“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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Diet breaks are an important element to any long term fat loss plan. Simply put, a diet break is a planned break from eating in a calorie deficit. When on a diet break, your overall food intake will be similar to a maintenance level (amount of food required for your body weight to stay as […]
Most people on a fat loss journey tend to focus mainly on the scale for progress and results. I always encourage my nutrition client and regular clients to look beyond the scale, since the scale can easily cause frustration since it doesn’t always seem to cooperate. I like to use an analogy of comparing progress […]
Fiber is essential in any diet for keeping things flowing and helping us feel full throughout the day. Fiber is a form of carbohydrate that the body can’t break down and digest. There are two forms of fiber and it is equally important to include both in our diets for optimal health and benefits. Soluble […]
