Clarity Wellness

Have I ever told you how much I love Costco? They do an amazing job of finding high quality products at the best prices so we buy most of our grocery staples there. Let's take a trip around the store, and I'll point out some of my favorites along the way. 1. In my store, the first section you come to after you pass the clothing and housewares is the alcohol section, so we'll start there. :) If you want to stay low-carb and still enjoy a cocktail from time to time, grab a bottle of the Kirkland vodka and a case of sparkling water. 2. Next comes the meat section, where we pick up a pack of organic ground beef, some organic chicken thighs, breasts, and/or wings, and whatever else might be on our list for the week. 3. In the refrigerated section we often find snack packs of cheese, sausage, pre-cooked chicken, and guacamole or avocado mash. They also have a great selection of good quality brie, aged cheddar, Parmesan, mozzarella, etc.  Look for the ones that come straight f...

I hope you're enjoying your summer so far!  If you've worked hard to establish a low-carb eating routine, you may be a little worried about what will happen when you go on vacation.  Never fear!  It's easier than you think, and you may actually welcome the chance for a clean slate and an environment that isn't full of snacks and temptations provided by the rest of your family! :) Snacks: Raw nuts, especially macadamias or pecans. They’re easy to overeat, though, so make sure you measure out a ¼ cup portion and put the rest away. If you keep them in the freezer they are even more satisfying to chew. :) Hard-boiled eggs. Top with a little hot sauce, mustard, or salt. Avocado!!! Scoop out the seed and add olive oil and salt, hot sauce, salsa, or tuna salad.  You could also get the avocado mash containers from Costco. Veggie sticks with nut butter or cream cheese. Full-fat Greek yogurt topped with berries, mixed with a spoonful of nut butter, or mixed with Everythin...

My favorite place to get in a stair workout on vacation. I know you have the best of intentions to keep up with your exercise plan this summer, but what happens when you go on vacation and your regular routine is suddenly interrupted?   It can be really hard to get back on track once you return home, so it's a good idea to keep at least a small semblance of an exercise routine in your life each day while you're away. Some vacations naturally include a healthy dose of exercise by default.  You may be hiking, swimming, or walking around Disneyland all day.  Others may include a lot of lounging on the beach or next to a pool (with a cocktail in hand!)  Whatever your idea of a good time, here are some ways to make sure you keep up the healthy habits you've worked so hard to implement. 1.  Explore the town on foot.   I love to go for long walks or run around a town that I'm visiting.  If we're staying in a hotel I often ask the front desk staff for recommen...