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+
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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
If you’re sick of… -’growing’ out of your clothes -undressing in the dark -avoiding a bathing suit -not having the confidence you’d like You don’t need another diet or meal plan. It’s time to learn to eat mindfully. Understanding yourself, including your triggers & habits is the key to LASTING change. Education drives nutritional compliance … Continued
A few morning habits help me stay energized all day long. For more tips, grab my book: Lose Your Menopause Belly here: https://shawnak.com/freebook/
Are you hungry or hangry? Do you eat because you’re physically hungry, or do you eat for emotional reasons? We eat for all kinds of reasons, the main one should be hunger. If the ‘hanger’ side of these slides resonate with you, you’re not alone. Recognizing WHY you’re eating is the first step in changing … Continued