Posts by Gel

Everyone has experienced trauma at some point in their lives. It could be a small, unconscious trauma or a big, impactful one, but either way it’s there. What we do with that old memory, and how long it takes until we realize it’s doing us no good, will depend on each person. People can go…

Weight loss is not a ‘one-size-fits-all’ process. For each person wanting and needing to go through this journey, it will require patience, resilience, but most of all, a unique approach. Some people find it very easy to take an ‘intuitive eating’ attitude, some people find it very helpful to count calories, monitor macros, and weigh food. And…

In this episode of The Wellness Revolution, Amber has an open conversation with Gabrielle Stone. Gabrielle tells her story of abandonment and betrayal and how these old wounds propelled her to write two books and help other women in the same situation of vulnerability and confusion. We oftentimes hear the advice, “love yourself”… but sometimes…

The way we think about ourselves is crucial to determine how much we have of self-worth and self-love. Thought patterns are deeply connected with how we see ourselves, what we see in the mirror, and how we believe in our own strength. However, these same thought patterns did not come out of nowhere; they are…

In this episode of The Wellness Revolution, Amber welcomes Michelle Emmick to talk all things plastic surgery, beauty procedures, and confidence for women. Michelle is a plastic surgery coach who helps women find the right path when considering a plastic surgery. Here, she talks about the importance of educating ourselves before the procedure and really…

Intermittent fasting has become really popular over the years due to the great benefits that it brings to our health. If done the right way, the practice can reduce inflammation in the body, reduce blood sugar levels, and help with weight loss, in addition to being an option for busy people. Because it helps with…

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a disorder that affects mostly women of reproductive age. The main symptoms are: weight gain, excessive hair growth, usually difficulty getting pregnant, and irregular periods. While the main cause is hormonal, PCOS impacts a lot of other areas of health & wellness, so it’s important to be aware of this…

The fitness industry for years has disseminated several “rules” that needed to be followed for people to achieve weight loss or muscle gain results. With so many rules – that many times contradicted each other – losing weight specifically turned into a difficult thing to do for many people. Training or doing cardio while fasted,…

Getting clear on what we’re after is really one of the key aspects when it comes to nutrition and fitness. Why do I want to lose weight? Why do I need to be seen as a fitness person? Why do I feel the need to be rigid with my training and so strict with my…

Weight loss goals are, oftentimes, measured by numbers on a scale. People who are trying to lose weight tend to get fixated on the ups and downs of what the scale shows us, which is understandable, but not recommended. The body weight measured by the scale is affected by multiple variables, such as water retention,…