Put down your fork. Chew your food. Slow your eating down to give your belly time to tell your brain it’s had enough food. This mindfulness will help prevent over eating…and if you need more support, let’s talk: https://tinyurl.com/talktoshawna
Food tracking is one of the most effective ways to lose weight. But it can get tedious. If you’re especially busy (hello Christmas!)… Or when you need a break, track one meal OR one macro (protein!) to keep your nutrition top of mind. This keeps the tracking habit going & nutrition is less likely to … Continued
How often do you weigh yourself? IF you can neutralize the number, there’s a case for daily weighing. The data can be used to understand how your body reacts to food & other factors. Do your best to remember that your weight is just a number, not your full identity. At the end of the … Continued
Snacks do NOT have to be your downfall! Here are some tips to help you snack right: 1. Snacking is OK – your body may need fuel no matter the time 2. Plan your snack 3. Include protein 4. Use a plate 5. Is it hunger or habit? 6. Hungry? Increase your intake at meal … Continued
Protein is the magic bullet of weight loss if there ever was one. Trouble is, it can be a challenge to eat enough of it. Here are three ways to increase your daily intake. As a ballpark, aim for 1g of protein per desired pound of bodyweight. Anything less is basically to prevent malnutrition, not … Continued
There’s no ‘ONE SIZE fits all’ where nutrition is concerned. Food tracking is helpful, because what gets tracked, improves. But food tracking can look different for different people. If online apps aren’t your thing, old school pen & paper or even picture taking meals also work. The win is actually in the ACCOUNTABILITY of tracking … Continued
Who knew that one nut a day could be so beneficial? Yup, a single Brazil nut provides enough selenium to support your thyroid as well as many other benefits. Check out all that selenium can do & be sure to share with other women 40+
All diets work, if you work them. The key to lasting success, is to find what works for you. So implement healthy habits that are sustainable for YOU & forget what everyone else is doing. Need direction? I gotchu. Let’s talk here: https://tinyurl.com/talktoshawna
Eat the fruit! Fruit isn’t the food that’s contributing to your menopause belly. Choose fruit over juice to get the benefit of the fiber (that will fill you up). NO foods should be off limits & you can eat ALL foods (with some moderation). What’s YOUR fav fruit?
Make food prep simple with these fast foods. There’s no gourmet cooking required for weight loss. In fact, there’s a correlation between too much food variety & inability to lose weight. So limit your food choices 80% of the time. Reach out for more direction regarding the QUANTITY of food you need to reach your … Continued