Need a Detox to Lose Weight?

  You don’t need to do a detox to lose weight. Unless you don’t have a liver. You’ll only lighten your wallet & spend unnecessary time in the bathroom with a detox. Sustainable weight loss comes from consistent nutrition of wholesome foods. Stop looking for the quick fix. Join my Food Camp to discover how … Continued

Bikini Confident: 3 Steps

There’s nothing magical about being confident in a bikini! Here are 3 things to do NOW to look & feel better soon: Here we go… 1️.Reduce or cut out processed foods – things in bags & boxes with long ingredient lists. These increase inflammation & make weight loss more of a challenge. 2️.MOVE! Try to … Continued

Menopause Weight Loss Reality

Frustrated with slow weight loss? Weight loss IS possible, it just takes consistency. Like ’25 days of the month in a calorie deficit’ consistency. Ideal fat loss is 1/2-1 pound weight loss per week. Be patient. You’ve got this. Happy to help! Start here.

How to Snack & Lose Weight

Need some ideas to quell your appetite while losing weight? Protein is as close to a ‘magic bullet’ for fat loss as you’ll find. Watch for why! And for more tips, grab my book: Lose Your Menopause Belly here: https://shawnak.com/freebook/

The Truth About Low Calorie Diets

Are you starving yourself to lose weight? STOP – You’re setting yourself up for failure in 3 ways… 1. Most diets are difficult to maintain for any length of time 2. Your metabolism slows down which makes it EVEN HARDER to lose weight. 3. You set yourself up for rebound weight gain when the diet … Continued

How to Measure Protein

If you want to connect the dots between what you’re ‘really’ eating, how you’re feeling & the results you’re getting, food logging is highly recommend. One key is knowing how to log properly. Understanding how to log protein is a common issue. The actual weight of the protein source isn’t the actual protein in that … Continued

Here’s What 25g of Protein Looks Like

Looking for a magic bullet for weight loss? Protein is as close as you’ll get. Protein helps to keep you full longer & helps to repair & build lean muscle. It helps manage energy levels by reducing insulin spikes when eaten with carbs. Aim to get some protein with every meal & snack (at least … Continued

Weight Loss Plateau?

There are a variety of reasons your weight may have hit a plateau. Know that now matter what, you’re still making progress. Your body needs time to get accustomed to a new set point. Any time you can drop weight & maintain it, is time to celebrate, so don’t be discouraged. If you’re struggling with … Continued

Are You Being ‘Skinny Shamed’?

It’s tough to be a smaller person with body composition goals. Some people get ‘skinny shamed’ & if that’s you, you feel like your goals aren’t important. The fact is, YOU are the authority of you & whether you want to lose 5, 15 or 50lbs, your goals are legitimate. Kudos to you for wanting … Continued

Why Menopausal Women Need More Protein

Are you getting enough? Protein is the magic bullet to aging well & helping with weight loss & weight maintenance. Protein helps to preserve lean muscle & lean muscle is the fountain of youth. Without lean muscle, you will: -lose functional strength -be more prone to injury -lose your calorie burning ability (because muscle is … Continued