It’s all about the math. To lose fat you need to create a calorie deficit, but you NEED to prioritize protein. So ‘budget’ for your protein calories FIRST. And then fill in the rest of your calories with carbs & fat (the ratio of these is up to you). Also consider MOVING more rather than … Continued
Of course you don’t want to waste food! But is it better to eat the excess & store it on your waist? Here are two ways I’m learning to be less wasteful: make more appropriate serving sizes give away leftovers True story: often my leftovers get ‘stored’ long enough that they nearly grow legs and … Continued
Being in a calorie deficit DOES work for fat loss. The point of this video is to highlight one of the MANY ways it might APPEAR that you’re in a calorie deficit when in fact you might NOT be: Food labels can have faulty math which makes it a challenge… Here’s the example in the … Continued
An unlikely pairing but at 31g protein per serving, it was worth a try! 185 ml bone broth 250 ml 3.25% Fairlife milk 15 ml maple syrup 3 tbsp cocoa powder *BONE broth not just chicken or beef broth Mix together, heat on stove top, low heat. Enjoy! 347 calories: 10.8F 26.3C 30.6P Let’s face … Continued
Here are 5 signs you may be under eating: You don’t seem to eat much and you still can’t seem to LOSE weight. How can you possibly eat less? You tend to GAIN weight overnight. A dinner out, a dessert, a glass of wine – it ends up on the scale the next day and … Continued
Carbs filled with FIBER! For women, gut health is improved with increased fiber daily. A fiber rich diet helps if you want to ward off energy crashes too. These are just two of the many benefits fiber offers… Other benefits include: * Fosters a diverse, happy gut microbiome * Promotes regular bowel movements * Keeps … Continued
Want to be able to ‘trust your gut’ where nutrition is concerned? This might also be called being an ‘intuitive eater’. Individual foods are never the problem, it’s your pattern of eating that may cause health or weight management issues. So you need to recognize your eating pattern: WHY you make some food choices (including … Continued
What really matters where your health & weight management are concerned? I created a slide deck with visuals to help make it crystal clear. The images are basically the highlights, but if you want more details, watch this video. This is a little bit longer than my typical ‘reels’, but if you want the details, … Continued
If you’re looking for biased, half truths & unsubstantiated information… Look no further than Netflix’s ‘You Are What You Eat: The Twin Experiment’. The show presents as legitimate with slick doctors and specialists conducting ‘scientific procedures’ while comparing the omnivore and vegan diets using identical twins. But don’t be fooled, it’s simply propaganda demonizing current … Continued
You may not want to hear some of these things (except the last point!), but the fact is, as you go through menopause, your body isn’t BROKEN, it’s just different. It’s what you do MOST of the time that affects your health results. A little exercise OFTEN is better than a lot of exercise infrequently. … Continued