Santa: All I want for Christmas is to maintain my weight…would it be too much to ask to drop a pound or two? Especially since I’ve been extra ‘good’? Wouldn’t it be great if it were that easy? Just ask Santa to ‘hold the weight’ or, since it’s better to ‘give than receive’, perhaps just … Continued
What really makes you fat? We all do challenge workouts to get a great workout and to push our limits. But let’s not kid ourselves here. Another great bonus of challenging workouts is that the more fit I am, the better I look in my jeans. So, along with challenging workouts, I need to … Continued
I’m a big yogurt fan. When I tell my clients that I eat yogurt, I need to clarify. The yogurt I eat isn’t the ‘glorified ice cream’ that you see in the dairy section. Literally, some of the yogurt choices are no better than eating ice cream. Where’s the nutrition in … Continued
Is sugar your secret best friend?
What food really makes you fat? Many people think that it’s just too many calories that make you fat. While this is true, it’s not entirely true. We all know folks that can pack away the calories and never seem to gain an ounce. Is it dietary fat? Well, fat is essential for … Continued
Remember Sara? She’s my coaching client in Italy that did my 24/7 coaching program. Here she writes about her nutrition struggles: When I started following Shawna’s program of workouts and diet, I really underestimated the importance
Love it or hate it, it’s a chore that we all need to do: grocery shopping. If fat loss is one of your goals, this can be a make or break time. You can sabotage your weekly goals or support them within the course of an hour. Whether you need to drop a pound or … Continued
Are you looking for a simple way to boost your metabolism? You may be surprised to learn that one of the simplest ways to boost your metabolism involves a mirror. It’s actually not the mirror that you’re thinking of. What I’m talking about to boost your metabolism is that you want your eating to mirror … Continued
Believe me, cooking is not my strength. I’m known for many ‘flambés’ but not the good kind. I’m often convinced that weight management for me is simply a result of poor cooking skills on my part. Then again, there’s always an abundance of good food everywhere: from the amazing food friends can cook up, to … Continued
Guess what? You’re going to have to eat out at some point. Everyone does. I thought it would be helpful for you to have a ‘go to’ list of some of the best choices you can make when you have limited choices for healthy eating. Keep in mind that I didn’t put … Continued