Fitness Journey
The Missing Piece to Finally Losing That Weight… and Keeping It Off
High carb, low carb, intermittent fasting, carb cycling, ketogenic diets, counting macros, Paleo, Plant based eating, detoxes, cleanses… There’s so much nutrition information out there, and so many products that promise you better results, it can be challenging to ignore the shiny object syndrome and avoid all the latest trends. It’s easy to get lost…
Read MoreCarbs and Fat Loss
I often hear this time of year, “I am cutting carbs” in attempts to lose weight or shed fat. Yes, cutting out carbs will definitely result in a loss of body fat. When talking about carbohydrates we often focus on the refined and starchy carbs such as breads, pasta, rice, potatoes, biscuits, cereals. However, carbohydrates…
Read MoreWhy Your Eating & Exercise Matter Even More After 40
“Stop following weight loss protocols designed for twenty year old male bodybuilders & female fitness models in their twenties & thirties!. Perimenopause, Menopause & Postmenopausal change requires a different approach” — Dr. Jade Teta This quote from one of my favorite fitness mentors above sums it up. Common complaints I often hear from friends, clients and…
Read More5 Ways to Miminize the Holiday Weight Gain without Skipping Dessert
Every year, without fail, I start hearing the same things, over and over again during these early winter months: “It’s that time of year, there goes my diet” “I won’t be able to stick to my eating plan, I’ll just start again in January” The holidays are jam-packed with an abundance of meals, parties, and…
Read More5 Foods that Detox Your Body
We are inundated on a daily basis with toxins we cannot avoid. The world we live in is toxic, the air we breathe is full of pollution, our water is not 100% clean. Fortunately, there are many things we can avoid and control when it comes to what enters our bodies. Choosing to fuel ourselves…
Read More6 Ways to Bust Through Your Weight Loss Plateau
It happens to all of us at some point – the dreaded plateau! Trust me when I say I know what it’s like. I remember thinking, “I’m NEVER going to lose this weight!” I was so fixated on the number on the scale, and that only kept me frustrated, discouraged, and worst of all STUCK.…
Read MoreHealthy Eating on the Go
One of the biggest struggles that most people face today is a crazy, hectic schedule. We are so busy that it makes eating healthy a real challenge. Quick and convenient foods end up taking the place of healthy, nourishing food when we’re on the go, go, go all the time. These less-than-ideal food choices…
Read MoreUnderstanding and Conquering Cravings
One of the most common topics that comes up in my Fitness Support group is cravings. Cravings can really sabotage your fitness goals. Cravings are something all of us struggle with at times, so you’re not alone if this is something you’re dealing with too. Cravings can be triggered by many things including; sights, sounds, aromas, environment,…
Read More8 Simple Tips for Better Portion Control
Portion control is an important part of a healthy eating regimen. If you have eaten a largely processed food diet, chances are your perceptions of portion are distorted. But the good news is….Portion control doesn’t have to mean deprivation. When we focus more on the quality of the food we eat, the portion control part…
Read MoreLessons Learned from my Fitness Journey
Over the years, I’ve struggled with staying consistent. I would go all out to get ready for Summer or after the New Year and then the number and frequency of my workouts would decrease as I got comfortable with my results. I finally made the decision that I was going to be consistent with…
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