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
Here’s me and my good friend Rob King at our last big conference: Rob has been in the fitness industry for many years and has a ton of knowledge in so many areas. I got him to share a bit of info with you about supplements. I want to remind you that we’ve provided links … Continued
A diet plan for fat loss for women involves a triangle. Let me explain… Some think that a diet plan for fat loss for women is all that’s needed to get the body of your dreams. In fact, a diet plan for fat loss for women is only one aspect, or corner of this … Continued
How’s your energy? Challenging workouts require a large supply of it. One of the most common issues I hear is that energy is in short supply, especially later in the afternoon. Instead of reaching for an energy drink, I wanted to provide you with a healthier approach. By the way, I’m not a big fan … Continued
I love when a client lets me into their pantry. It’s like snooping into their diary (not that I”d ever do that!). But a pantry is pretty revealing. Imagine my surprise when I got to this client’s pantry only to find the majority of foods to be all spot on…healthy choices for a healthy … Continued