No food or drink item should be off limits, BUT, of course you need to exercise moderation with a healthy, sustainable plan. I like to enjoy a drink from time to time like many women. Here are MY rules: Stay hydrated – have an equal or greater amount of water for every alcoholic beverage. No … Continued
Want enjoy a glass of wine? Is it worsening your menopause symptoms? Look, I don’t want to kill all your fun, but you should be aware.. A calorie is NOT a calorie where alcohol is concerned. Alcohol is its own macro-nutrient (different from protein, carbs & fat) & has 7 calories per gram. It’s metabolized … Continued
Forgot your keys again? Or why you came into a room? Forgot your co-workers name? Brain fog is real & a frustrating symptom of menopause for some women. 60% of middle-aged women report difficulty concentrating with memory issues spiking in peri-menopause. Research suggests that foggy thinking can be related to fluctuating hormones, but the good … Continued
Here’s a solution to always feeling hungry. Eat lots of protein & here’s why: 🍗It’s harder to overeat on protein compared to carbs & fat (that seem to go down a lot quicker). 🍖Protein is more satiating. 🥚Protein helps control blood sugar so you won’t feel a surge of energy & then a crash. 🍣Protein … Continued
There’s no magic. Consistency is the secret sauce to success. It’s the opposite of “all or nothing” thinking. Consistency may ebb & flow. It’s not about perfection or never messing up. Think ‘all or something’. Weight loss success is about continually committing to simple habits. Adding some accountability will always up your game. Happy to … Continued
Are you counting non-scale victories? Weight loss isn’t linear & no weight loss can do a number on your head if you’re only using it as a measure of success. Weight loss will happen if you’re patient & when you focus on checking off these boxes… Consistent healthy nutrition in a calorie deficit Quality foods … Continued
Forget willpower… EVERY one gives at some point! Make it easier on yourself simply by removing temptation. Another success hack is being accountable to someone you don’t want to disappoint. If you’re serious about improving your health, put structures of support in place around you. Obvi I’d love to help! Start with watching this video … Continued
For healthy weight loss, there should be some hard & fast rules… These things are OUT: Cutting out an entire macro group Going lower than 1000/day Eating food you hate Chasing the number on the scale Over Exercising to burn off excess calories Beating yourself up Changing habits & eating in a sustainable way? YES! … Continued
I can’t eat fruit, it’s full of sugar! <- I often hear this from ladies… Sugar from fruit is different from processed sugars in sweets. Refined sugars are extracted from their source & have no nutritional value. They are associated with obesity, type 2 diabetes & heart disease. Natural sugars come with fiber, vitamins & … Continued
Weight loss is simple, but not easy… Imagine if you just did the things that worked from the start… 1️Calorie deficit… 2️Adequate protein… 3️Being honest & consistent with nutrition… 4️Resistance training 3-4 times a week… 5️Easy movement like 10k steps a day… . Bonus tips: ✔️Be patient & don’t giving up… ✔️Stop looking for quick … Continued