stephanievilas

Author: stephanievilas

Hi, I’m Stephanie – the creator of Well Loved. I’m really happy you’re here. After working in marketing for over a decade creating and managing content for brands, I decided it was time to produce content that’s more aligned with my passions and lifestyle. Here at Well Loved I’ll be sharing with you wellness tips and tricks that I use every day to stay motivated and inspired. I’ll also pass along thoughtful advice and knowledge that’s easy to understand and adopt – because health and wellness shouldn’t be complicated. It’s my hope that this little blog will cause you to fall a bit more in love with your own wellness journey.

Electrolyte Powder: Is It Part of Your Workout Routine?

March 15, 2021August 15, 2022fitnessLeave a Comment

A few years ago, I was on route to a weekend spin class and on a whim, decided to pop into a supplement store and take a look around. When I saw their wall of electrolytes products I became curious. As an adult, I had never consistently used electrolyte powder or energy drinks as part of my workout routine (remember when drinking Gatorade as a sporty teenager was a thing?!) I ended up picking up an electrolyte sample packet to see if it would make any difference in my performance on the bike.

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The BEST Way to Cook Spaghetti Squash

March 11, 2021February 23, 2022foodLeave a Comment

Do you like spaghetti squash as much as I do? It really is the perfect swap out for noodles or traditional spaghetti. To get a low-carb, delicious alternative to pasta, all you need to do is bake it in the oven and then use your fork to pull apart the strands. Last week while I was preparing dinner, I did a quick Google search to figure out what temperature I needed to set my oven to, when I came across a brilliant and super simple hack for cooking spaghetti squash. Not only does this trick eliminate a few steps but it also saves you from washing a dish! Sounds too good to be true? Well, it’s good and also it’s true.

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Let’s Dig In: Reviewing Beachbody Shakeology

March 8, 2021February 6, 2022food2 Comments

Have you ever heard of or tried Beachbody’s Shakeology? If you Google, “Beachbody Shakeology” you’ll find hundreds of testimonials and praise from the Beachbody community as being the gold standard of superfoods and the only shake you’ll ever drink again. After doing some of their workout videos (which are excellent by the way), I thought I’d give the vegan chocolate Shakeology a go for a month or two to see what all the hype was about.

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Macros: Do you Track Them?

March 4, 2021February 23, 2022fitness, food1 Comment

Back in December, I started a new at-home workout program that is done in tandem with a macro-timed nutrition plan. Not only was I new to a structured workout program (hello, COVID life) but I had never tracked my macros, or calories for that matter, before. I’m now more than halfway through the 13-week program and I have seen many wonderful changes in both my performance and overall health. It’s like a completely new way of living and eating and I can’t stop telling all my friends about it.

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3 Things to Make with Frozen Cauliflower This Week

March 1, 2021February 14, 2022food2 Comments

Are you on the everything-can-be-made-with-cauliflower train? If not, I encourage you to get on! This cruciferous vegetable is a great source of fibre and vitamin C, plus it’s a low-carb alternative to grains and legumes. Some nights I’m all fired up to pull out my food processor, pour myself a glass of wine and make something adventurous for dinner. Other nights, I’m just not in the mood. Enter my favourite dinner hack – riced cauliflower. Stocking your freezer with frozen cauliflower will save you time, help you cut back on your carb intake, and allow you to add more fibre and veggies into your diet. Intrigued yet? Here’s three easy things to make with frozen riced cauliflower this week.

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Let’s Dig In: Reviewing Siggi’s Plant-Based Coconut Yogurt

February 22, 2021February 6, 2022food4 Comments

Hands up if you love yogurt but need to limit or omit because you have a food sensitivity or are lactose intolerant? *Raises hand* I love dairy but if I eat too much of it, I will become sick, e.g., sore throat and plugged ears for days. Because of this, I need to be extra choosy when it comes to what I eat and how often, dairy-wise. A few months ago I moved to the USA from Canada and I’m beyond thrilled for all the new foods and health products I can now try out. And friends, Siggi’s vegan yogurt did not disappoint! It’s everything I have ever hoped for in a plant-based yogurt alternative.

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Vacation Workouts and The 5 Things I Always Pack

February 18, 2021March 25, 2021fitnessLeave a Comment

Do you workout on vacation? It may sound strange, but it’s one of the things I most look forward to when taking a trip. When I’m on vacation I generally feel energized (sayonara, work!) and have more time to gently enter the day before jumping into my morning workout. My husband and I have a few upcoming trips that I need to start packing for which inspired me to share with you my exercise mindset when vacationing and the 5 workout essentials I always pack with me when travelling.

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A Coffeeless Chat: How Much Caffeine Do You Consume in a Day?

February 15, 2021March 25, 2021health3 Comments

As I write this, I’m sitting at my desk with a hot cup of Earl Grey Tea secretly wishing I had coffee instead. I adore coffee! Ever since my University days, I have relied on Joe to give me a strong kick in the ass first thing in the morning and to fuel both my productivity and creativity at work. For years I had known that my consumption was on the higher side and that I should probably cut back. But a few weeks ago, I randomly Googled, how much caffeine can I have in a day? and discovered that the answer was way more complicated than I originally thought.

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Let’s Dig In: Reviewing Trader Joe’s Cauliflower Pizza Crust

February 11, 2021February 11, 2021foodLeave a Comment

Last week while shopping at Trader Joe’s, I came across Trader Joe’s Cauliflower Pizza Crust and thought, let’s give it a go! Frozen pizza crust is a good option for nights when you’re short on time but still want to incorporate fresh ingredients into your meal. When I brought it home, my husband wasn’t entirely impressed. But after I read out loud the 7 simple ingredients from the back of the box: Cauliflower, Cornflour, Water, Cornstarch, Potato Starch, Olive Oil, Salt – and expressed enthusiastically – that it was made in Italy, he shrugged his shoulders, walked away and said, “fine, I’ll try it.”

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