Karol Brandt is an executive host with Scarlet Pearl Casino Resort, as well as co-author of the Amazon best-seller “The Struggle is Real: Finally Break the Dieting Cycle, Transform Your Mind and Body, and Evolve into The Person You Have Always Wanted to Be” and the “30-Day Evolve Challenge Journal.” Contact Brandt by email at karol.brandt@scarletpearlcasino.com, Facebook/ The Struggle Is Real or Instagram at karolbrandtnola.
What’s all this buzz surrounding “self-care?” It’s a term that’s seemingly everywhere you look, especially on social media. In fact, “self-care” has become so big and overused that it can be difficult to determine what it really is at its core and why it matters. For me, self-care increasingly feels like yet another thing to […]
Staying healthy during the holidays — oh, the struggle! Everyone feels overwhelmed by the pressure to be a social butterfly and purchase the perfect gifts for their loved ones. Sound familiar? The holidays are the busiest time of year for most people, which can make it hard to stick to your health and wellness goals. […]
The words “holiday” and “healthy” rarely are uttered in the same sentence. ‘Tis the season for sugary baked goods, decadent dinners, couch-potato marathons and last-minute, stress-filled sprints to the mall. Add on the challenges of COVID and the tail end of hurricane season, and this time of year can become the ultimate test of wills. […]
Summer truly flew by! It was great to see the activity on our beaches and waterways, and I hope you got out and enjoyed our beautiful Gulf Coast. Let’s face it — the struggle has been real, and as we enter a new season, I want to motivate and inspire you to fall into wellness. […]
Your beach essentials are packed, the car is loaded, your voicemail and e-mail are set for “out of office” and you’re ready for that beach vacation. You’ve worked so hard to just relax — but remember to bring your tennis shoes and water shoes, and plan to stay active. Whether you’re a mermaid like me […]
When you leave the house, do you take water with you? You may care for your body by eating healthy and exercising, but do you ask yourself whether you drank enough water today? This question often is left out of the nutrition conversation, but hydration has an enormous impact on our health and day-to-day functioning. […]
Think about the strongest people you know. Against all odds, they focused on getting up and getting better. They did not stay down; they crawled, persevered and made it from the valley to the peak. Despite the hand they were dealt, they expressed gratitude for what they have rather than focusing on what they lacked. […]
2020 was a year unlike any other, with the pandemic forcing health clubs and fitness facilities to close temporarily around the world. We all had to pivot from our traditional fitness routines — i.e., going to the gym — and embrace distanced and virtual fitness and wellness experiences. We are very fortunate in this region […]
Are you feeling overwhelmed during these challenging times, trying to make some time for you? Consider joining me in meditation. While meditation isn’t a cure-all, it certainly can provide some much-needed peace in your life — especially during this pandemic. Sometimes, that’s all we need to make better choices. “How do I mediate?” you ask. […]
*This is part two of a two-part series Meal prep is easier than it appears. Remember that not all quarantine meal prepping must be “survival food.” Cooking should be fun, no matter the circumstances, and this is a great time to experiment. The case for family meals is stronger than ever, but circumstances in our […]
