September 29, 2020

Intermittent Fasting is an effective way to lose weight, change your body composition, reset your insulin receptors, and control your huger and cravings. But how do you know if it’s for you? In this short video I unpack all you need to know about whether IF will work well for...
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Are cold cuts bad for you?

September 10, 2020

A lot of people ask me whether or not cold cuts are bad to eat. Let’s talk about the upsides and downsides. Cold cuts can be a quick and easy source of protein, but you want a healthier version for sure. I don’t let perfect be the enemy of done...
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how my underwear almost caught fire

September 9, 2020

My thighs have always been on the juicier side. I’ve had my closest posse weigh in on my situation to give me feedback. None of it was mean, mind you – but it didn’t helped me come to terms with it, either. “You have Jewish thighs” my Mom once remarked....
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Does cholesterol predict heart disease?

September 2, 2020

Just this week one of my clients sent me her lab values in a panic because her cholesterol was 220 and her MD wanted to put her on a statin. Never mind that her HDL was excellent and her cholesterol to HDL ratio was also excellent. When we solely look...
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The dirty little secret about weight loss

August 31, 2020

There is nothing wrong with wanting to lose body fat and get healthy. But you can’t shame yourself into weight loss. Shame will never move the needle, help you lose 10 pounds, or motivate you into changing your behaviors and accepting yourself as you are. What will motivate you is...
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here’s what happens when I don’t pre-plan my meals

August 26, 2020

Today I want to celebrate our power as a collective of human beings - especially those of us who are women.  We have so much strength, insight, wisdom, and love.  Let's keep our vibrations high and tap into our inherent wisdom and potential with these truth-bombs. 

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