Parents of small children (or maybe its just us) can probably all agree that macaroni and cheese becomes a household staple and a fight free dinner option. Mac and cheese is probably my son’s favorite dinner, and while the box stuffed is good in a pinch and most homemade recipes are decadent and heavy (and […]
Importance of Sleep
When it comes to fat loss, I have my own personal hierarchy of what should be prioritized in order to see success and sleep is near the top of the list! Not only is getting enough sleep essential to our body functioning properly, but it can have significant effects on our fat loss efforts. Let’s […]
Fat Loss Myths – Part 2
“Eat Clean to be Lean” Or whatever other phrase along those lines you’ve heard. Fat loss has been associated with only eating “good clean foods” and staying away from all “bad foods”. Contrary to what most people are led to believe, there are no such things as “clean foods” or “dirty foods”, or good foods […]
Fat Loss Myths – Part 1
“Eating at night will yield to weight gain” I cannot tell you how many times I have had clients ask me if they are allowed to eat at night, or if eating at night will cause rapid weight gain. Eating at night, eating after 6pm, or whatever version of this “old wives’ tale” you’ve heard is […]
Let’s Talk Stress
Stress whether mental or physical, can wreak havoc on the mind and body. Stress can cause us to feel extra hungry and give us that urge to “stress eat”, completely take our appetite away, make us feel really lethargic or bloated. Maybe stress causes you to feel a combination of all the previously mentioned. Let’s […]
Types of Carbs
We’ve already talked in detail about carbs, whether they’re “bad” or the key to losing weight. If you have not yet read that post, I recommend starting here. Now that we understand more about carbs, let’s talk about types of carbohydrates there are, what kind of foods contain carbs, and which ones to include in […]
Let’s Talk Carbs
Carbohydrates are one of the three main macronutrients that make up a large part of our diet. In the last few years, carbs have gotten a bad rap thanks to social media, celebrities, friends, and the infamous “keto diet”. I have worked with a lot of people who are convinced that if they cut out […]
To Drink or Not to Drink
Alcohol is a large part of people’s lives and is a big factor in most social events and gatherings. I regularly have clients ask me if drinking alcohol will affect them working towards their goals. I also have clients ask me how to account for their alcohol consumption since most nutrition labels on alcoholic beverages […]
Realistic Expectations – Part 1
Embarking on a fat loss journey can be a very exciting and life changing experience. It can also be incredibly challenging and frustrating when you feel like you’re putting forth so much effort but not seeing the results you desire. I can relate to these struggles, and I hate to say it but more often […]
Managing Cravings
Food cravings and dieting can sometimes go hand in hand. Its like the minute you start a a diet, you start thinking about all this food you “can’t have” and it only makes your desire for it grow stronger. Changing your mindset about food and dieting is the easiest way to manage any and all […]