Not Happy with Diet Results?

If you aren’t happy with your results, here’s some tough love. Ask yourself the three questions in the video and keep these things in mind… Consistency – Give yourself 30 days of 100% commitment to your plan before you judge if it’s working or not. Honesty – Be honest with yourself about ALL the foods … Continued

More Easy Protein Ideas

Magic bullet for fat loss? Yup! It’s protein! It keeps you satiated & helps maintain (and even build) lean shapely muscle that keeps your metabolism stoked. Try to get a little protein with every meal and snack. It can be a challenge! That’s why this is a recurring topic in my nutrition accountability coaching group … Continued

Looking for Recipes?

There’s ONE recipe for ALL my meals… About 25-30g protein Starchy/fibrous carbs Healthy fats Keeping your meals simple 80% of the time will help deliver the fat loss results you’re looking for! Also, you’ll want to focus on anti-inflammatory foods. Here are the top 13:

3 Ways to Get More Protein Daily

Protein makes you feel fuller longer. Here are three ways to eat more protein daily: Add a little protein with every meal and snack Slightly increase your current protein portions Add a protein shake daily Bonus tip: Give yourself a few minutes after eating as it takes 20 minutes for your belly to tell your … Continued

Don’t Throw Out the Pickle Juice!

Don’t throw out the pickle juice! Pickle juice makes a delicious, meat tenderizing marinade base. Throw in a variety of your favourite spices & marinade in the fridge or freezer. Use with chicken, pork or beef. Yum! Want more ways to include healthy protein into your diet? Join my upcoming 6 week Menopause Makeover Challenge. … Continued

My Diet Mantra

Want to eat whatever you want & still meet your goals? You can. Even in menopause… You can’t eat with reckless abandon, but you CAN eat your favourite foods in moderation. When you stop the diet mentality of super low calorie eating & consistently apply solid nutrition principles, you get to eat LOTS. Results come … Continued

How Many Calories?

This formula is a ballpark estimate for figuring your maintenance calories & deficit calories suitable for sustainable weight loss. There’s a lot more to it than just finding body weight & multiplying from there… But, it’s a start. And with this formula, you’re less likely to reduce calories ridiculously low, like below 1000 calories/day. Another … Continued

How to Plan Your Weekend Nutrition

Weekend plans? Here are some tips to help you make your nutrition count. Need more support? Enrol in my Nutrition Academy here: https://shawnak.securechkout.com/nutrition-academy

How Much Protein Do You Need?

Want easier time managing your menopausal symptoms? The pass the protein please! Protein supports lean muscle and lean muscle fuels your metabolic fire. With lean muscle, you will: -have more functional strength -be less prone to injury -gain your calorie burning ability (because muscle is metabolically active) If you want to remain lean & strong, … Continued

How to Sort Nutrition Fact From Fiction

Nutrition fact or fiction? How do you know who to trust? Dig a little deeper into the source to determine if you’ve found info you can trust. Try these 3 things: Is the source selling anything? Financial motivation can definitely color the ‘science’ that is presented. Do other reputable scientists agree with the theories? A … Continued