The Truth About Artificial Sweeteners

Newsflash: It’s very likely that you consume the #1 metabolism killing food on the daily. But we can avoid it with some education. The #1 metabolism killer that keeps you from losing weight is artificial sweeteners. Who knew? There are three different artificial sweeteners to keep on the look out for and avoid them as much … Continued

What Are Macros?

Food is our fuel and it comes in the form of three macronutrients: Proteins Fats Carbohydrates Some would say that alcohol is the fourth ‘macro’. It’s an element in our nutrition that is processed very differently than other macros so it’s in a class all of it’s own. This is a quick guide to explain … Continued

How Much Water?

Question about water 💦 ➡ Take your bodyweight, divide it in half and add 15 = # of ounces you should have daily ❌Symptoms of dehydration: -low urine quantity and deep yellow color -thirsty -tension headaches or migraines -being tired or sleepy -dry mouth -flaky or dry skin/kips -feeling dizzy -difficulty remembering simple facts -anxiety -tension … Continued

Solution to Mindless Eating

So proud of one of my coaching clients who reported that she implemented the 10 minute rule and HALTSS…. Wonder what that is? The 10 minute rule really just makes you PAUSE before giving into temptation – this works really well when food is calling your name. Instead of immediately giving in – set your … Continued

Why Diets Don’t Work!

Diets are designed to be temporary. Our bodies tend to adapt to a strict eating plan, but only for short period of time. Dieting can make you despise eating in that particular way, and they CAN’T wait until you don’t have to eat another piece of chicken or broccoli. Often dieters get so discouraged by … Continued

Bloated? Simple Remedies…

Feeling bloated? Please welcome our new team member, nutrition Coach Katie O’Dwyer-Osterhoff as we discuss bloating and some simple remedies… We all get a little bloated from time to time. It’s important to connect the dots between bloating and what you’ve eaten. If eating gluten or dairy consistently bloats your belly, you may re-think some of your … Continued

Butter or Margarine? Is One Better for Fat Loss?

Margarine is a non-dairy product created as a substitute for butter. While originally made from animal fat in the 1800s, today the primary ingredients include vegetable oil, water, salt, emulsifiers, and some also include milk. Butter and margarine spreads may look and taste similar, but they’re not quite the same. Butter is made from fresh or fermented cream or milk. … Continued

Eat Fat to Lose Fat?

How does one go about losing 120lbs?   Meet my good friend Alexandra Bradford. She is a health researcher and tried everything to lose weight. Then she stumbled upon something called ‘MCT’s’.   Since this discovery, she’s on a mission to share her weight loss success with others so that they can be successful too. … Continued

Lack Motivation? Do This

😴😔😐 Not feeling it? 😴😔😐   It happens to all of us at some point. This is when we need to guard against the times when our energy and motivation are low.   ➡️On these days, my suggestion to you, so that you don’t sabotage your health, is to make a plan of ‘go to’ … Continued

My Bikini Belly Approved Cocktails (+20 recipes)

If you enjoy a cocktail or two, but don’t want to pack on the pounds, I’ve got 10 tips for you below that will help cut down on the calories. I’ve also included 20 lower-calorie cocktail recipes  that I know you’ll enjoy.   10 Tips for Cutting Down the Cocktail Calories   Alcoholic drinks can … Continued