NOTHING! Even in menopause, NO foods are off limits. (Unless you have an allergy to them). To be honest, you can’t eat low quality foods with reckless abandon & still get results. But you can eat ALL things in MODERATION. Make sure you’re also eating ‘good investment’ foods including plenty of protein & a minimum … Continued
Even healthy foods, like olive oil, can be the road block to your fat loss. What’s a great alternative to olive oil then? Olive oil – just less of it if it’s putting you in a calorie surplus. What gets measured improves – that’s why tracking your food – especially at the beginning of your … Continued
What choices are you making on the daily? It’s the small decisions you make EVERY DAY that count that most. Easy decisions lead to a hard life. And hard decisions tend to lead to an easy life. Take a look at nutrition for example… If you’re making the ‘easy’ decision to have: processed foods excessive … Continued
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
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
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:
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! 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
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
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