Stefani Ruper When 2017 started, I dug my toes in and braced myself for what I thought was going to be a ridiculously long, and frankly, challenging year. Being present in my life has allowed me to appreciate life in “real-time”, AKA the present moment. It is crazy to reflect back on the last year and realize … Read more
Hey ladies! It’s episode 149! Be sure to check back every Tuesday for a new episode, and head over to iTunes or Stitcher to subscribe! To leave a review for the podcast (OR JOIN IN ON THE APPLE WARS!!) go to: https://coconutsandkettlebells.com/review. We would appreciate hearing from you more than we could possibly say! This … Read more
What are Adaptogenic Herbs? If you have an autoimmune condition, struggle with healing symptoms outside of the standard pharmaceutical realms, or you are interested in keeping symptoms of adrenal fatigue at bay then you’ve probably heard of adaptogenic herbs. Adaptogenic herbs can possibly be really good for us. I personally am not able to use … Read more
Surprise – It’s the holiday season! If you’re like me, you probably put off holiday shopping until last minute. Every year I use Black Friday as a benchmark; if I haven’t started holiday shopping by then, I am probably in hot water. But time and time again, LIFE HAPPENS. And it always will. BUT: Somethings … Read more
As much as the holidays mean spending time with our loved ones – they also can mean…STRESS! Pulling together gifts, cooking, indulging in treats and extra time with your family – no matter how much we love them, can lead to burning out. And we all know that can happen, FAST. I think a lot … Read more
MCT oil has been a big deal in the paleosphere since bulletproof coffee surfaced as the new wellness trend. While I’m not a huge fan of dosing myself with caffeine and fat while fasting (in fact, I never do it), I do really believe that MCT oil can have some great benefits. I use it … Read more
One of the most common complaints I get on social media is “I went paleo and my acne got worse!!” I hear you, sister. That happened to me, too. The thing about acne is that it’s almost impossible to just follow some “diet” (such as paleo) and clear your skin. Your diet needs to be … Read more
Goodness, do I have some lovely news to share with y’all today. I finally, after years of preparation and waiting, am ready to share with you what I think might be my best program to date: Clear Skin Unlocked: The Ultimate Guide to Acne Freedom and Flawless Skin And it will be on sale for … Read more
If you’ve been around this community for some time, you’ve probably noticed that I have a somewhat silly obsession with the quality of my skin. I want to be youthful, radiant, dewey–and to do so forever. I know it’s ridiculous, and my self esteem doesn’t depend on it. But I would enjoy the look. For … Read more
One of the more esoteric but much beloved tools in the paleo dieter’s tool-kit is intermittent fasting. What is intermittent fasting? I.F. is the practice of maintaining overall caloric intake while consuming those calories in fewer meals or in reduced time windows throughout the day. The goal is to create conditions of fasting in the … Read more