In Australia, a group of researchers are set to conduct a trial that will force teens to consume extremely low calorie diets for an entire year. The goal of the study is to determine which of two low calorie eating plans is superior for weight loss and lowering risk of heart disease, but the trialContinue reading “Everything Wrong with the “Fast Track” Trial”
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I Finally Stopped Hating Pictures of Myself
This post was originally sent as an email to my mailing list. Fill in the form below to get on the list and get content like this straight to your inbox! * indicates required Email Address * First Name Before I found body positivity, I hated pictures. Well, to be honest, I really liked theContinue reading “I Finally Stopped Hating Pictures of Myself”
The Truth About How to Feel “Healthy and Confident”
When I meet with a new client for the first time and ask them what they hope to gain from working with me, they almost always answer with some variation of: “I just want to feel healthy and confident in my body.” At first, this sounds great! After all, my goal as a coach, healthContinue reading “The Truth About How to Feel “Healthy and Confident””
10 Things You Risk Losing When You Give Up On Your Weight Loss Goals
Before you read any further, I need to tell you that this post is NOT going to help you stick to your weight loss goals. If that is what you are looking for, sorry! I guess my clickbait title worked. But, wait! Before you leave, I recommend you read anyway. While this isn’t your typicalContinue reading “10 Things You Risk Losing When You Give Up On Your Weight Loss Goals”
When Healthy Habits Make you Sick, Tired, and Burnt Out
I began my career in fitness for one main reason – I believed so strongly in the importance of exercise and good nutrition that I wanted to dedicate my life to spreading the message of healthy living. I wanted to be a role model and set an example of healthy behavior for others to follow.Continue reading “When Healthy Habits Make you Sick, Tired, and Burnt Out”
Vegan Pumpkin and Kale Mac and Cheese
This recipe is a new favorite for sure! The “cheese” sauce has a cashew base and is flavored with nutritional yeast and spices. It tastes downright cheesy and is 100% vegan and gluten-free, and the sauce is paleo friendly! I used gluten-free brown rice and quinoa noodles from Trader Joes, but any type of pastaContinue reading “Vegan Pumpkin and Kale Mac and Cheese”
3 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Starting a Workout Program
So, you are thinking about starting a new fitness plan. That’s great! Having a solid plan to stick to makes it easier to see consistent progress and reach your goals. Maybe you have downloaded a cool looking plan from a trainer you follow on Instragram, or you are thinking about joining a fitness challenge atContinue reading “3 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Starting a Workout Program”
Make the Most of Your Vegetarian Diet
There are many reasons that people choose to eat a vegetarian or plant-based diet. Animal welfare, environmental concerns, potential health benefits, and religious practices are just a few of the factors that draw people to this way of eating. With the popularity of documentaries like What the Health and a growing understanding of the currentContinue reading “Make the Most of Your Vegetarian Diet”
Tips for Confidently Starting a Strength Training Program
There are countless benefits to training with weights from stronger muscles and bones, to better posture, to improved self-esteem. Unfortunately, for most people, resistance training is not a part of their workout routine. How many people do you know who pay for memberships to fully equipped gyms only to use a single treadmill and maybeContinue reading “Tips for Confidently Starting a Strength Training Program”
Diets Don’t Work
“Diet” it is an interesting word. Depending on the context, it can have many different meanings. In the world of dietetics, “diet” simply means the food that a person eats. A “diet” can also refer to a dietary protocol meant to manage a specific health condition, such as a gluten-free diet to manage celiac’s disease.Continue reading “Diets Don’t Work”