Michelle Spadafora

Lately, the ketogenic (keto) diet, which restricts the number of carbs while increasing the consumption of fat, has become a trendy way to lose weight and regain a healthy lifestyle. Lowering your intake of carbohydrates can have many health benefits like weight loss, migraine relief, improved sleeping, mental clarity, lower inflammation and so on. It’s …

Why This Popular Diet Isn’t as Healthy as You Think Read More »

It may seem obvious that eating whole, healthy foods will lead to an overall healthier body and brain, but the truth is, it’s only recently that researchers have really been focusing on studying the complex links between the food we eat, and how our brain and body react. Could your lunch be increasing your risk …

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We all know how important sleep is for both our physical and mental health. Sleep deprivation is detrimental to our entire well-being and creates stress in our daily lives. It only takes one night of poor sleep to make you so thankful for the sleep you normally get! Lack of sleep not only makes us …

10 Tried-and-True Tips for When You Can’t Fall Asleep Read More »

“I just don’t have enough time to cook healthy…” Being involved in the health & fitness industry for over 30 years, this is something I’ve heard more times than I can count! People will tell me all the time that they just don’t have the time to spend hours in the kitchen and cook these …

A Simple Healthy-Eating Plan for When You Have No Time Read More »

You’ve heard it a million times, but I’ll say it again: Sugar isn’t something you want to be putting in your body. (Need more evidence? check out some of these studies 1, 2, 3). In moderation, fruits and root vegetables and grains can give your body all the natural sugar/energy that it needs. Today, we’re going to give …

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“Then David said to the Philistine, “You come to me with a sword, a spear, and a shield, but I come to you in the name of the Lord of Hosts” (1 Sam. 17:45). For me, whenever something is coming to an end I get a bit nostalgic. Each year around this time (the last days of …

Remember This One Health Truth as You Navigate the Holidays Read More »

1. Don’t bring your favorite sweet treat into the house. If you know you can’t resist the temptation of Ben & Jerry’s Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough ice cream, don’t bring it into your house. Most of the time we overeat sweets happens in our own home, so keep it free of temptations. 2. Watch out …

5 Tips for Protecting Yourself From the Dangerous Onslaught of Holiday Sweets Read More »

Yes, you actually can improve your health during the holidays. No need to wait until Jan. 1 to start making healthy changes. Watch this video, where Michelle shares some simple, practical tips for staying healthy during the holidays. Michelle Spadafora started Faithful Workouts in 2009 after 22 years in the fitness industry. She created Faithful Workouts …

Holiday Health Survival Tips for the Busy Believer Read More »

1. Pray: Really, not just saying this because it’s the “Christian thing” to say. Spend time talking with God about your health and ask Him to help you to make healthier choices. First Peter 5:7 tells us God cares about all the things we care about so if you worry or care about your health …

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