Thanksgiving has come and gone. There was no obsession about Thanksgiving food or bingeing on all the foods I restricted myself from. Things were normal! What a difference a few years make! Kicking the Earn Your Food and Burn the Bird crap to the curb! One thing that warmed my heart this Thanksgiving were so ... read more >
Unless you are training for sport or for aesthetic goals, then I don't think you should get bogged down in nutrition dogma. It isn't sustainable for most people and many people become obsessed with food and trying to be perfect However I don't think there's anything wrong with using nutrient timing for optimal health and ... read more >
It works. That's all I have to say. I am eating great food, doing fun workouts, and I am able to wear jeans I haven't been able to wear in 2 years. When I started these pants would not go up over my behind but they are wearable....with room. Wow. Did I mention this was ... read more >
I went on a cruise and I ate Creme Brulee, Tiramisu, Lobster and Shrimp, Bacon, French Toast, Chorizo, Cheesecake, Pina Coladas, Margaritas, Wine, and other yummy foods! Homemade Chips and Salsa I ate all of this without guilt, came back, got right back to business, and the next week fit into pants I ... read more >
Quick hit: Some of my clothes that weren't fitting are now fitting so something is happening. I love the fact that I am eating more plant based just by virtue of the menu plan. Sometimes I only eat one meal with meat and I feel fine. I was a little low energy this past week ... read more >
This honestly has been one of the better programs that I have followed. I will tell you that I haven't been a stickler to the program but I've followed along and tried a lot of the new recipes. This has been just the thing I needed to get my Fall 2017 Sprint going. When Rachel ... read more >
Meal Preparation (and cleanup) is of then the most discouraging part of a healthier lifestyle. We run out of time, life happens, or we just get lazy and don't want to do it anymore. Here are some of my best tips for making Meal Prep a little bit easier! 1. Buy Pre Cut, Pre Washed, ... read more >
Here's my favorite answer: It depends!! I am a fan of eating breakfast because I believe it sets the tone for the day. I also believe in eating a higher protein/fat/fiber breakfast because that helps to stabilize blood sugar and prevents the blood sugar drops that motivate people to reach for high sugar empty calories ... read more >
First let's start off with a confession... I am doing a Nutrition Challenge right along with my clients (cause I take my own medicine) called the Vegetable Challenge. The goal is to eat 5 Fistfuls of Veggies a day. It's been almost 2 weeks and I haven't gotten ONE yes. There are several reasons for ... read more >
I completed Week 3 of the Drop 2 Sizes Challenge and I have to say that I really enjoy the variety of foods that are on the program such as String Cheese, Ak Mak Crackers, Hummus etc. These are things that I like to eat but stopped eating for one reason or another. My reasoning ... read more >
